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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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guyana’s largest trade fair and exposition, GuyExpo is opening this evening at the Sophia Exhibition Complex with more than 300 exhibitors being featured. The event is bringing together scores of businesses and organisations to showcase their products and services. Communications Manager at the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Courdel McClure said this year’s event […]
The Guyana Police Force launched its 2024 Christmas Policing programme this morning, with a plan that will see an increase in Police deployment and patrols at shopping areas, downtown Georgetown, commercial banks and nightspots across the country. Explaining this year’s Christmas Policing strategy, Crime Chief, Wendell Blanhum said the strategy is geared to ensure zero […]
With the sugar industry bleeding billions of dollars in losses as sugar production remains a record low, President Irfaan Ali has expressed confidence that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) can make a come back. In a television interview last evening, the President said there is no question that the industry could be made viable again. […]
The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) company today signed a contract with the Joint Venture, Karpowership Global DMCC & UCC Energy International LLC JV for the rental of a second Power Ship. The additional power ship comes with a total installed capacity of 75 Megawatts (MWs) and the contract is for a period of two […]
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