THAG Annual Awards Spotlight Industry Growth and Commitment to Higher Standards
The THAG Annual Awards recognized standout contributions in Guyana’s tourism sector, including honoring Grand Coastal Hotel and Wilderness Explorers, while introducing new accolades like the Street Food and President’s Choice Awards
Guyana Launches CARICOM’s First World Trade Centre, Boosting Opportunities for Small Businesses
Guyana has inaugurated the first-ever CARICOM World Trade Centre in Georgetown, offering seminars, office space, trade facilitation, and global networking through a vast network of over 300 centres in 100+ countries
Tax-Free Bonuses Restored: Government Fulfills Commitment to Joint Services
The government has reinstated the full one-month tax-free bonus for all members of the Joint Services—Army, Police, Fire, and Prison Services—fulfilling a pledge to restore their annual incentive after it was previously cut
Strengthening the Backbone of Progress: Guyana’s Public Servants Receive Historic Salary Increases
Guyana’s government finalized a historic multi-year agreement with the Public Service Union, delivering a 10% retroactive salary increase for 2024 and an 8% raise in 2025—resulting in a total 46% cumulative uplift since 2021
Region Six Leads Infrastructure-Driven Job Creation as Guyana Targets 50,000 Jobs
This surge in infrastructure-led employment contributes significantly to Guyana’s broader goal of creating 50,000 jobs, a target the government has already surpassed by generating over 70,000 new sustainable jobs across various sectors
Modernizing Commerce: Market Rehabilitation in Region 3 Enhances Livelihoods
The rehabilitation of markets in Region 3 has modernized local commerce, providing better facilities for vendors and shoppers. This upgrade is boosting small businesses and improving livelihoods across the region.
