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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Guyana Port Inc. commissions new US$4M cutter suction dredger

To become a pioneer in the local maritime sector, Guyana Port Inc. (GPI) has expanded its assets with the acquisition of a new US$4...

Canadian business delegation explores opportunities in Guyana

A high-level Canadian delegation, led by His Excellency Sébastien Sigouin, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, concluded a successful four-day visit to Guyana on...

‘Rich, foreign companies should pay their taxes’ – VP condemns M&CC’s tax waiver to...

Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has joined in condemning the cash-strapped Georgetown Mayor and City Council for its granting of a 25 per cent...

3 Guyanese companies supporting construction of Jaguar FPSO

In another significant boost for local content, three Guyanese companies will be providing fabrication services to support the construction of the Jaguar Floating, Production,...

Vivaanta aims to revolutionise automotive care with new ‘auto spa’

Vivaanta has become a well-known brand in Guyana for its authentic ayurvedic wellness and spa experience. Now, they are venturing into the automotive industry with...

GCCI concerned about non-compliance to regulations by retailers & supermarkets

See full statement from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has grown increasingly concerned by the...

US$20M Marriott Courtyard Hotel to be completed by March 2025

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Monday inspected ongoing works on Courtyard by Marriott Hotels International, which is being constructed at Timehri. The hotel is...

GNBS urges adherence to Salted Fish Standard for product consistency, quality

Salted fish, whether dried, wet or in brine, is a delicacy in Guyanese creole dishes including the famous salted fish with bakes made for...

“I’d love to see UK businesses doing more in agriculture here” – British diplomat

There is a high success rate of businesses from the United Kingdom taking advantage of the abundance of opportunities available in Guyana, and British...

Start-up domestic operator acquires 1st Britten-Norman Islander

      Xen Aviation & Services Limited (‘Xen Aviation’), a start-up domestic operator based in Georgetown Guyana, has finalised a deal to acquire its first Britten-Norman...

Recent Articles

25 years of hard work burnt to the ground, rebuilt for Christmas

By: Mishael Henry The smell of burnt charcoal lingers in the nostrils of Andrew McBean, and is etched into his memory like a sore scar. Exactly...

A soldier’s boots under the tree, but no son to wear them

By: La'Wanda McAllister  Festive homes all over Guyana are glimmering with Christmas lights and the melody of carols float in the warm December air. But...

Dear Santa, we’ve got wishes: children and their letters to Santa

By: Jarryl Bryan Christmas is here, and children everywhere are busy writing letters to Santa Claus, pleading their case for gifts and justifying why...

Christmas Messages!

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) As the season of Yuletide embraces us, families come together in love and joy, and communities celebrate in unique ways, sharing...

69,000 public sector employees receive 10% increase, injecting $18B into Guyana’s economy

Following the conclusion of the historic Government of Guyana (GoG) and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) multi-year agreement with respect to employment benefits...

Prosecution applies for Calvin Brutus’ bail to be revoked amid alleged flight attempt

The prosecution has applied to the court to revoke Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus’s bail and have him remanded to prison, alleging he attempted...

GRA urges persons involved in luxury vehicle tax evasion racket to visit HQ

See full statement from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA): In its diligence aimed at collecting the rightful revenue due to the State, the Revenue Authority...

Letter: No excuse; skills training is available

Dear Editor, I hope that the opportunity will be grasped, that is, “skills training programmes, as the “Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), in collaboration with...

Guyana’s bilingual push could boost diplomatic ties, workforce development – Mexican Ambassador

As Guyana aligns itself to become a bilingual nation, Mexican ambassador to Guyana, Mauricio Vizcaíno Crespo explained that this move will not only enhance...

No extensions, zero tolerance for further delays – Edghill puts CJIA contractor on notice

The rigid pavement apron component of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) upgrades currently being done, is at 38 per cent completion. And while...