By Kimberly GiddingsMarch 1, 2025 The General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, has unveiled significant components of the party’s proposed manifesto for the 2025 elections. During his weekly press conference, Dr. Jagdeo highlighted a range of initiatives designed to enhance the lives of Guyanese citizens, with a central focus on […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 24, 2025 Guyana’s expanding economy has positioned the country as a prime destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), driven by an increasingly dynamic market and deepening financial sector. These developments were highlighted by Wazim Mowla, Assistant Director for the Caribbean Initiative at the Atlantic Council, during a recent interview with NCN News. […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 21, 2025 On the fourth day of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo engaged with young professionals, high school students, and university attendees in a youth forum focused on national development and opportunities in the oil and gas industry. The event, attended by hundreds of […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 20, 2025 Prominent British economist, Sir Paul Collier, has expressed strong support for Guyana’s approach to managing its oil wealth, infrastructure investment, and long-term economic planning. Speaking at the ongoing Energy Conference, Collier described the government’s strategy of leveraging oil revenues for critical infrastructure development as a “sensible approach.” In his comments, […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 20, 2025 GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Investors from around the world have been assured of the Guyanese government’s commitment to fostering a supportive and stable business environment. This pledge was reiterated by Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, during his address on the third day of the Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo. […]
February 19, 2025 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo expressed strong confidence in the continued growth of Guyana’s oil and gas sector during the first day of the energy conference. Addressing concerns about global challenges, including the potential for oversupply in the global oil market, Dr. Jagdeo reassured the audience that the demand […]
By Kimberly GiddingsFebruary 19, 2025 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – President Irfaan Ali and Pegasus Hotel owner Robert Badal officially broke ground for a new 13-storey, internationally branded, five-star hotel, marking a significant expansion of the country’s hospitality sector. The new hotel, which will be constructed between the Pegasus Corporate Suites and the original Pegasus building, is […]
By Celestine ChaconFebruary 19, 2025 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – The Mexico-Guyana Chamber of Commerce was officially inaugurated during the opening of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025. The new entity aims to enhance economic collaboration and create expanded business opportunities between the two nations. The establishment of the chamber marks a milestone in […]
By Nakasia LoganFebruary 17, 2025 The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo has launched its first-ever Conference Village at the Kingston Esplanade, providing a platform to highlight the country’s expanding agricultural sector. The five-day event, held in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to showcase Guyana’s agro-processing industry and investment potential ahead of […]
Kristin Josiah, NCN Business | February 17, 2025 Over the past four years, the private sector in Guyana has demonstrated significant resilience, with increased access to credit playing a crucial role in fueling economic growth. According to Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh, credit extended to the local private sector has surged by approximately 190 billion […]