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June 25, 2025

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Guyana has reaffirmed Canada as a cherished partner in its development. President Dr. Irfaan Ali during brief remarks at a pre-Canada Day celebration event Tuesday lauded the strong partnership between the two countries as he highlighted new investment opportunities that seek to mutually benefit both nations. He said that Canada has contributed to the improvement […]

June 11, 2025

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The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has said that the recent seizure of cocaine in footwear, which occurred in Canada on 26 May 2025, did not originate from Guyana. CANU, in a press release issued this morning, noted that the passenger in question boarded Caribbean Airlines flight BW 616 in Trinidad as an in-transit passenger to […]

June 10, 2025

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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says agents at Toronto’s Pearson Airport seized more than $400,000 worth of cocaine that had been hidden in shoes last month. Border services say they arrested a traveller arriving from Guyana on 26 May after 3.5 kilograms of the drug were discovered inside their luggage. “The cocaine was found […]

June 6, 2025

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The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) has appointed Lilian Chatterjee as chair of its board of directors, following the conclusion of its 2025 annual general meeting. Chatterjee, a former Canadian high commissioner to Guyana, will lead a newly constituted board that the chamber says brings broad experience and expertise aimed at deepening trade and investment […]

May 31, 2025

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Former President of Colombia, Iván Duque Márquez, has touted Guyana as the premier destination for business opportunities. He was at the time speaking at the official launch of the DROMINC Asphalt Plant, which opened on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway on Thursday. Duque emphasised that this is the first Colombian investment in Guyana, adding that it is […]

May 9, 2025

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Air Transat is set to commence a new non-stop route, with twice-weekly flights between Guyana and Toronto, Canada, from December 16. The airline, which has been voted the 2024 World’s Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, announced yesterday that it is enhancing its winter programme with the addition of flights between Toronto-Pearson (YYZ) and Georgetown (GEO). […]

April 11, 2025

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Canada has reaffirmed its support for Guyana’s development agenda through the renewal of a bilateral agreement between the two nations. According to a joint press release issued by both parties on Thursday, this move will facilitate cooperation, participation in discussions, and the exchange of information related to the procurement of Canadian goods and services. The […]

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Guyana makes pitch to Canadian investors

CANU says cocaine in footwear passenger did not originate from Guyana

Traveller from Guyana arrested: Canadian authorities found more than $400K worth of cocaine hidden in shoes

Chatterjee appointed chair of Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce

Former Colombian President: Guyana is a premier business destination

Air Transat to commence non-stop route from Guyana to Toronto in December

Guyana, Canada strengthen economic, commercial ties

San Francisco Unicorns to debut in Guyana Global Super League

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial ships

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

San Francisco Unicorns to debut in Guyana Global Super League

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial ships

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