Sunday, June 7, 2026
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Business
Stronger focus on experiences beyond hotels promised as RideAlong GY launches in GeorgetownA new eco-friendly tourism product has been added to Destination Guyana with the launch of RideAlong GY’s cycling experience at…
Guyana grants 7th offshore licence; US$6.8B Hammerhead Development to add 150,000 barrels per day by 2029The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced government approval of the Hammerhead Field Development Plan (FDP) and the issuance of…
Hand-in-Hand Insurance expanding overseas healthcare access with new partnershipHand-in-Hand Insurance Company, one of Guyana’s oldest and most trusted insurers, has entered into a strategic partnership with Joint Independent…
Scotiabank named Best Digital Bank 2025 by Global FinanceScotiabank Guyana has earned top honours at the Global Finance Best Digital Bank Awards 2025, a release from the bank…
Tourism & Hospitality Institute to be completed by June 2026 Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, is optimistic about the impact the Tourism and Hospitality Institute will have…
Guyana, Suriname tourism associations in talks to improve ferry travelThe Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and its counterpart, Suriname Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHATA) are in discussions…
Electricity demand climbs to 221 MW; GPL projects surge to 300 MW by 2026Guyana’s electricity demand has surged to unprecedented levels, with the country recording a peak of 221.3 megawatts in September, up…
Guyanese woman honored in New York for excellence in human servicesGuyanese born educator, Krystal Astwood was recently recognized at New York City’s inaugural Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards (EHSDA).…
120-day schedule set to complete foundation works on Wales Gas-to-Shore projectConstruction on the landmark Wales Gas-to-Shore Project has reached 68% completion, with contractors now working on an accelerated 120-day schedule…
Caribbean urged to seize opportunities as Africa’s biggest trade fair closes with $48.3B in dealsThe curtains came down on the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, with organisers hailing the event…
GST Reforms in India would strengthen India-Guyana economic and developmental partnershipOn August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would undertake far-reaching reforms in India’s Goods & Services Tax…
Plans for Guyana/ Brazil road transport move aheadGuyana and Brazil have begun moving toward the implementation of the International Road Transport Agreement (IRTA), which will regulate the…
MoU inked to target poor customer service, waste management in Tourism SectorMembers of the Private Sector Commission (PSC)—the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Tourism and Hospitality Association…
President Ali meets bankers to push digital transformationPresident Irfaan Ali met financial sector leaders on Wednesday to discuss modernising Guyana’s banking system and ensuring commercial banks keep…
Tourism Association welcomes government’s ambitious tourism agendaThe Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) said on Wednesday it was looking forward to the government’s ambitious plans…
Tour operators fully booked as Guyana reaps gains from CPLTour operators in Guyana are fully booked and wider sections of the economy are seeing benefits as the country hosts…
Corentyne Chamber optimistic about continued developmentPresident of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, Poonia Bhigroop, expressed confidence that President Irfaan Ali's new government will continue…
