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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™,...
27% of works completed on new Harbour Bridge
Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill on Monday noted that works on the US$260 million New Demerara River Bridge is...
Guyana’s strategies are ‘textbook for how to do things right’- Energy Advisor
David Goldwyn, the President of an International Energy Advisory Consultancy, says many of the strategies being employed by the government...
Gov’t eyeing US$40M wastewater treatment facility in G/town
Proper management of wastewater is often overlooked, according to Guyana’s Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal. He, however, noted...
‘Continued dry weather can threaten Guyana’s food supply’ – PM
As the 32nd annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association Conference opened in Guyana on Monday night, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d)...
‘Full force of the law’ for persons caught buying, selling illegal gold
See below statement issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources: Emanating from a recent analysis and assessment, the Government of...
Number portability about to enter final testing period – PUC
See below full statement issued by the PUC: The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Guyana is pleased to join forces with...
Agreement signed to enhance distribution of agri products
To help develop and sustain agriculture in Guyana, Agricultural & Public Health Solutions (APSOL) yesterday signed an agreement with Jamaica...
Guyana first country in LAC region to cultivate bio-fortified rice – PM Phillips
Guyana is now the first country in the Latin America and Caribbean region (LAC) to cultivate a bio-fortified rice variety...
‘Bigger, better’ results expected as MoU signed to boost honey production
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cuba have taken a step to deepen their relation in the field of agriculture with...
Farmlands Guyana to ramp up local corn, soya production from next month
Inspired by the national and regional drive towards food security, local company – Farmlands Guyana Inc. (FGI) – is looking...
Hundreds of Trinidadians rush for jobs in Guyana
(Trinidad Express) – Over a thousand Trinidadians showed up at the C3 Centre in Corinth, San Fernando, yesterday, seeking jobs...
First Mexican trade mission hailed a success, plans afoot for future exchanges
Several Mexican companies visited Guyana this week on an inaugural trade mission to explore investment and partnership opportunities in the...
300 young people to get involved in new US$4.5M hydroponics project
Some 300 young people in Regions Two, Five and 10 will be involved in hydroponics farming, a move President Dr....
More jobs for youth, new ‘situation room’ in next phase of Guyana’s food production plans
By Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.gy Guyana is intent on stepping up its production plans as the Caribbean inches towards its 2025...
Low water levels disrupting tourism, daily activities at Essequibo lake communities
Low water levels, a direct result of the ongoing dry season, are disrupting tourism and daily activities in Essequibo lake...
40 properties for compulsory acquisition as construction commences on new Demerara River Crossing
As preparation for civil works on a new crossing over the Demerara River is being accelerated, so too are the...
Mexican companies in Guyana to explore investment opportunities
A number of Mexican companies are currently in Guyana on a trade mission with the aim of exploring investment opportunities...
Gov’t terminates Troy Resources’ mining license but billions in royalty, fees still outstanding
The Guyana Government on Tuesday announced that the agreement with Australian-headquartered mining company, Troy Resources Guyana Inc., has been canceled...
