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From complaints to innovation: President Ali lauds private sector’s new drive

December 2, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s private sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, moving from cautious conservatism to dynamic, results-driven innovation, President Dr. Irfaan Ali observed in his address at the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber Annual Awards Dinner on Friday. Speaking against the backdrop of the country’s offshore oil boom, he highlighted how local businesses are stepping up […]

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Infrastructure boom opens doors for small and first-time contractors

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s ongoing infrastructure push is creating space for a wave of new and small contractors, as the government moves to widen public participation in national development. On the Starting Point podcast, Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill explained that the PPP/C Administration has been building a fresh pool of contractors who are now taking on […]

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UK–Guyana trade nearly triples in four years

November 28, 2025 Staff Reporter

…President Ali urges shift toward value-added goods Guyana’s trade with the United Kingdom has expanded at an exceptional pace over the last four years, almost tripling since 2020. President Dr Irfaan Ali highlighted this rapid climb on Wednesday evening as he addressed a reception for the 5th UK–Guyana Trade Mission. He noted that what began […]

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President Ali: This Is Guyana’s Most Competitive Investment Window in Decades

November 27, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has issued a clear and confident call to investors, urging them to seize what he described as a “rare moment” of opportunity as Guyana builds the foundations of a diversified, sustainable, and globally competitive economy. Speaking at a recent engagement, the President asked a pointed question: “You may ask, why […]

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Guyana Launches New Jewellers Association to Modernise Gold and Jewellery Sector

November 27, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Guyana Gold Board and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, on Wednesday officially launched the Guyana Jewellers Association (GJA) at a stakeholder meeting held at Duke Lodge, Georgetown. The event forms part of the government’s ongoing Guyana Gold and Jewellery Development Strategy Programme (GG&JDSP). The establishment […]

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UK trade delegation eyes new business in Guyana

November 26, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s strengthening ties with the United Kingdom were highlighted this week as the fifth UK Trade Delegation arrived in Georgetown to explore new investment opportunities across several key sectors.Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, welcomed the visiting team during a reception at the Marriott Hotel on […]

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GGMC warns miners to follow the law or face tough enforcement

November 26, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is once again putting miners on notice that stronger enforcement will be coming for those found breaching mining regulations across the country. The warning follows a directive from President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali for tougher action against illegal practices in the industry. In a statement issued on Monday, […]

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Natural Resources Ministry rolls out new local content processing timelines

November 25, 2025 Staff Reporter

-to begin January 2026 The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced a major update to the processing of local content certification applications, introducing fixed timelines aimed at improving clarity, predictability, and overall efficiency for businesses across the sector. This comes as Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, met with management and staff of the […]

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PSC Chairman says private sector driving economic diversification amid oil boom

November 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr. says the private sector is taking the lead in expanding Guyana’s economy beyond oil and gas, with major opportunities emerging across tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and ICT. Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Gouveia said the Local Content Act has created fertile ground for local companies to […]

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Gouveia praises government’s role in strengthening private sector growth

November 19, 2025 Staff Reporter

Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman, Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr., has applauded the Government of Guyana for what he described as an exceptional and proactive partnership that is helping to accelerate private sector development across the country. Speaking on the Starting Point podcast, Gouveia examined the evolving relationship between government and business, noting the rapid transformation […]

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