New food businesses launched during lockdown booming

The most popular meal at Mario’s Juice Bar and Grill: Trout and stir fried veggies with a macaroni salad side and a Mario’s smoothie

In the midst of the adversity posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left many without job security and scrambling to find alternative means of income, some have tried to find opportunity. 

Eight months into Guyana’s economy being plagued by the virus and after curfews, lockdowns and re-openings, some entrepreneurs are thriving, while some are still continuing to navigate uncertain waters.

Mario Joseph launched Mario’s Juice Bar and Grill on July 17, almost four months ago.