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October 25, 2025

The Essequibo Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) officially opened its 19th Annual Agro and Trade Fair on Friday evening, providing a platform for businesses to connect, innovate, and grow. Held under the theme “Propelling Local Business Growth: Celebrating Technology, Innovation, Connectivity, and Sustainability,” the two-day event brings together more than 120 exhibitors representing diverse […]

August 13, 2025

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The Government of Guyana has welcomed the decision by the Venezuelan government to file its rejoinder in the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the 1899 arbitral award that settled the borders between the two countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, in providing an update, explained that the […]

May 31, 2025

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In a landmark vote on Friday, business leader and Managing Director of West Central Mall, Bhabita Albert, was elected President of the Essequibo Islands–West Demerara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (R3CCI), becoming the first woman to lead the chamber since its formation in 2000. Albert’s election ushers in a bold new direction for the […]

May 24, 2025

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With the commissioning of the massive $1.2 billion Onderneeming Water Treatment Plant in Red Village, Onderneeming, Region Two, the Essequibo Coast now enjoys 87 per cent access to clean, treated water — a significant increase from just 40 per cent. His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali joined scores of delighted residents on Friday to commission […]

April 9, 2025

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A gold miner and businessman from the Essequibo Coast was arrested on Tuesday during a Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) operation. According to a release, SOCU officers, acting on intelligence gathered over a sustained period, swooped down on the premises of Mahindar Nauth Ghanesh, located at Lot 1-2 Track B, New Road, Essequibo Coast. The […]

March 27, 2025

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The Essequibo Coast’s main thoroughfare will be upgraded to a four-lane highway as part of the government’s ongoing infrastructure development in Region Two. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement on Wednesday while commissioning the new $447 million Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority building. He said the highway’s design will be finalised before the […]

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Essequibo trade expo creates new opportunities for business growth

Border case: Guyana welcomes Venezuela’s filing of rejoinder

Essequibo Islands–West Dem. Chamber elects first female president

Essequibo Coast now has 87 per cent access to clean, treated water

SOCU operation: Essequibo miner arrested, gold, cash seized

New four-lane highway for Essequibo Coast

CARICOM warns against use of community platforms to legitimise territorial claims before the ICJ

Dr Singh returns as Region Five Chamber president amid push for business growth

Elections fraud trial: Minister Anthony takes the stand; Mohamed and Hughes engage in fiery exchange

CARICOM warns against use of community platforms to legitimise territorial claims before the ICJ

Dr Singh returns as Region Five Chamber president amid push for business growth

Elections fraud trial: Minister Anthony takes the stand; Mohamed and Hughes engage in fiery exchange