Business
$2.8B for a better Georgetown, major markets and green spaces to be upgraded
Georgetown’s iconic markets, historic buildings and community spaces are set for a major facelift this year, as government moves ahead with a $2.8 billion Georgetown Enhancement Programme. The funding came under close scrutiny on Thursday in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply, where Opposition MP Ganesh Mahipaul and Duarte Hetsberger pressed Minister of Local Government and...
With more applications, focus now on expanding UG’s reach
The University of Guyana’s reach across the country is being expanded as part of efforts to better position the tertiary...
US$100M set aside as Gov’t moves to launch Development Bank for SMEs,
Guyana’s long-awaited Development Bank is moving closer to becoming a reality, with an initial US$100 million already set aside in...
Aurora Gold Mine introduces one week paid leave for men with newborns
See full release issued by Aurora Gold Mine (AGM): AGM Inc. has introduced a paid paternity leave benefit for its...
Guyana records highest-ever January visitor arrivals – GTA
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced that the country recorded its highest January visitor arrivals on record in 2026,...
ExxonMobil Guyana completes purchase of ‘One Guyana’ FPSO
ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd has completed the purchase of FPSO ONE GUYANA from SBM Offshore, finalising the transaction ahead of the...
Efforts to bring Guyanese home underway amid Canawaima Ferry Service suspension
Guyanese authorities are working to bring home Guyanese nationals who were left stranded in Suriname following the suspension of the...
Caribbean Motor Spares opens sixth branch in Corentyne
See full press release below: Caribbean Motor Spares Guyana (CMS), amongst Guyana’s leading suppliers of automotive parts and accessories, proudly...
Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service suspended for emergency works
See below full notice issued by the Canawaima Ferry Service: The Management of the Guyana/Suriname Ferry Service wishes to advise...
Internet governance, cybersecurity in focus at ‘ICANN’ Conference at UG
Discussions on internet governance and cybersecurity in Guyana took centre stage on Tuesday as the first-ever ‘ICANN Near You’ conference...
ENet Awarded Six Speedtest® Awards by Ookla® for Best and Fastest Fixed & Mobile Network in Guyana
E-Networks Inc. (ENet) has been recognised by Ookla®, the global leader in network intelligence and the company behind Speedtest®, as...
GMSA’s ‘Uncapped’ portal expands market access for small agro-processors
With support from Sterling Products Limited and the Beharry Group, the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is expanding market...
Upgrades to Rosignol Market moving full steam ahead – Chairman Phillips
Major upgrades to the Rosignol Daily Market are progressing smoothly and are on track for completion within three months, according...
Visitors’ contributions to make big impact as Tourism Development Fund revived
The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has officially relaunched the Tourism Development Fund (TDF), renewing a private-sector push...
Star Rentals opens new location at Blankenburg
Former national cricketer and proprietor of Star Rentals, Lennox Cush, has opened his third major business branch in Blankenburg, West...
Special Development Zones will cut costs, boost competitiveness for local manufacturers – GMSA
President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Rafeek Khan, says proposed Special Development Zones will significantly reduce operating...
Errant vendors near GPHC will be taken to court – City Mayor
Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore on Friday said a stern stance is being taken by the Mayor and City Council so...
Richard Sammy to lead Republic Financial in 2027
(Trinidad Express) Richard Sammy has been announced as Group president and chief executive officer of Republic Financial Holdings Ltd (RFHL),...
Gov’t to launch e-procurement website this year to boost transparency
Announcing the launch of a procurement website later this year, the Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar...
‘Budget 2026 reinforces govt’s responsible use of petroleum resources’ – GOGEC
See below the full release from GOGEC: The President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber, Mr. Manniram Prashad...
EU, Wageningen University explore deeper agriculture partnership with Guyana
Guyana’s push to become a regional food powerhouse received a boost this week as senior European Union officials and experts...
