By Josiah Williams President Dr. Irfaan Ali has called on financial institutions to play a critical role in Guyana’s ongoing development by creating innovative and affordable products that will benefit citizens. Speaking at the inauguration of the new $1.8 billion Citizens Bank branch on Mandela Avenue, the president stressed the need for banks to support […]
By Celestine Chacon The annual Guyanese Agro Processors exhibition, Uncapped, is set to be more exciting this year with new features including a Food Festival and Cultural Show. The event will take place at the National Stadium, Providence, from August 31 to September 1. Organized by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Uncapped provides […]
By Kristin Josiah Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, is currently leading a Tourism, Trade, and Investment Mission to Guyana, which will conclude on Friday. This initiative is part of Grenada’s efforts to strengthen economic and social ties with Guyana through a series of events aimed at promoting Grenada’s offerings. The delegation, which includes Minister for […]
By Kimberly Gidding As the new school year approaches, parents in Georgetown are busy completing their back-to-school shopping, ensuring their children are well-prepared for the term ahead. With school reopening on Monday, September 2, many families are finalizing their purchases along the bustling Regent Street in the capital. The shopping rush is evident, with vendors […]
By Delicia Janneire The Ministry of Natural Resources continues its commitment to enhancing the jewellery making sector by graduating a new batch of students from the Guyana Mining School’s jewellery making courses. Today, 34 students completed their training in both introductory and intermediate jewellery making courses. Among them were 19 individuals from the introductory course […]
By Saskia Warrick Guyana’s Hatching Egg Project, which began in 2023, is set to reduce the country’s reliance on imports as local production continues to rise. With over 27,000 hatching eggs produced so far, the initiative is positioned to help the country move toward self-sufficiency in the poultry industry. Guyana currently imports approximately 53 million […]
By Delicia Janneire The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has officially closed the US$66 million loan for the Sheriff to Mandela Avenue Road Project, following numerous setbacks and delays. Originally initiated in 2013, the project officially started in 2019 after design modifications under the previous administration. At a closeout workshop held at Grand Coastal Hotel, IDB […]
By Nakasia Logan MACORP, a leading machinery provider in Guyana, once again highlighted its commitment to the community during the recently concluded International Building Expo 2024. The company not only showcased its latest innovations in construction equipment but also responded to the government’s call for increased customer engagement and information sharing. A number of attendees […]
By Nakasia Logan The recently concluded International Building Expo 2024, held at the National Stadium in Providence, has been hailed as a major success by Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues. The Expo, which showcased cutting-edge innovations from both local and international companies, exceeded expectations, drawing tens of thousands of attendees. […]
The 2024 International Building Expo opened on Thursday at Providence, showcasing a range of building innovations, discounts, and services from local and international companies. The expo, running until August 11, features exhibitors from countries including China, Europe, Zambia, the United States, and India, along with several local businesses. Local home improvement company Floor It Guyana […]