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June 23, 2026

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Some 65 entrepreneurs have been trained in bid document preparation as part of a business development initiative in Region Two aimed at boosting their competitiveness and market readiness. The Small Business Bureau (SBB), working in collaboration with the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) at the Essequibo Technical Institute, guided participants through key stages […]

June 2, 2026

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Local businesses are being urged to expand capacity and position themselves to benefit from rising procurement opportunities linked to the country’s growing economy and local content framework. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, said more than US$2.5 billion in procurement opportunities have already been created for […]

June 2, 2026

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The local private sector has welcomed the decision by Barbados and Guyana to allow travel between the two countries using digital identification cards from July 1, describing the move as a major step towards deeper Caribbean integration. The initiative is expected to simplify travel, strengthen trade and investment ties, and create new opportunities for tourism […]

April 17, 2026

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Guyana and Morocco on Thursday signed an Open Skies Air Services Agreement to facilitate air travel between the two countries and beyond to third destinations. The agreement was signed in Marrakech by Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Lt. Col. (ret’d) Egbert Field, on […]

March 31, 2026

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Residents of Lethem now have access to a wider range of locally manufactured products with the opening of a new retail outlet by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and DSL Cash and Carry on Monday. The new facility, located in the community’s commercial zone, is expected to expand access to locally manufactured products while supporting […]

February 17, 2026

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Assuria General Inc. has officially begun construction on its second landmark commercial building in Georgetown, on the site of its former head office on Church Street, South Cummingsburg. Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony, CEO Mario Merhai said the company, which will mark 14 years in Guyana on April 1, is committed to supporting the country’s […]

February 14, 2026

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Shane Singh drove away with a brand-new 2025 Hyundai Creta Advance SUV after being named the grand prize winner in Massy Stores (Guyana) Inc.’s Christmas Jackpot Promotion. Singh’s name was drawn at the conclusion of the three-month campaign, and the vehicle was officially handed over at the company’s Ruimveldt location. The promotion ran from November […]

February 10, 2026

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Efforts to reduce gaps in Guyana’s seafood value chain and support more stable, profitable business relationships were the focus of a one-day workshop held on Monday. The event, titled “Strengthening Guyana’s Agribusiness: From Fisheries Cooperatives to Seafood Markets,” was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the International Labour Organization […]

January 27, 2026

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The 2026 National Budget creates new opportunities for manufacturing, agro-processing, logistics, and small business growth in Region Three, according to Halim Khan, head of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc). Speaking after Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh presented the budget to the National Assembly, Khan said the plan’s focus on small and medium-sized enterprises […]

January 22, 2026

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ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc. has announced the launch of the HerVenture Summit & Expo 2026 and opened registration for the event, scheduled for March 8, 2026, in observance of Women’s History Month. The event will be held under the theme “Her Power in Motion: Building Opportunity, Broadening Influence, Reimagining the Future.” The summit, held in collaboration […]

Category: Business

Small entrepreneurs trained to bid, brand and grow

Businesses urged to expand and position for long-term O&G opportunities as local content value tops US$2.5 billion

Guyana-Barbados hassle-free travel will expand opportunities for trade and investment, says private sector leaders

Guyana, Morocco sign open skies deal to spur trade, travel

Lethem retail sector grows with new DDL, Cash and Carry outlets

Assuria breaks ground on new commercial tower in Georgetown

Shane Singh drives away with Hyundai Creta in Massy Christmas Promotion

Fisheries cooperatives connect with buyers and banks

Budget 2026 opens doors for manufacturing, SMEs and agro-processing, says Region Three private sector

Venture Summit to strengthen skills, network for women-led businesses

Corentyne family beaten, robbed of $4.1M in home invasion

Women trained to cultivate high-value crops utilising climate smart practices

Strong aviation safety key to economic growth, says industry experts

Corentyne family beaten, robbed of $4.1M in home invasion

Women trained to cultivate high-value crops utilising climate smart practices

Strong aviation safety key to economic growth, says industry experts