October 18, 2024 The second Destination Guyana Now Business and Investment Conference has commenced at the Guyana Marriott, under the theme “Engage, Invest, Collaborate.” The event, running through Monday, October 21, aims to create opportunities for business collaboration, networking, and investment between local and international partners. During the opening ceremony, Komal Singh, Chairman of the […]
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 […]
By Saskia WarrickOctober 9, 2024 Georgetown, Guyana — The 64th National Convention of the Junior Chambers International (JCI) West Indies, held in Georgetown from October 9–13, serves as a vital platform for youth empowerment and development across the region. Speaking at the convention, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, highlighted JCI’s critical role in fostering […]
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 Guyana is increasingly making its mark on the global stage, opening up new avenues for economic growth and regional collaboration, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd. He shared insights during the latest episode of the ‘Energy Perspectives’ podcast. Minister Todd emphasized that as a developing […]
By Saskia WarrickOctober 5, 2024 Guyana’s apiculture industry is projected to experience substantial expansion by the end of this year, as announced by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. The government’s commitment to developing this sector is part of a broader agricultural development agenda aimed at tapping into the country’s vast and largely undeveloped land suitable for […]
By Josiah Williams | October 4, 2024 The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has stated that it will not tolerate any attempts to stifle its local government councillors as they work to serve their constituents and advocate for development. This declaration comes from the Party’s General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, in response to recent issues in […]
September 28, 2024By Fabiana McKlmon During the recent Clinton Global Initiative 2024 meeting in New York, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasized the Guyana Government’s dedication to preserving the country’s diverse ecosystems. He underscored the environmental and economic benefits associated with the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030). President Ali announced plans to double the […]
By Delicia Janneire | September 26, 2024 Guyana is steadfast in its efforts to combat hunger and malnutrition through a series of extensive agricultural initiatives, according to Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha. He made these remarks during a virtual high-level dialogue organized by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) focused on addressing hunger in […]
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 […]