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Gov’t hopes to make Guyana a new travel hub as United Airlines starts flights here
Guyanese authorities are exploring how they can make Guyana a new travel hub, particularly as a layover space for many long-haul flights, according to the Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill.
Edghill disclosed the government's…
Seasoned journalists now leading Guyana Energy Conference
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Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo Welcomes New Leadership
The Secretariat of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is thrilled to announce the appointment of Fareeza Haniff as…
President registers ‘dissatisfaction’ with GPL’s performance during meeting with management
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday met with the Board of Directors and management of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) - Guyana’s main electricity generating company – where he expressed dissatisfaction with the entity’s performance.
A…
‘I will read the riot act’ – President says GPL management must be more responsive
President Dr. Irfaan Ali will this morning read the proverbial ‘riot act’ to the management of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) as part of efforts to eliminate frequent power outages and guarantee that the company works towards a…
United Airlines commences flights between Guyana and Texas
United Airlines inaugurated its nonstop flight from Houston to Georgetown, Guyana, operated by a Boeing 737-MAX 8. The airline’s 737 MAX 8 has a capacity of 166 passengers, equipped with 16 United First seats, 54 Economy Plus seats and 96…
PAC explains fee to enter National Park, Botanical Gardens on Easter Monday
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Our National Park and Botanical Gardens, managed by the Protected Areas Commission, provide an oasis in the middle of our capital city where all Guyanese, especially families living in Georgetown,…
Shutdown of Kingston, Garden of Eden plants caused power outages- GPL
System failures at the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Kingston, Georgetown and Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara, locations on Friday caused countrywide power outages.
The company’s System Control and Operations Manager, Navin Deonarayan,…
Despite challenges, GCCI earned $93.3M in 2023
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry's revenue increased by three per cent, earning the Chamber a total of $93.3 million in 2023 amidst changes in the economic landscape. This was revealed in the GCCI’s 2023-2024 annual report.…
Financing, NIS, GRA pose continuous challenges for local businesses – GCCI annual report
Recognising that financing challenges remain a major hurdle for businesses in Guyana, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) in its annual (2023-2024) advocated for the diversification of financing sources.
Efforts were…
Suriname-Guyana Business Chamber happy with progress on Corentyne River Bridge Project
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The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) applauds the recent meeting between Suriname's President H.E Chandrikapersad Santokhi and Guyana's President H.E Mohamed Irfaan Ali, held on March 23rd,…