Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues has outlined plans to expand visitor experiences in Guyana. She was at the time speaking at the launch of RideAlong GY at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday.Highlighting the broader tourism landscape, the Minister pointed out that while Guyana has seen rapid expansion in room stock and …
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Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, is optimistic about the impact the Tourism and Hospitality Institute will have on Guyanaโs rapidly developing tourism sector. On Wednesday, she visited the construction site at Port Mourant and met with the contractors and consultants. While expressing concern about the pace of the projectโwhich is expected …
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Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues, officially assumed leadership of the Ministry today. She was welcomed at her South Road office by newly appointed Permanent Secretary, Mr. Roger Rogers; Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh; Executive Director of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards, Mr. Trevor Bassoo; Director of the …
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce is proud to announce that from January to July 2025, Guyana recorded a total of 242,655 visitor arrivals, representing an 18% increase over the 205,646 arrivals during the same period in 2024. This marks a record-breaking performance across all seven months of the year. Arrivals through the Cheddi …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2025 The community of Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two, officially opened its Lake View Cabins on Saturdayโan initiative set to enhance the regionโs growing tourism appeal. The modern, self-contained cabins are designed to accommodate families and groups, and were formally declared open by the Hon. Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE โGuyanaโs appeal as an investment destination has never been greater,โ says Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond. Minister Walrond made the remark while speaking at Expo 2025 in Japan on Sunday. Minister Walrond outlined the government’s commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment through policies promoting ease of doing business, …
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The Royal International Hotel officially opened for business today. The hotel adds 241 rooms to Guyanaโs roomstock and currently employs 50 persons, most of whom are Guyanese. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond said the hotel further strengthens Guyanaโs position as a premiere destination for business and …
Small Business BureauMinistry of Tourism, Industry and CommerceMedia ReleaseJanuary 31, 2025 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 community development small business projects approach. This new direction, which augments the …
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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. The Commission publicly extends our heartfelt compassion to those affected and their families even as we engage them privately. We wish to refer …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: December 19, 2024 Government enacts Security Interest in Movable Property Bill 2024, paving the way for easier access to credit Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Hon. Oneidge Walrond, presented the second and third reading of the Security Interest in Movable Property Bill 2024 in Parliament on Wednesday. This important legislation …
