By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2024
News, Politics
Guyana observes Amerindian Heritage month throughout this month of September, and President Irfaan Ali, has promised to make more resources available to Indigenous communities in an effort to bridge the development gap between the Hinterland and Coastland. On Sunday evening, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs hosted an Amerindian Cultural extravaganza at the National Park to […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2024
Business, News
Citizens Bank Guyana officially opened the doors to its new Mandela Avenue branch today. The branch was constructed to the tune of $1.8 Billion, and according to its Managing Director, Ethan Chester, the opening of the new branch not only signals confidence in the country’s economy, but the bank’s commitment to improving the quality of […]
By News Source Guyana on September 2, 2024
Crime, News, Politics
A joint operation between the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit and the Special Forces of the Guyana Defence Force with support of the US Drug Enforcement Agency, unearthed a massive cocaine find near an abandoned airstrip in Region One. The operation began on Saturday as CANU and the GDF Special Forces carried out an operation at […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2024
Business, News
Fueled by a strong performing oil and gas sector, which has seen increased production and earnings, Guyana’s real economy grew by an estimated 49.7% in the first half of this year, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Mid-Year report. The report noted that the performance in the non-oil sector has also been good, with growth […]
By News Source Guyana on September 1, 2024
Business, News, Opinions
By Rennie Parris Welcome back to Talking Dollars & Making Sense. Today, we’re breaking down the Income Statement, a crucial financial document that tells the story of a business’s profitability over time. Whether you’re a season financial professional or a small business owner without a finance background, this column is designed for you. We’ll use […]
By News Source Guyana on August 31, 2024
News, Politics
The University of Guyana’s School of Medicine has been fully accredited for another four years by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP). In a statement, the University explained that the accreditation was granted after a rigorous evaluation process was completed. That process included a comprehensive site visit and […]
By News Source Guyana on August 31, 2024
News, Politics
Statement by Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton on the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal I join the local and global community in extending sincere condolences to the family of Sir Shridath Ramphal on his death on the 30th August 2024. Sir Shridath belongs to a long list of distinguished Guyanese. His achievements were in […]
By News Source Guyana on August 31, 2024
News, Politics
Statement by President Irfaan Ali on the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal The passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal marks the end of an era, not only for Guyana but for the entire Caribbean and the Commonwealth of Nations. We mourn the loss of an outstanding statesman, a regionalist par excellence, and a committed internationalist. Sir […]
By News Source Guyana on August 30, 2024
Business, News, Politics
Plans are moving apace for the 2025 hosting of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, and today the organisers announced that the ExxonMobil Guyana company has returned as the title sponsor of the event. The Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo runs from the 18th to the 21st February at Guyana’s Marriott Hotel. […]
By News Source Guyana on August 30, 2024
News, Politics
Guyana has lost one of its most treasured and respected sons of the soil. The family of Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal announced his passing today at the age of 95. He was surrounded by his children at the time of his passing. Sir Shridath was born in New Amsterdam, and became a towering figure in […]