By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, Education, News
El Dorado Offshore (EDO), Noble Corporation and MATPAL Marine Institute today announced that applications are now open for the Noble Marine Cadet Scholarship Programme. Through the Noble Marine Cadet Scholarship Programme, 20 aspiring Deck Cadets and Engineering Cadets will be given the opportunity to pursue their career in the offshore industry. The programme is designed […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, Caribbean & International, News, Politics
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, has urged Guyanese living in neighbouring Suriname to return home to contribute and play their part in Guyana’s new development. Speaking during a job fair organized by the Government and Private Sector over the weekend in Nickerie Suriname, the Foreign Secretary noted that there are a number of opportunities that are […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, News, Politics
By Svetlana Marshall With sugar production way below target despite the injection of billions of tax payers’ dollars into the ailing industry, the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Presidential Candidate, Dr David Hinds believes that the Sugar Industry is at the crossroads, and tough decisions will have to be made. Dr Hinds, a political scientist, said […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, Caribbean & International, News
Regional carrier, Caribbean Airlines launched its much touted non-stop service between Guyana and Suriname on Sunday and is promising more expansion and connections to other destinations. Caribbean Airlines Country Manager for Guyana and Suriname, Renata Marshall, noted that the airline has been growing steadily and Guyana has been benefiting from that growth with increased frequency […]
By News Source Guyana on November 4, 2024
Business, News
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry has noted an increase in the number of counterfeit, expired and inappropriately labelled goods in the market place, and is also worried about the non-compliance to Guyana’s laws and regulations by retailers and supermarket owners. In a statement, the Chamber of Commerce issued a call on the Bureau […]
By News Source Guyana on October 28, 2024
Business, News
The US$20 million Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is now expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2025. This morning, President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Mark Phillips visited the construction site of the multi-million-dollar hotel, and were given a tour of the six-storey building, which is under construction at Timehri […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2024
Business, News, Opinions
by Rennie Parris In an exciting move, the Government of Guyana has announced that every adult citizen will receive a $100,000 cash grant. While this grant could be spent on immediate needs, it also offers an incredible opportunity for people to pool their resources and build businesses that could lead to long-term financial stability. Imagine […]
By News Source Guyana on October 20, 2024
Business, News, Politics
The newly constructed AIDEN by Best Western Hotel, officially opened its doors on Saturday evening in the heart of Georgetown, standing majestically at the corners of Oronoque and Robb Streets. The nine-story tall hotel boasts 138 rooms and a number of dining and other facilities. Construction work on the hotel began in 2021. Hotel Director, […]
By News Source Guyana on October 18, 2024
Business, News, Politics
Economist and Former Finance Minister under the APNU+AFC Government, Winston Jordan, believes President Irfaan Ali and his Government need to be explicit about eligibility for the $100,000 per adult Guyanese cash grant, now that they have taken his suggestion onboard for the grant to be given to every adult Guyanese instead of every household. During […]
By News Source Guyana on October 17, 2024
Business, News
The Guyana Government is eyeing the construction of a deepwater port, a project which President Irfaan Ali has said will significantly enhance the country’s role as a major trans-shipment point in the region. Addressing local and international delegates at the International Business Conference which is currently underway, the President explained that the proposed deepwater port […]
