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Traffic lights to include sound signals for visually impairedIn an effort to make life easier and safer for persons who are visually impaired, the Ministry of Public Works…
Temporary solution for resumption of Guyana/Suriname ferry service – SantokhiPresident of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, on Tuesday, said the public and private sectors in both Guyana and Suriname will be…
GuySuCo pays NIS $123M but still owes $475MThe Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), under the new leadership of Sasenarine Singh as the Chief Executive Officer (ag), has begun…
Aurora Gold Mines processing plant recommissionedNatural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat on Monday recommissioned the Aurora Gold Mines Processing Plant following its acquisition by Zijin Mining…
US$90M upscale Hilton-branded hotel to be constructed in two yearsInvestors in a Hilton-branded hotel announced Monday afternoon that they have secured the approvals to construct the 289 room project…
Belgium drug bust: Gov’t halts scrap metal tradeAs a result of the massive Belgian drug bust, in which cocaine was delivered in a container of scrap metal…
Almost 700 re-hired; $126M spent as GuySuCo pushes ahead with reopening sugar estatesThe Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has re-hired a total of 690 persons to work on three closed estates as…
Tourism businesses want ‘a chance to breathe’Days before another revision to the existing COVID-19 emergency measures, the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) is appealing…
NICIL warns of fake document in circulation, wants police probeSee below full statement issued by the National Industrial & Commercial Investments Ltd (NICIL): GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, November 22, 2020: NICIL’s…
Kwakwani now has 24-hour electricity after six yearsA 900-kilowatt generator set at the Kwakwani Utilities Incorporated will now provide the community with 24-hour electricity. Prior to 2014,…
Over 700lbs illegal Brazilian meat products seizedThe Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, on Friday, seized more than 700 pounds…
No compromise to meals as Restaurant Week kicks offGuyana Restaurant Week was officially launched on Friday at the Marriott Hotel, in Kingston, Georgetown with organisers promising a week…
World Bank provides Guyana with US$26M to strengthen flood risk managementThe World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved US$26 million in additional financing for Guyana to support the…
‘It’s ok to borrow right now’ – IDB economic adviser tells GuyanaBy Kurt Campbell Regional Economic Adviser at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), David Rosenblatt is advising Guyana and other regional…
Oil and gas investors looking to establish regional offices hereInvestors in the oil and gas industry have signalled their interest to establish their regional headquarters in Guyana, according to…
Guyana to join International Coconut CommunityGuyana will soon join the membership of the International Coconut Community (ICC) as the Ministry of Agriculture advances plans to…
Guyana must invest in infrastructure to secure post-COVID growth – IDBA new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is urging Guyana and other Caribbean countries to invest in infrastructure…
New attorney speaks of how she overcame failures to be successful By Kurt Campbell Newly minted Attorney-at-Law, Jimelle Joseph is crediting failure for her success. Yes, failure! “I think that failure…

