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Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo today announced that the Government has commenced work for the establishment of a bank that will offer zero-interest to benefit mostly those business owners who are finding it difficult to access loans through the formal banking system. The creation of a Development Bank was a campaign promise of the People’s Progressive […]
The US$20 Million Courtyard by Mariott Hotel was officially opened today just a stone’s throw away from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri. It is the first international hotel to be constructed near to the Airport. The new 150-room hotel is expected meet the growing demand for accommodation in the country, but will specifically target […]
Republic Bank has announced the appointment of Guyanese national, Dr. Toussant Boyce as the new Managing Director of Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited. The appointment will take effect from the 1st October 2025. Dr. Boyce, who is also an Attorney-at-law, previously served with Republic Financial Holdings Group in Guyana and Trindiad and Tobago. He is rejoining […]
President Irfaan Ali, this morning launched a crop insurance initiative which will benefit more than 6,000 rice farmers across the country. The initiative is aimed at providing financial and other support to rice farmers that experience crop damage due to flooding, pesticide or pesticide infestation. During the launch of the initiative in Essequibo, the President […]
The Chevron oil company has been given the all clear by an International Tribunal to move ahead with its US$53 Billion acquisition of the HESS shares in the Stabroek Block, making it the new third partner in the lucrative oil operations in Guyana. A Reuters report this morning stated that the CEO of the company, […]
By Svetlana Marshall The first phase of the new Eccles to Ogle 4-lane highway was commissioned on Monday evening by President Irfaan Ali, with the announcement of further expansion of the key link between the East Coast of Demerara to the East Bank of Demerara. The highway, which was constructed by Indian company, Ashoka Buildon […]
A US$25 Million mall is to be built at Enmore on the East Coast of Demerara as part of a major mega project to be undertaken by the Buddy’s Housing Development company. In announcing the venture, the company said the “Shoreline Mall” will span 300,000 square feet and is expected to become a major commercial […]
President Irfaan Ali on Friday commissioned the World Trade Centre Georgetown, saying that the opening signifies a new high for Guyana. During his address, the President said it was important to establishments like the World Trade Centre to signify Guyana’s positioning in the global community. He said the Government is trying to position country in […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, will officially begin its Guyana service today. The Dutch Airlines announced last November that it will be adding the Georgetown route into its global network. At a launching event to mark the occasion last evening, KLM’s Regional Manager Dutch for the Caribbean and Suriname Dirk Buitelaar, expressed confidence that Guyana will […]
One of the world’s most enduring and recognised footwear brands, BATA, is making its return to Guyana with the opening of a flahship store at the Giftland Mall. According to the company, the exciting re-entry marks the revival of a beloved brand that holds deep sentimental value for many Guyanese. It said the relaunch not […]
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