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Over 2,000 persons schooled under Tourism Authority’s aggressive training programme
With more than 2,000 persons trained under the Guyana Tourism Authority’s aggressive training programme this year, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond is confident Guyana’s goal of becoming a premier tourist…
Win a new SUV in Massy Stores’ Christmas jackpot promotion
Massy Stores Guyana is thrilled to announce another incredible promotion that will give one lucky customer the chance to win a brand-new MG ZS motor vehicle. The MG ZS is a stylish, modern compact SUV that combines cutting-edge technology…
Spate of power outages disrupting business operations – GCCI complains
See below the full statement issued:
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) wishes to express its profound disappointment with the continued state of power outages in Guyana.
The Chamber of Commerce notes that this…
30,000 firearm license applications pending – Jagdeo
There is a high demand for firearms locally with some 30,000 license applications pending, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said on Wednesday.
The Vice President was engaging residents of Alexander Village, Georgetown during a…
Gov’t investing $150M for wharf to support corn/ soya bean production
The Government of Guyana hopes that the country will be self-sufficient in corn and soya at least by 2025 and to further support private investments, $150 million will be invested in a new wharf at the Tacama area under cultivation.
This…
Nigeria pitches itself as massive market for Caribbean food
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) hopes to increase the amount of food it produces and decrease imports, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the Nigerian market can potentially be a massive one for excess food produced…
African Export Import Bank ready to support intra-regional shipping system
The African Export Import (Afrexim) Bank is keen on supporting a Caribbean private sector proposal for an intra-regional system that could allow the cheaper transportation of goods and people via the sea.
So says Guyana’s President Dr.…
Jamaica rocked by massive earthquake
(Jamaica Gleaner) - Jamaica was rocked by a massive earthquake this morning.
Preliminary reports suggest that the quake measured 5.2 on the richter scale. Jamaicans across the island reported feeling the quake.
It is not known if any…
Gov’t pursuing new avenue to help locals amid lengthy payment period from oil companies
President Dr. Irfaan Ali said the Government of Guyana is eyeing the development of a new fund that could help local companies get money while they await payments from oil companies for lengthy periods.
President Ali, who addressed the…
African Export-Import Bank supporting Guyana’s infrastructure drive with US$500M loan
The African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank will provide a US$500 million loan to support Guyana’s infrastructure drive, the Bank’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors Benedict Oramah announced on Monday.
Mr. Oramah spoke at…