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Lake View Cabins officially opened in Mainstay/Whyaka: Minister Walrond describes the launch as a boost for tourism and regional development
The community of Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two, officially opened its Lake View Cabins on Saturday—an initiative set to enhance the region’s growing tourism appeal. The modern, self-contained cabins are designed to accommo
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Guyana promotes investment opportunities at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan
“Guyana’s appeal as an investment destination has never been greater,” says Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond. Minister Walrond made the remark while speaking at Expo 2025 in Japan on Sunda
Royal International Hotel officially opens
The Royal International Hotel officially opened for business today. The hotel adds 241 rooms to Guyana’s roomstock and currently employs 50 persons, most of whom are Guyanese.
Community-centered growth: A new direction for Small Business Development
In a statement in Parliament today, the Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, announced a strategic realignment of the traditional Small Business Grant disbursements at this time, towards a com
CCAC launches investigation into Cooking Gas incidents… urges consumers to exercise all safety protocols.
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has noted recent incidents involving critical injuries to consumers and severe damage to property during the use of a particular brand of cooking gas product.
Government Enacts Security Interest in Movable Property Bill 2024, paving the way for easier access to credit
Government enacts Security Interest in Movable Property Bill 2024, paving the way for easier access to credit
20 Small Businesses Honoured; 12 Receive Green Tech Fund Grants, Minister Walrond reaffirms Government’s commitment to small business growth
Twenty small businesses were recognised for their excellence across various sectors, while 12 businesses received Green Tech Fund Grants, each valued at $1 million, during the annual Small Business Awards Ceremony held a
The Government of Guyana and CARICOM Reaffirm Call for Second International Decade for People of African Descent
Hon. Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, this morning, reiterated CARICOM’s call for the establishment of a Second International Decade for People of African Descent. She was at the time speakin
Bilateral Meeting- Hon. Minister Oneidge Walrond and International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director- Ms Pamela Coke-Hamilton
Honourable Oneidge Walrond, M.P., Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, this morning, met with International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director- Ms Pamela Coke-Hamilton.
Guyana backs a second International Decade for People of African Descent
Guyana has supported calls for a second International Decade for People of African Descent. This position was confirmed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, as she addressed delegates at t
Private sector can play a lead role in tourism development – Min. Walrond
Amidst Guyana’s burgeoning tourism industry, Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond has expressed her keen desire for the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) to assume a pivotal rol
St Lucian Minister pays courtesy visit to Minister Walrond.
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, today met with Hon. Emma Hippolyte, Minister of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs of St. Lucia. Minister Hi
Minister Walrond meets with Cuban Ambassador
Cuban Ambassador, His Excellency Narciso Reinaldo Amador Socorro, this morning,paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce at her South Road office.
Third company gets ‘Made in Guyana’ mark
Precision Global Incorporated received its ‘Made in Guyana’ certification from the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS).
Ride Along GY Launched
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, cut the ribbon on Saturday (May 1), to officially launch one of Guyana’s latest tourism initiatives—Ride Along GY. The company will offer customers the op
Over 200 small businesses in region 10 benefit from training
Over 200 small businesses in Region 10 are benefitting from training facilitated by the Small Business Bureau of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce. The training is the fulfillment of the commitment made by t
Government to accept certificates of free sale issued by enterprise Florida
Businesses will once again be able to import products from Florida using a Certificate of Free Sale issued by the Enterprise Florida Institute, provided that the goods being imported are not subject to an existing distri