THE Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL) is a state-owned company incorporated under the Companies Act, Chapter 89:01 of the Laws of Guyana and is situated at Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana.

It is the successor of the former Guyana Graphic Limited, a private limited liability company registered in December, 1953, and The Daily Chronicle Newspapers.

The Government of Guyana acquired the Guyana Graphic daily newspapers (from Thompson Holdings of Canada) on September 26, 1974.

In December 1975, the state-owned Guyana Chronicle was merged with the Guyana Graphic Limited to form the new company, Guyana National Newspapers Limited.

On July 8, 1976 the Registrar of Companies approved the Change in name of the Guyana Graphic Limited to the Guyana National Newspapers Limited.

This was followed by the publication in the Official Gazette on August 21, 1976, of the “Public Corporations Order, 1976”, which effectively brought the Guyana National Newspapers Limited under the control and supervision of the Guyana State Corporation (Guystac).

As a result of the reorganisation of the Guystac portfolio of corporations/companies in 1985, GNNL was transferred from Guystac’s control to that of the Ministry of Information. The Company now falls under the purview of the Office of the Prime Minister. Mrs. Moshamie Ramotar is currently the General Manager and Mr. Tajeram Mohabir, the Editor-in-Chief of this major state publication.

GNNL’s core business is that of printing and publishing the daily and Sunday Chronicle Newspapers.

Additionally, GNNL diversifies its revenue source via the printing of newspapers, newsletters and other such publications for external agencies.

GNNL’s revenue stream is further enhanced by the sale of the newsprint by-products such as the end rolls, newspaper spoils, cut-to-size paper and used printing plates.

The company has managed to defy odds, and has successfully managed to stay afloat and remain viable.

GNNL now has a new dynamic online presence, which provides immediate coverage of key events relating to Guyana’s development, but which also prioritises the human experiences of Guyana across the country through ‘Chronicle Stories’.

‘Chronicle Stories’ is a personal narrative told, without interruption, highlighting the lived, unique experiences of Guyanese in Guyana and the diaspora intimately set in their most at-home environment.

It is a deep reflection on their own lives told as stories of difficulty, perseverance, overcoming, and ultimately success. These ‘feel good’ narratives are the highlight of the Guyana Chronicle’s people-centred approach to connecting the people with the nation’s newspaper, through its online presence. (Excerpt, with adjustments, taken from unpublished history of media in Guyana)