Aug 2, 2025
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Business groups reject boycott call by Azruddin Mohamed
Two major business organisations on Thursday condemned a call by the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party to boycott private companies, warning that the move…
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THAG working on plan to boost domestic tourism
President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), Mitra Ramkumar, says the sector is developing plans to introduce local rates to encourage domestic…
Sanctioned businessman urges boycott of companies taking precautionary measures
In a move stirring controversy and public backlash, US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed has called for a nationwide boycott of several reputable businesses that have taken…
GCCI shaping the next generation of business leaders
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.…
New tools launched to tackle TIP
The fight against human trafficking in Guyana has taken a major step forward. The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Counter-Trafficking in Persons Unit…
Relief for commuters, businesses as Berbice, other bridges go toll-free
The Berbice Bridge is officially toll-free as of today, part of a government plan to remove tolls from major bridges across the country. President Dr.…
Unity and heritage celebrated at Hopetown’s Emancipation Soirée
Hopetown came alive last night as the historic village hosted its annual Emancipation Soirée—a vibrant celebration of freedom, unity, and African heritage. The village, originally…
GSMA welcomes US tariff reduction
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) has welcomed the recent Executive Orders by the United States Government reducing the reciprocal tariff rate on Guyanese…
EU observer team says committed to transparent, credible elections
As Guyana heads toward General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has officially launched its work…
Siraj, Jaiswal, Prasidh help India nose ahead on 15-wicket day
India 224 (Nair 57, Atkinson 5-33) and 75 for 2 (Jaiswal 51, Tongue 1-25) lead England 247 (Crawley 64, Brook 53, Prasidh 4-62, Siraj 4-86)…
President Ali: Afro-Guyanese laid the foundation for resilient communities that continue to shape Guyana
See below full message from His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of Emancipation Day 2025…
Homes for young people, more benefits for agriculture sector workers, says Jagdeo
The construction of homes for young people is a top priority for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic once re-elected, General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said. Speaking…
PPP pays tribute to heroes of emancipation
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends Emancipation Day greetings to all Guyanese—and in particular, to our Afro-Guyanese brothers and sisters—as our nation marks the 187th…
ERC salutes immense contributions of Afro-Guyanese
The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) joins all Guyanese in commemorating the 187th anniversary of the Emancipation of Africans from slavery — a solemn yet empowering…
GAWU salutes strength, resilience, and cultural richness of African-Guyanese community
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends warm Emancipation Day greetings to all Guyanese, particularly to the descendants of enslaved Africans, whose indomitable…
President Ali: Full-time employment, business opportunities for part-time workers
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday pledged to expand and enhance Guyana’s part-time employment programme if re-elected, aiming to transition thousands of current beneficiaries into…