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November 17, 2025

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Small businesses in Guyana have received a major push, with networking opportunities presented through the recently concluded fifth edition of the Business Development Forum 2025. The two-day event, hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), wrapped up at the Corporate Suites of the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown on Friday. Delivering remarks, GCCI […]

October 29, 2025

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Women and farmers across Guyana are set to benefit from expanded opportunities for training and business development following the launch of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Micro and Women Entrepreneur Learning Centre. The facility aimed at strengthening micro, women-led, and farmer-owned enterprises. The centre, located on the middle floor of the GCCI’s […]

October 23, 2025

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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is preparing to host its 2025 Business Development Forum, one of Guyana’s premier private sector events aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, driving innovation, and building resilience among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Set for 13 and 14 November at the Pegasus Corporate Centre, the two-day forum will be […]

October 18, 2025

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Guyana has encouraged the establishment of Public-Private Partnerships and consortia to drive cross-border economic growth, highlighting the Tacama Gold corn and soya project as a successful model of collaboration. This call came during a meeting held in Lethem on Wednesday between private sector representatives from Guyana and the State of Roraima, Brazil. The engagement, facilitated […]

September 19, 2025

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Two of Guyana’s leading private sector groups on Friday endorsed government-led initiatives to modernise the capital, Georgetown, praising efforts to restore the city’s image and improve efficiency through digitisation. The Private Sector Commission (PSC) commended President Dr. Irfaan Ali for the launch of Project Rescue Georgetown, describing it as “a bold and visionary intervention to […]

September 11, 2025

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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainable development through tourism, environmental stewardship, and business collaboration. The MoU, signed at Herdmanston Lodge by GCCI President Kathy S. Smith and THAG President Mitra Ramkumar, paves […]

August 26, 2025

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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Tuesday urged political parties to desist from making inflammatory statements that could undermine Guyana’s electoral process. The Chamber in a statement said it “strongly rejects” contrived efforts to destabilise the electoral process, cautioning that early declarations of victory and claims of interference risk plunging the country […]

August 1, 2025

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Young minds are taking centre stage in Guyana’s business community, as the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) recently launched its 2025 Teenternship Programme. The two-week internship initiative, which forms part of National Small Business Week (NSBW) that commenced last week, is placing 15 Grade 10 and 11 students from the School of the […]

July 28, 2025

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On East Grove Main Road, a busy stretch in Georgetown, Guyana, a doubles shed stands at the roadside. Overlooking the small tent is a MovieTowne complex reminiscent of Wrightson Road in Port-of-Spain. Massy Stores and Starbucks are also part of the space—all sights familiar to any Trinbagonian. Despite it being early afternoon, there’s a steady […]

July 21, 2025

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President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, has underscored the need for women to be empowered in order to ensure greater inclusion in Guyana’s rapidly evolving economy. Smith made the remarks at a National Stakeholder Consultation hosted by UN Women, in partnership with the Office of the Resident Coordinator, the […]

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Small businesses get boost through networking forum

Centre launched to boost women- and farmer-led enterprises

GCCI business forum to help entrepreneurs scale businesses, access finance

Guyana encourages formation of consortia to strengthen regional trade with Brazil

PSC, GCCI back government’s city rescue and digital push

GCCI, THAG join forces to push sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship

GCCI urges political parties to refrain from inciteful election claims

GCCI shaping the next generation of business leaders

From doubles to construction: Trini entrepreneurs ‘cashing in’ on Guyana’s economic boom

GCCI head ‘talks up’ greater financial empowerment of women

MARAD seeks salvage firms to recover sunken MV Barima ferry

Traffic Chief: Road accidents down 22 per cent, but speeding and risky driving remain a major concern

ERC: Village Movement stands as testament to African resilience

MARAD seeks salvage firms to recover sunken MV Barima ferry

Traffic Chief: Road accidents down 22 per cent, but speeding and risky driving remain a major concern

ERC: Village Movement stands as testament to African resilience