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Three-day Youth Climate Forum launched in Lethem
Furthering efforts to provide young people with the opportunity to learn about climate change, build their skills to take climate action, and participate in decision-making processes, the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS), in…
25 Influential Women Leaders Award unveils 2024 honourees as International Women’s Day…
- As Women's History Month unfolds and International Women's Day approaches, the highly anticipated 5th edition of the 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA) takes center stage. Renowned as Guyana's foremost accolade celebrating women…
Contract will be terminated if Cemetery Road not completed by end of March- Edghill
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill says the long-delayed Cemetery Road project in Georgetown must be completed by the end of March 2024 or the contract awarded to Avinash Constructing and Scrap Metal Inc. will be terminated.
Edghill…
Private investigation firm from Trinidad sets up office in Guyana
See full statement issued by the GCCI below:
President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Mr. Kester Hutson, on February 13 met with Mr. Inshan Salamut, Managing Director/Chief Investigator of Confidential…
Labour shortages: Gov’t could import workers through ‘country to country’ arrangements
The Government of Guyana is developing a migrant labour policy to help the country cope with labour shortages and bilateral arrangements are being worked out for the supply of workers, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton said recently.…
Gov’t stepping up to help small suppliers benefit from $900M forestry fund
A $900 million revolving fund was launched last year to help investors in the forestry sector but with small suppliers still constrained by access to financing, the government will soon ‘step up’ and provide additional support.
This is…
With greater Caribbean interest, DuraVilla Homes to produce 500 houses this year
DuraVilla Homes, a Guyanese company, has caught the attention of more Caribbean nations and this year, the company intends to produce and export 500 of its modular houses.
This was revealed by the company’s head, Rafeek Khan, during an…
Marine Vessel Damages ENet Essequibo Fiber Cable; Restoration Efforts Underway
ENet has suffered damage to its fiber cable under the Essequibo River caused by a marine vessel, resulting in disrupted internet and TV services along the Essequibo Coast. Mobile services, however, are fully operational. Swift action has…
Qatari company buying hotel lands for $2 billion, to receive standard concessions
The Guyana Office for Investment (GoInvest) has said that the Qatari group building what will be the country’s first five-star hotel will pay $2 billion for the Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown lands, and the company will be granted the…
Safeway Security Inc. partners with security equipment manufacturer Hikvision to enhance service
Local electronic security company Safeway Security Inc. has partnered with Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance equipment.
The partnership will allow Safeway Security Inc. to offer improved and innovative services…