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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 to the government and the COVID-19 Task Force for more consideration to be given to the…
NICIL warns of fake document in circulation, wants police probe
See below full statement issued by the National Industrial & Commercial Investments Ltd (NICIL):
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, November 22, 2020: NICIL’s attention was drawn to a document currently circulating in the public domain which…
Kwakwani now has 24-hour electricity after six years
A 900-kilowatt generator set at the Kwakwani Utilities Incorporated will now provide the community with 24-hour electricity.
Prior to 2014, the community with a population of over 400, once enjoyed 24-hour electricity but for the…
Over 700lbs illegal Brazilian meat products seized
The Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, on Friday, seized more than 700 pounds of meat products illegally imported from Brazil at the Casa Mato Grosso Supermarket, Robb Street,…
No compromise to meals as Restaurant Week kicks off
Guyana Restaurant Week was officially launched on Friday at the Marriott Hotel, in Kingston, Georgetown with organisers promising a week of the same exceptional service and quality food although it is being observed under strict COVID-19…
World Bank provides Guyana with US$26M to strengthen flood risk management
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved US$26 million in additional financing for Guyana to support the ongoing flood risk management project.
According to a release from The World Bank, these funds will help to…
‘It’s ok to borrow right now’ – IDB economic adviser tells Guyana
By Kurt Campbell
Regional Economic Adviser at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), David Rosenblatt is advising Guyana and other regional economies that it is not a disservice to the country should it look to borrow money to…
Oil and gas investors looking to establish regional offices here
Investors in the oil and gas industry have signalled their interest to establish their regional headquarters in Guyana, according to Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest), Peter Ramsaroop.
Ramsaroop said…
Guyana to join International Coconut Community
Guyana will soon join the membership of the International Coconut Community (ICC) as the Ministry of Agriculture advances plans to increase cultivation countrywide.
Subject Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha made this disclosure during an…
Guyana must invest in infrastructure to secure post-COVID growth – IDB
A new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is urging Guyana and other Caribbean countries to invest in infrastructure as a means of securing economic growth once COVID-19 subsides.
The advice comes in the face of rising…
