By News Source Guyana on December 11, 2024
Business, News
Popular American pizza chain, Papa John’s will open its first location in Guyana on Monday, 16th December at the corner of Vlissengen Road and Garnett Street. In a statement this morning, Restaurant Brands Holdings Incorporated of Guyana, announced its acquisition of exclusive franchise rights for Papa John’s in Guyana, Suriname, Curacao, and Aruba. The company said […]
By News Source Guyana on December 10, 2024
Business, News, Politics
Guyanese incorporated company, Jet Global Services Guyana, today announced the launch of its chartered international flight operations, connecting Guyana to Europe, North America, and South America. The new charter service is set for take off in July 2025. In a statement, Jet Global Services said the groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in positioning Guyana […]
By News Source Guyana on December 5, 2024
Business, News, Politics
With the aim of facilitating access to airlines to operate between the two countries, Guyana and South Korea have signed an Air Services Agreement to enhance air connectivity. The agreement was signed by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and South Korea’s Ambassador to Guyana, KIM Jinhae. In a statement, the Public Works Ministry explained […]
By News Source Guyana on December 4, 2024
Business, News, Politics
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oniedge Waldron, believes that due to the Government’s interventions, small businesses across the country have been experiencing increased growth and expansion, to the point that a number of them are now being engaged in exports. At a press conference, the Commerce Minister said increased financing and training especially by […]
By News Source Guyana on December 2, 2024
Business, Caribbean & International, News, Politics
The ongoing industrial action at the shipping port in Port-of-Spain in Trinidad and Tobago has severely disrupted regional trade and is negatively impacting businesses in Guyana, according to the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA). The GMSA has registered its grave concern over the situation and has explained that the strike and now ‘go-slow operation’ […]
By News Source Guyana on November 26, 2024
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Credit to the Private Sector grew by $150 Billion since the end of 2020, Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh has reveled. He made the disclosure this morning at the Pegasus Suites while addressing the World Trade Center Georgetown Conference on “Banking Made Easier.” The Finance Minister said the growth in credit […]
By News Source Guyana on November 26, 2024
Business, News, Politics
The Georgetown City Council is preparing for the busy Christmas shopping season by granting approval for seasonal vending along the streets in specific downtown areas. Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore, explained today that persons wishing to secure a spot for their vending during the holidays season can do so at a cost of $3000 per […]
By News Source Guyana on November 22, 2024
Business, News, Politics
The Government is putting businesses involved in selling expired goods and altering expiration dates on products on notice, and is warning them of severe penalties they will face once caught in the act. On Thursday, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo expressed worry that the business of selling expired goods has now grown into an industry in […]
By News Source Guyana on November 15, 2024
Business, Caribbean & International, News
LIAT (2020) Airlines has received the all clear from the Guyana Government and will be touching down next Tuesday at the Cheddi Jagan Airport to begin its new scheduled service to Guyana. The airline will be operating flights between Guyana and Antigua with connections to other destinations. In a statement, the airline said the new […]
By News Source Guyana on November 15, 2024
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GuyExpo 2024 opened last evening at the Sophia Exhibition Complex with President Irfaan Ali explaining that the Government has offered critical financial support to some 4,000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to the tune of $1 Billion over the past four years. The President said in addition to the injection of finances into SMEs, the […]