December 2024

GMIN Ventures opens Bartica office to support Region Seven communities

See below the full statement issued: GMIN Ventures Guyana Inc. on December 4, 2024, took another significant step forward with the official opening of its Bartica office at Lot 31, Second Avenue. This office serves as a cornerstone for fostering regional development and engagement, particularly in anticipation of the Oko Gold Mines Project, slated to
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Guyana signs Air Services Agreement with South Korea to enhance air connectivity

Guyana signs Air Services Agreement with South Korea to enhance air connectivity

Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Guyana and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) signed an Air Services Agreement to promote and facilitate airlines to operate air services between the two countries, as well as other countries. Signing the Agreement on behalf of South Korea was Ambassador KIM Jinhae, Non-Permanent Representative
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Hotel investments must have gov’t approved feasibility studies

A feasibility study is part and parcel of the entire proposal of every single internationally branded hotel in Guyana, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond has said. She was speaking at an end-of-year press conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, on Wednesday, providing an update on the work of the ministry
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Khan and Joshi win President’s Cup Rapid Chess tournament

Press Release from the Guyana Chess Federation Candidate Master Taffin Khan emerged victorious at the President’s Cup Rapid Chess Tournament, with Woman Candidate Master Aditi Joshi seizing the female crown. The long-awaited chess competition, organised by the Guyana Chess Federation, was graciously hosted by His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday, December 1, 2024,
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China/ Guyana trade skyrockets to US$800 million at half- year

Outgoing Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan on Wednesday night highlighted that bilateral trade between Guyana and China skyrocketed to US$800 million (or about G$167.6 billion) in the first half of 2024. “Practical cooperation between China and Guyana has made significant progress. “In the first half of this year, our bilateral trade reached $800 million, reflecting a
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Application portal for GOAL scholarship programmes open

Guyanese seeking opportunities to advance their tertiary education can now apply for a scholarship through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme. The application portal is now open, and prospective students are being encouraged to apply before the 11:59 (pm) February 28, 2025, deadline. Interested individuals can access a wide range of programmes at
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Guyana’s tissue culture facility to be completed by March 2025

Guyana’s tissue culture facility to be completed by March 2025

Guyana’s tissue culture facility is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, significantly boosting plantlet production from 13,000 to one million annually. During a community engagement at the Beterverwagting Community Centre last Saturday, Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha highlighted that the tissue culture facility will play a vital role in addressing the growing demand
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GSL 2024: Amazon Warriors’ batting meltdown dwindles hope for final spot

A thrilling match between Rangpur Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors provided plenty of excitement in the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) with Riders pulling off a 15 run victory that saw them leapfrog Hampshire Hawks in the table. Riders captain Nurul Hasan won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that looked
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