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AmCham, U.S. Ambassador host Thanksgiving luncheon for seniors
In keeping with its annual commitment to improve the mental health and well-being of seniors in the community during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, AmCham Guyana recently partnered with the U.S. Embassy Georgetown to host a…
Banking on the digital frontier: Demerara Bank Limited leads the charge in shaping the future
See below press release from Demerara Bank:
In this age of technology advancement and innovation, Demerara Bank is leading the way in transforming the banking landscape of Guyana, with a strong emphasis on customer convenience and…
$286M new Charity Market to be constructed
Months after sections of the Charity Market on the Essequibo Coast were destroyed by a massive fire, a new facility will be constructed at a cost of $286 million.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by Minister within the Ministry of…
Workplace safety, enhanced relationship needed to prepare businesses for economic development – U.S.…
The promotion of physical and physiological safety in workplace and enhanced company-to-company relationship are key aspects to prepare businesses for the economic growth and transformation being experienced in Guyana.
And as the…
GPL generators now for early December arrival, decrease recorded in peak demand
The new generators and transformers purchased by the government are now expected to arrive in Guyana in early December owing to shipping delays, according to Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar.
The US$27M…
Gender-based violence: More resources needed to help women with disabilities
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the world in various ways and resulted in heightened reports of gender-based violence against women.
And a recent report done in Guyana highlighted the need for essential resources for women…
UK trade mission eyes ‘huge’ infrastructural opportunities here; energy & tourism among other…
By Sharda Bacchus
Shardabacchus@newsroom.gy
Guyana is currently the United Kingdom’s (UK) leading trade partner in the region and over the next four days, a visiting trade mission from the country will be engaging local stakeholders…
Woman releases faith related book inspired by her father’s passing
Using the grief experienced after her father, a well-known labour consultant, died from Cancer, Frances Carryl self-published her first book this year to help fellow Christians cope when doubt seeps in.
During an interview with the News…
Energy, sustainability & removing trade barriers among key areas of focus at 2024 Manufacturing…
Guyana has long been hailed as having the potential to become the manufacturing hub in the region and in its bid to establish connections and provide insights in the sector, the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) will be…
$11 billion contract awarded for Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam highway extension
The contract for the continuation of the East Bank Demerara four-lane highway from Diamond to Buzz Bee Dam, Craig was recently awarded to the tune of $11 billion.
“Initially was Eccles to Great Diamond and then we extend it to Great…