Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, today participated in the official opening of the new Courts location at Vreed-en-Hoop, Region Three, where she had the honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to declare the establishment officially open to the public.The new store, operated by Unicomer Guyana, represents a significant investment in the […]
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G Mining moves to acquire G2 goldfields, creating major gold hub at Oko with over 500,000 ounces yearly output
Canadian mining company G Mining Ventures Corp. is moving to significantly expand its footprint in Guyana’s gold sector, announcing a major deal to acquire G2 Goldfields Inc. and combine their neighbouring projects into what is being described as a large-scale, low-cost mining hub.The agreement will see the consolidation of the Oko West and Oko-Ghanie projects […]
Omai drilling strengthens case for major gold expansion as company eyes next phase
Recent drilling at the Omai Gold Project is continuing to deliver strong gold intercepts, with company officials now pointing to growing confidence in the scale and quality of the deposit as preparations advance for the project’s next development stage.Omai Gold Mines Corp., in its latest update, reported multiple high-grade gold intersections across the Wenot deposit, […]
Guyana’s economy grew 19.3% in 2025, non-oil GDP up 14.3% -Dr. Singh
Guyana’s economy expanded by 19.3 percent in 2025, with the non-oil economy growing by 14.3 percent, underscoring what Government says is broad-based growth even amid global economic uncertainty. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, made the disclosure on Monday while presenting Budget 2026 in the National […]
Rodrigues says Budget 2026 “has something for everyone” as $1.558 trillion plan targets people, small businesses & growth
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues has hailed Budget 2026 as a people-centred financial plan that delivers wide-ranging benefits for citizens while advancing the Government’s development agenda for the next five years. Reacting to the budget presented by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on January 26, Rodrigues said the $1.558 trillion spending plan, […]
Budget 2026: Tourism institute to open, Palmyra Cultural Market tapped as flagship “orange economy” projects
The government is positioning tourism and the creative industries as major job-creation engines in 2026, with the anticipated completion and opening of the Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute at Port Mourant, Region Six, and the development of the Palmyra Cultural Market among its flagship initiatives. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility […]
Private sector credit jumped 18% to $531.8B in 2025; manufacturing lending up $12.9B
The private sector credit expanded sharply in 2025, rising by an estimated 18 per cent to $531.8 billion, with notable increases in lending to key productive sectors including manufacturing, mining and services, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh reported during the presentation of Budget 2026. Dr. […]
Approval granted for restart of Berbice River bauxite operations -Dr. Singh
Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, announced today that the PPP/C administration has granted approval for the restart of bauxite operations in the Berbice River “just a few days ago”. “Let me repeat Mr. Speaker, that just a few days ago, this People’s Progressive Party Civic government […]
Air traffic up 450% in four years as Pres Ali moves to align hotels, government on tourism target
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Saturday pointed to a sharp rise in air traffic and international connectivity as evidence of Guyana’s rapidly expanding tourism market, while assuring investors that government will work closely with hotel operators to protect and grow their investments. Speaking at the opening of AC Marriott Guyana, President Ali said recent […]
107 Brazilian miners suspended
GGMC moves to enforce gold declaration compliance The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has moved to immediately suspend the mining operations of 107 Brazilian miners, following their failure to engage the Commission after being formally called in over compliance issues. In a notice issued by the GGMC, the Commission announced the immediate suspension of […]