Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Fri, Jul 10, 2026
business
Despite oil, gov’t keen on diversifying productive sectors -Finance Minister tells IsDBDespite prevailing challenging economic conditions, Guyana’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow by 47.5 per cent at…
Overseas investor to set up greenhouses, grow berries near Linden/ Soesdyke highwayAn overseas investor is seeking to grow berries near Guyana’s Linden/ Soesdyke highway, as part of efforts to reduce Guyana’s…
Bajans spent millions on Guyanese productsThere was an overwhelming interest in the locally-made products at the recently concluded agro-fest in Barbados and Head of the…
Women face significant risk in losing jobs in technology-driven workforceBy Isanella Patoir [email protected] As technology advances, women are likely to be displaced and pushed into unemployment, Dr Dianna Glasgow,…
South Ruimveldt residents blame contractors for deplorable roadResidents along David Rose Street, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, have complained about the deplorable state of the roads and have laid…
About 3,000 Reg. 6 residents hired as part of govt’s part-time jobs initiativeAbout 3,000 persons from across East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) have signed their contractual agreements to commence employment under the government’s…
President Ali harnesses local talent to help push ‘One Guyana’ idealPresident Irfaan Ali remains committed to bridging divisions across the country with the hope of leaving behind a more unified…
Contractor withdraws $19M claim against GWI, sets the record straightDays after the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was informed by the Corporate Secretary of the Guyana Water Inc (GWI)…
1,000 Guyana-made houses to support ‘housing revolution’ in BarbadosAs part of a deepening relationship between Guyana and Barbados, 1,000 Guyana-made wooden houses will be constructed and exported to…
GEA shares fuel-saving tips as oil prices climbOil prices are climbing globally after a planned phased European Union ban on Russian oil and a likely surge in…
Fisherfolk to receive $150k cash grant by next week; urged not to cheat the systemBy Lazeena Yearwood Distribution of the one-off $150,000 cash grants promised to the country’s fisherfolk by the government will commence…
U.S. jury rules Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp(Reuters) - A Virginia jury on Wednesday ruled that actor Amber Heard defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp in a widely watched…
First Lady raises $13M to establish business centre for persons with disabilitiesThrough a recently-held fundraiser, First Lady Arya Ali was able to raise just over $13 million to commence the establishment…
Gold miners promised more relief once $2.2B in road works are executedA suite of relief measures have been rolled out for local miners and Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has promised…
‘West Side’ highway to be completed in 16 months once contracts inkedBy Lazeena Yearwood Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal says the four-lane highway from Schoonord, West Bank Demerara to…
GWI facing $19M lawsuit from contractorThe Guyana Water Inc. is currently facing the possibility of a $19M counterclaim from a contractor - R Kissoon Contracting.…
US Embassy regrets year-long wait for visa interviews, advises of waiver for renewalsThe United States (US) Embassy in Georgetown on Wednesday confirmed that a backlog in holiday (B1/B2) visa applications has resulted…
Kwakwani gets new labour office, training centreMinister of Labour Joseph Hamilton on Tuesday commissioned the first labour office and training centre in Kwakwani, Sub-District Two, Region…
