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By Svetlana Marshall The 3rd International Business Conference (IBC) opened today with the aim of strengthening collaboration and innovation while sharing success in the business world. As Guyana harnesses its vast natural resources to fast track development, the International Business Conference is seen as an important platform to guide sustainable capital towards key sectors and […]
Telecommunications company Digicel will be further investing to expand fibre services in Guyana to meet the growing demand, according to the company’s CEO for Caribbean & Central America, Marcelo Cataldo . Already, the Digicel Fibre service is available in some communities in Region Four, but with the housing expansion, the company believes that it must […]
US-based Guyanese, Dwayne Lustal, who is originally from Linden, has officially launched his own tequila brand – Gran Latsul Tequila. During a recent visit to Guyana, he explained that as a young entrepreneur, his goal in starting the business was not just to build a brand, but to gain freedom and create a way to […]
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today announced that the Government has commenced work for the establishment of a bank that will offer zero-interest to benefit mostly those business owners who are finding it difficult to access loans through the formal banking system. The creation of a Development Bank was a campaign promise of the People’s Progressive […]
The US$20 Million Courtyard by Mariott Hotel was officially opened today just a stone’s throw away from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri. It is the first international hotel to be constructed near to the Airport. The new 150-room hotel is expected meet the growing demand for accommodation in the country, but will specifically target […]
Republic Bank has announced the appointment of Guyanese national, Dr. Toussant Boyce as the new Managing Director of Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited. The appointment will take effect from the 1st October 2025. Dr. Boyce, who is also an Attorney-at-law, previously served with Republic Financial Holdings Group in Guyana and Trindiad and Tobago. He is rejoining […]
President Irfaan Ali, this morning launched a crop insurance initiative which will benefit more than 6,000 rice farmers across the country. The initiative is aimed at providing financial and other support to rice farmers that experience crop damage due to flooding, pesticide or pesticide infestation. During the launch of the initiative in Essequibo, the President […]
The Chevron oil company has been given the all clear by an International Tribunal to move ahead with its US$53 Billion acquisition of the HESS shares in the Stabroek Block, making it the new third partner in the lucrative oil operations in Guyana. A Reuters report this morning stated that the CEO of the company, […]
By Svetlana Marshall The first phase of the new Eccles to Ogle 4-lane highway was commissioned on Monday evening by President Irfaan Ali, with the announcement of further expansion of the key link between the East Coast of Demerara to the East Bank of Demerara. The highway, which was constructed by Indian company, Ashoka Buildon […]
A US$25 Million mall is to be built at Enmore on the East Coast of Demerara as part of a major mega project to be undertaken by the Buddy’s Housing Development company. In announcing the venture, the company said the “Shoreline Mall” will span 300,000 square feet and is expected to become a major commercial […]
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