October 17, 2024 At the recent International Business Conference, held at the Guyana Marriott, investors were urged to capitalize on the growing opportunities in Guyana’s non-oil sectors, which have shown significant progress in the first half of 2024. Adviser to the Minister of Agriculture, Richard Blair, emphasized the importance of agriculture, a key contributor to […]
October 17, 2024 The inaugural International Business Conference (IBC), held at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, has been hailed a success following a highly productive series of business meetings and positive feedback from attendees. Dr. Vishnu Doerga, Chairman of ActionInvest Caribbean Inc. and the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce, shared that the conference had far exceeded initial […]
October 17, 2024 Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has called on potential investors in Guyana’s infrastructure sector to focus on niche markets rather than attempting to tackle everything at once. Speaking at a recent business conference, Edghill encouraged investors to forge partnerships with local stakeholders, emphasizing that successful investments often stem from collaborating with those […]
October 14, 2024 Less than 24 hours remain until the highly anticipated inaugural International Business Conference kicks off at the Georgetown Marriott Hotel. Set to run from October 15 to 17, this groundbreaking event will bring together local and international businesses, focusing on key sectors such as agro-processing, technology, and manufacturing. Chairman of Go-Invest Caribbean […]
By Celestine ChaconOct 9, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — Guyana held the second annual Regional Investment and Capital Markets Conference, a two-day event focused on advancing economic development and attracting investment opportunities. The conference, which began Tuesday at the Pegasus Suites, was organized by the Jamaica Stock Exchange in partnership with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce […]
By Saskia WarrickOctober 7, 2024 The 2024 Regional Food Festival has proven to be a significant success for local businesses, offering them a boost in exposure and sales over its five-day run. The festival, which showcased the rich culinary traditions of Guyana and the wider Caribbean, wrapped up on Sunday, attracting large crowds of both […]
By Fabiana McklmonOctober 5, 2024 The regional food festival continues to delight food enthusiasts, offering a vibrant atmosphere for culinary exploration. NCN News recently engaged with two local businesses, Le Chef Catering and Aliya’s Hot and Tasty Doubles, both dedicated to delivering unique Caribbean and Asian dishes. On the third day of the festival, Tiffany […]
By Saskia WarrickOctober 5, 2024 Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has clarified that foreign nationals, including Chinese entrepreneurs, are permitted to establish businesses in Guyana, emphasizing that regulatory bodies must uniformly enforce existing laws to ensure compliance. This statement comes amid rising concerns about the growing presence of Chinese businesses and their perceived impact on […]
By Josiah Williams | October 1, 2024 Ahead of the upcoming International Business Conference (IBC) scheduled for October 15-17, organizers have launched a new app aimed at facilitating business connectivity and information sharing among attendees and the general public. The IBC 2024 App offers features designed to enable businesses to network, share information, and arrange […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan | September 25, 2024 Trade relations between Guyana and China have experienced remarkable growth in recent years, increasing from US$180 million to US$1.23 billion over the past 11 years. This substantial rise underscores the deepening historical ties between the two nations. Zhou Hanmin, Vice-Chair of the Shanghai Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA), emphasized […]