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August 7, 2026

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Scores of Guyanese businesses may be missing out on opportunities in the country’s oil and gas sector because business registration alone does not qualify them for contracts reserved under the Local Content Act, Director of Local Content Michael Munroe says. Munroe made the remarks at the World Trade Centre Georgetown Emancipation Celebration Mixer on Friday, […]

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 20, 2026

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Local Tech entrepreneur and Chevening alumn President Amrita Naraine is positioning Guyana at the forefront of creative technology with the launch of Artellica AI, an innovation studio aimed at transforming how local businesses and creators engage with emerging technologies. Naraine, who holds a Master’s degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Creative Industries with […]

January 4, 2026

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Vendors at the One Guyana Christmas Village earned an estimated more than $182 million over the 25-day holiday event, according to a post-event revenue survey released by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. The survey analysed self-reported earnings from a representative sample of 41 vendors, drawn from the 100 businesses that operated at the […]

October 21, 2025

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The World Trade Centre (WTC) Georgetown was officially launched today with a formal opening ceremony at its Kingston headquarters, marking a historic moment for Guyana and the wider Caribbean. As the first World Trade Centre in the CARICOM region, WTC Georgetown is poised to serve as a vital bridge connecting local businesses to the vast […]

October 21, 2025

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Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Companies has opened a new branch at Hotel Amazonas in Lethem, expanding its network to 19 offices nationwide and bringing insurance services to the Rupununi region. The launch ceremony on Friday was attended by community members, company officials, and local leaders. Human Resources Manager Zaida Joaquin delivered opening remarks, […]

September 19, 2025

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Business collaboration opportunities between Guyana and Suriname are strengthening and expanding, as Guyana moves to have more of its products featured on the Suriname market. This is according to Chairman of the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Vishnu Doerga. Dr. Doerga told Ignite News that the presidents of both countries recently met and are scheduled […]

September 9, 2025

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What began as a simple hobby in a family kitchen has blossomed into a thriving business, proving that determination, creativity, and support can transform dreams into reality. Eighteen-year-old Devishti Sukhan, an account clerk by day from Islington Village in Region 6, discovered her love for baking at age 14 while helping her mother in the […]

August 20, 2025

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Construction of the Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026. The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) is facilitating an investment of more than $10 billion to bring the new property to life. Located just 15 minutes from Georgetown, it is positioned near major […]

August 14, 2025

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A small business development complex will be established in Georgetown to make life easier and more comfortable for citizens. This is according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who was addressing a public rally at Alexander Village on Wednesday. Ali described the community as an “epicentre of development” and promised more projects. “Look at what […]

Tag: Business

Businesses without certification are missing out on oil deals, says Local Content Director

Fisheries cooperatives connect with buyers and banks

Artellica AI positioning Guyana at the forefront of creative technology

Small businesses reap over $182M at Christmas Village

WTC Georgetown opens doors to connect Guyanese businesses with global markets

Hand-in-Hand opens new branch in Lethem

Dr. Doerga: High demand for Guyanese products in Suriname market

Berbice teen turns childhood hobby into thriving bakery

Hyatt Place Hotel at Providence to open early next year

Small business development complex to be established in Georgetown

Turning grief into motivation: Ganesh Harnaraine overcomes loss of father, secures 26 subjects at CSEC

New housing schemes in Linden may face electricity connection delays

Fifth FPSO Errea Wittu arrives, to push Guyana's output to over one million barrels a day

Turning grief into motivation: Ganesh Harnaraine overcomes loss of father, secures 26 subjects at CSEC

New housing schemes in Linden may face electricity connection delays

Fifth FPSO Errea Wittu arrives, to push Guyana’s output to over one million barrels a day