Business
Ten hours fly time to Brazil: Will Guyana make the cut as Latam expands into the Caribbean?
By Kurt Campbell Imagine flying north to go south. Few places illustrate the Caribbean’s connectivity challenges better than Guyana. Travelling from Georgetown to Rio de Janeiro this week for the 82nd Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), I found myself doing what many Guyanese travellers know all too well, flying in...
Guyana avoids airport congestion challenges as air travel accelerates
By Kurt Campbell in Rio de Janeiro kurt@newsroom.gy As aviation leaders warn that overcrowded airports and rising taxes are threatening...
Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ – Exclusively by ENet
Georgetown, Guyana — ENet announced today that it has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026™,...
Over 21,000 registered Venezuelan migrants in Guyana – Benn
More than 21,000 Venezuelan migrants have registered in Guyana between the periods of June 16, 2023 and July 11, 2023,...
Comprehensive plan to tackle roadside vending underway
Roadside vending around Georgetown will soon be reduced as the Mayor and City Council work on a comprehensive plan to...
After 4 years, KOSMOS is closing its doors
See below full statement issued by KOSMOS: Dear Valued Customers, It is with deep sadness that we inform you that...
Guyana & UAE non-oil trade soars to US$826M in 2022
Guyana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are deepening bilateral ties and as part of that, non-oil trade between the...
New Hayven merchant bank launches $25M SME Fund
The New Hayven Merchant Bank (NHMB) is poised to amplify Guyana’s economic trajectory through the launch of its $25 million...
GPL generators to arrive next week – Jagdeo
Noting that authorities experienced some issues due to delays, Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said the generators and...
Guyana/Venezuela: President Ali says investments safe in Guyana, urges Maduro to correct ‘missteps’
By Vishani Ragobeer vishani@newsroom.gy In response to the defiant declarations from the Nicolas Maduro-led Venezuelan government, President Dr. Irfaan Ali...
IMF commends gov’t for economic management; welcomes commitment to fiscal discipline
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its 2023 Article IV Consultation report published today has commended the Government of Guyana...
Guyana’s economy has tripled since 2019; highest real GDP growth in the world – IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Guyana and considered and endorsed...
Guyanese investors told to form partnerships in agri, renewable energy ahead of Offshore Tech Conference
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is gearing up for its participation at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)...
“Essequibo is We Own” sign unveiled at Parika
In a powerful display of unity, residents of Essequibo gathered on Saturday evening for the unveiling of the landmark Essequibo is...
Agriculture Ministry slams false accusation of chicken smuggling by Opposition
See the full statement below: The Minister and the Ministry of Agriculture refute in the strongest possible terms the malicious,...
Private Sector Commission urges Venezuela’s compliance with ICJ ruling
See below the full statement by the PSC: The Private Sector Commission of Guyana acknowledges the recent ruling by the...
Women’s Chamber hosts 4th Annual Founders’ Dinner, Awards Ceremony
See below the full statement issued: The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) hosted its highly anticipated 4th ...
Dr. Singh lauds IDB’s commitment to partnership with Guyana
See full statement issued by the Ministry of Finance below: Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday, while welcoming...
Contractors need to speed up work on Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway – Croal
Works currently being executed on the Schoonord to Crane four-lane highway are under review and to ensure that the project...
200 low-income houses being built on WCD
Construction has commenced on the first 200 of 500 low-income houses on the West Coast of Demerara. Twenty-four of the...
Guyana can access up to US$550M in loans from IDB with approval of new ‘people centered’ strategy
See below full statement issued by the IDB: The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Bank (IDB) approved a...
