Finance

Republic Bank and Demerara Bank both report over $8 Billion in after-tax profits

Both Republic Bank Guyana Limited and Demerara Bank Limited have each recorded just over $8 Billion in after tax profits. In highlighting Republic Bank’s audited financial statement for the year ending September 30, 2025, the Bank’s Chairman Nigel Baptiste said that throughout the year, Republic Bank continued to build on its strategic plans, which delivered […]

Guyana and Suriname to benefit from US$1 Billion in development funding from Islamic Development Bank and IDB

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) have pledged US$1 Billion over the next five years to support development in Guyana and Suriname with the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In a release, the financial groups said the move is to strengthen their strategic partnerships with the two […]

Government introduces measures to monitor foreign currency flow and credit card spending with commercial banks

President Irfaan Ali has announced a raft of measures that are intended to monitor the country’s foreign currency as well as credit card spending. The Government is seeking to better understand the main drivers of the increase in demand for foreign currency here in Guyana. During a meeting with Executives of local Commercial Banks at […]

Dr. Toussant Boyce appointed Managing Director of Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited

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 […]

One Guyana FPSO begins oil production; Daily output increases to over 900,000 barrels per day

The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced that the ONE GUYANA Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel started oil production today. The vessel arrived in Guyana back in April and is the fourth and largest FPSO operating offshore Guyana within the Stabroek Block. In a statement, the Ministry explained that the vessel will be […]

Terrence Campbell promises prudent management of resources and oil earnings under APNU Government

By Svetlana Marshall Hammering the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government over its handling of the country’s resources, Business Executive and APNU Candidate, Dr Terrence Campbell, told New Amsterdam residents that A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Government will prudently manage the country’s resources including the Oil and Gas Sector. Dr. Campbell was among the APNU […]

GBTI records first quarter profit of $1.2 Billion

The Guyana Bank of Trade and Industry (GBTI) has announced that it has a recorded a first quarter profit of $1.2B. In a release the bank said its solid first quarter performance was due to strong profitability, disciplined growth and robust capital levels. According to the Bank, it also delivered a 25.2%-year year-over-year increase in […]