DDL expanding in St Kitts
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) is to construct a multi-purpose building in St Kitts-Nevis as part of its expansion plans there and jobs are to be created and value added to its business.
Business
Mings Products and Services celebrating 35th anniversary
-ground to be broken on ISIKA community next year Lauding the Tiger Bay community where its based and its loyal customers, Mings Products and Services (MPS) is observing its 35th anniversary today and is preparing to roll out its ISIKA community at Parika next year.
Book A Ride celebrating fourth anniversary, says over 174,000 trips completed
Book A Ride is celebrating its fourth anniversary and says that over 174,000 rides have been completed and it now supports more than 100 active drivers.
Pegasus Suites now affiliated with Hyatt
Pegasus Suites, the newer tower of the Pegasus Hotel, has been renamed Atlantic Suites Hotel following an affiliation with the Hyatt hotel group.
German’s Restaurant says Providence location set for November opening
German’s Restaurant says its new Providence location is progressing towards a November opening. The branch is being constructed on the former GEB building site along the East Bank public road.
Strategic Bauxite acquires First Bauxite, no planned layoffs
Mining company First Bauxite Inc. has announced a change in ownership, revealing that it has entered into an agreement under which Strategic Bauxite has now acquired the company.
Over 50 young women benefit from financial literacy workshop
More than 50 young women participated in a financial literacy and life skills workshop hosted by SBM Offshore Guyana earlier this month in collaboration with the Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA).
New Demico Qik Serv opens in Bartica
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, yesterday joined the Chairman of Banks DIH Holdings Inc.,
Three more Starbucks to be opened here before end of year – Prestige Chairman
Three more Starbucks stores are to be opened in Guyana, according to the Chairman of Prestige Holdings, Christian Mouttet.
Nestlé reviewing Trinidad operations
Swiss multinational company Nestlé has begun a strategic review of its Trinidad and Tobago operations as part of a wider global restructuring, with local employees being told yesterday the company is exploring the possible sale of its dairy and juices business .
Methanex to close Trinidad methanol plant indefinitely
Canada’s Methanex Corporation says that it will close its Titan plant on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate indefinitely, after failing to clinch a new natural gas supply contract with the wholly state-owned National Gas Company (NGC).
New Chairman appointed for G Mining Ventures
G Mining (GMIN) Ventures on June 26 announced the appointment of a new Chairman after Louis Gignac Sr.,did
Massy breaks ground on US$75m business hub at Houston
Massy yesterday officially turned the sod for a new US$75 million business hub at Houston, East Bank Demerara, describing the investment as one that will strengthen its operations in Guyana while supporting the country’s food distribution network and automotive sector.
ANSA to help train GCCI members on export readiness
ANSA McAL Distribution Inc is to help train members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI0 with export readiness.
Hand-in-Hand celebrates 60th anniversary, opens 20th office
Hand-in-Hand Mutual Life Assurance Company Ltd yesterday celebrated its 60th anniversary and recently opened its 20th office.
Guyana Central Bank governor attended regional investment forum
Institutions representing more than US$24 trillion in assets under management, lending capacity and balance sheet strength participated in the inaugural Caribbean Economic Forum (CEF) held in Barbados last week, organisers have said.
Banks DIH launches new canning line
Banks DIH Limited says it has officially launched a new canning line at its Thirst Park complex, capable of producing up to 17,000 cans per hour.
GCCI raises concerns about Chinese suppliers with embassy
Pursuant to concerns raised by some members regarding challenges with obtaining goods purchased from suppliers in China, President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, and Senior Vice President, Gavin Ramsoondar met Li Hanqing, Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Embassy on Friday.
Sonic Business Services and Lonsdale Saatchi & Saatchi in partnership
Sonic Business Services and Lonsdale Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Limited have formalised a strategic partnership designed to deliver expanded marketing, communications and business solutions to clients operating here and across the wider Caribbean.
Guyanese workers in novel construction for oil industry
Government officials and private sector stakeholders gathered at Friedlander Guyana’s facility on June 9 to celebrate the first high-pressure process pipe fabrication scope for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel to be executed here by Guyanese workers.
