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March 11, 2026

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Vendors operating under the canopy at the Stabroek Market will be temporarily relocated to facilitate rehabilitation works on the structure, Georgetown Mayor Alfred Mentore said on Wednesday. Mentore made the announcement during an engagement with vendors, explaining that the relocation is part of a collaborative project between the Mayor and City Council and the central […]

March 10, 2026

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Two illegal mining sites were dismantled and equipment seized during a joint enforcement operation along the Puruni River in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), the Ministry of Natural Resources said. The operation, carried out by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Guyana Police Force, led to the discovery of the illegal sites at Kumung […]

April 8, 2025

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The third annual Local Content Summit officially opened today at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. The summit provides business owners with access to expert-led panel discussions on critical topics, including supply chain management, procurement strategies, capacity development, and market trends. Anita Ramprasad, CEO of Prestige Management Consultants and Co-Chair of the Local Content Summit 2025, in […]

April 8, 2025

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President Dr Irfaan Ali has emphasised that Guyana is not barring international investment in the oil and gas sector, but rather creating an environment that encourages partnerships between local and international companies. At the same time, the government is ensuring that local businesses are not sidelined. He made these remarks while delivering the keynote address […]

April 3, 2025

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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has expressed keen interest in updating the Local Content Schedule and making further input, particularly in increasing the percentage of contracts allocated to local companies. Issues and concerns surrounding the development of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) were a topic of discussion when the GCCI met […]

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Vendors under Stabroek Market canopy to be temporarily relocated

Seven foreign nationals detained; illegal mining sites dismantled, equipment seized at Puruni

Local businesses connect and learn about industry trends

No sidelining of local businesses, affirms President

GCCI advocates for more contracts for local companies

Soldier injured in hostile fire from Venezuelan shore

Govt 'unapologetic about pro-business stance,' says Minister Singh

Housing construction support programme to be launched later this year, says VP Jagdeo

Soldier injured in hostile fire from Venezuelan shore

Govt ‘unapologetic about pro-business stance,’ says Minister Singh

Housing construction support programme to be launched later this year, says VP Jagdeo