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Investors eye Eco-Lodges in Linden, Berbice
Guyana’s tourism sector is transforming and investors are responding to the government’s call for the construction of eco-lodges in several forested areas.
And according to the Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge…
Guyana’s imports from T&T critical to their foreign exchange woes
For months, Trinidadian businesses have complained of a foreign currency shortage in the Twin Island Republic but it is believed that Guyanese purchases are helping to ease those woes.
“That (Guyanese purchases) should serve them better…
E’bo woman, fashion designer among four new Chevening scholars
For 40 years now, Guyanese have been receiving prestigious Chevening Scholarships from the United Kingdom (UK) and British High Commissioner Jane Miller urges more Guyanese to apply for the programme.
This year, the UK awarded Chevening…
Gov’t withdraws $41.6 billion more from oil fund
See below full release from the Ministry of Finance:
Senior Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that the Government has made its third and fourth drawdown this year from the Natural Resource Fund in accordance with the Natural…
Manpower available in less populated areas – Dura Villa CEO says businesses should consider…
Guyanese businessman Rafeek Khan believes that one way to tackle labour shortages is for companies to consider that unemployed people with skills are available outside of centralised areas.
He said that in far-flung regions, there are…
‘No more superpowers controlling how much chalk a school gets’ – President promises
President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes that bureaucratic processes affect the timely provision of much-needed resources to children and schools so his government is now giving more autonomy to teachers and the management bodies of learning…
Guyanese foodie creates new cookbook, paying homage to her mother’s recipes
By Vishani Ragobeer
Vishani@newsroom.gy
Althea Brown, a Guyanese food enthusiast, has been sharing Guyanese food with the world for years now. She does this through her social media and website, where she’s better known as ‘Metemgee’.…
Despite delays, number portability soon in effect – PUC
See below the full statement from the Public Utilities Commission:
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) wishes to notify the general public of the imminent launch of Number Portability in Guyana.
The 5th of October 2020 heralded the…
West Central Mall set for Sept 30 opening
The West Central Mall, tipped to become the one-stop-shop for entertainment and other services on the West Coast of Demerara, will be opened to the public on September 30.
The new Atlantis fine dining restaurant, a children’s play park,…
After consultations, new unit formed to help resolve labour shortages
After weeks of targeted consultations among key stakeholders, a decision was made to establish a new unit tasked with getting more students trained in the technical areas where labour shortages exist.
The new Manpower Design and Strategy…