Nov 14, 2025
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More than 13,000 SMEs empowered through training, funding
More than 13,000 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) have received training, and nearly 4,000 have benefited from small business grants worth $1 billion over the…
Business
Investment chief tells small business owners to ’follow the money’
Chief Investment Officer, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, urged small business owners to “follow the money” and focus on service-based industries, highlighting construction, deep ports, agriculture, and…
Interest-free development bank to become operational early next year
The government’s planned Guyana Development Bank, capitalised at a minimum of US$200 million, is expected to become operational before the end of the first quarter…
Home Zone Guyana adds comfort to Lusignan Golf Club
Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) has enhanced its facilities with a donation from Home Zone Guyana, which presented two furniture sets now featured in the club’s…
$300 per bag to be paid directly to rice farmers, says Minister Mustapha
Payment for the government’s support to rice farmers for the second crop will be made directly to farmers, rather than through millers, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar…
Investment chief urges UK firms, diaspora to seize opportunities in booming economy
Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Peter Ramsaroop, has called on British companies and members of the Guyanese diaspora to…
MMG to go offline for weekend system upgrade
Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) will take its system offline this weekend to complete a major mobile app upgrade designed to deliver stronger security, new features,…
Small entrepreneurs tell a bigger story of grit and growth
Beneath the hum of conversation and the scent of spice, honey, and coconut oil, a quiet revolution was on display. At this year’s Berbice…
Get ready to bounce on Friday
The Caribbean Mega Bounce will open this Friday at the YMCA Grounds in Thomas Lands, giving families in Georgetown a chance to enjoy a wide…
Economy grew 7.5 per cent, surge experienced in manufacturing sector
Guyana’s economy expanded by an estimated 7.5 per cent in the first half of 2025, driven by strong performances in both the oil and non-oil…
Five small businesses take big step toward export readiness
For five local entrepreneurs, the Berbice Expo offered more than just a platform to sell products—it was a chance to showcase their creativity, resilience, and…
Demerara Bank records $8.41 billion profit
Demerara Bank Limited reported an 80.5 per cent rise in profit after taxation to $8.41 billion for the financial year ended September 30, 2025, Chairman…
ExxonMobil eyes domestic gas to maximise Guyana’s economic value
Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is still on the table for discussion regarding Longtail and the monetisation of Guyana’s gas resources, President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited,…
US$1M project to help farmers, agro-processors boost output
A US$1 million project funded by the Government of India is set to help Guyanese farmers and agro-processors through the upgrade and modernisation of the…
Essequibo trade expo creates new opportunities for business growth
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…
Guyana pavilion draws over 4.6 million visitors at Expo Japan 2025
Guyana’s pavilion at Expo Japan 2025 welcomed 4,642,000 visitors over the six-month event, showcasing the country’s natural beauty, culture, and commitment to sustainable development. The…