Category: Business News

business, commerce, gcci, guyana, industry, south america, trade, UNCTAD| September 6, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Reduced cost and time as Guyana revamps trade processes

(NEWS ROOM) Guyana is expected to experience a revolution in the way the country trades and conducts business with the launch of the Trade Facilitation Roadmap 2019 – 2024. The […]

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business, gcci, guyana, oil and gas, south america| September 6, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Guyana tipped for another major oil find

(PETROLEUM ECONOMIST) The frontier oil province is set for yet another significant investment opportunity. But political uncertainty is just one of the many myriad challenges the country faces before first […]

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business, gcci, guyana, industry, south america, trade| September 6, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Guyana has suffered from lack of ‘name recognition’ – Business Director

(NEWS ROOM) The Government is looking to implement a system for geographical indications to promote local goods and services to the international market. Geographical indications are names or brands which […]

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environment, gcci, guyana, oil and gas| September 6, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

National Oil Spill Response Contingency Plan 90% Completed, says CDC

(iNEWS GUYANA) Guyana’s National Oil Spill Response Contingency Plan which is ninety percent complete is being drafted by local experts in key sectors. In an exclusive interview with the Department […]

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September 6, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

India awaiting new licensing round for Guyana’s oil blocks

(iNEWS GUYANA) Indian companies are eagerly awaiting a fresh round of licensing for oil blocks offshore Guyana. This is according to Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr K.J Srinivasa, who […]

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berbice, business, gcci, guyana, investment| September 6, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

16th Berbice Expo and Trade Fair launched under the theme, “Promoting a Favourable Business and Investment Climate”

(KAIETEUR NEWS) The Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce recently launched the 16th Berbice Expo and Trade Fair in Rose Hall Town with a focus on small businesses and the difficulty […]

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September 5, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

As citizens brace for more blackouts, GPL says will buy power from others

(NEWSROOM) The Guyana Power and Light company (GPL) Thursday said it is ready to buy electricity from private generators, starting with the Giftland Mall. This comes following an announcement by […]

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business, international relations, trade, trade relations| September 5, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

China Says Trade Talks With the U.S. Will Take Place in October

(TIME) BEIJING – U.S. and Chinese envoys will meet in early October for more talks aimed at ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth. Stock markets rose on […]

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business, employee development, gcci, mentoring| September 5, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

3 Professional Development Ideas To Rejuvenate Your Talent

(FORBES) – Learning shouldn’t stop when we earn an academic degree and formally hit the “real world.” The longer we go without inputting new information, the bigger a liability we become […]

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business, commerce, development, gcci, guyana, industry, local content, oil and gas, training| September 5, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

ExxonMobil, stakeholders participate in oil spill response training

(GUYANA TIMES) More than 100 persons have participated in emergency response training organised by ExxonMobil Guyana as part of its continued efforts to prepare for an oil spill. A section […]

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