Guyana

Days before the Guyana Development Bank (GDB) becomes operationalised, the Partnership for National Unity (APNU) reiterates its support for the initiative, recognising its potential to genuinely expand economic opportunities for ordinary Guyanese, particularly poor and vulnerable citizens, young entrepreneurs, women, persons with disabilities, small […]

– to reflect Guyanese shopping habits The initial designs for the redevelopment of the Bourda Market, to be constructed by Eliel da Fonseca Vieira of Contracta Construction UK, are being reviewed with a focus on ensuring that the proposed facility is not only modern and functional but also designed around the way Guyanese vendors operate The post […]

Local businesses will continue to receive the necessary support from the Government to showcase their products, expand their networks, and explore new markets. This assurance was given by Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues at the launch of the 2026 edition of GuyExpo under the theme “Creating Tomorrow’s Opportunities Through […]

Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand, along with local officials, on Thursday engaged residents from across the Better Hope/La Bonne Intention (LBI) Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) catchment area, where several longstanding concerns affecting their communities were addressed. Among the primary issues raised were […]

– Over 1500 already benefitted from initiative since 2019 Some 320 students living with disabilities are set to undergo training under Phase Seven of the Inclusive Innovators Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Life Skills Programme, which is being implemented by the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities […]

A young Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) native who left home after Grade Six on a Hinterland Scholarship, was admitted to the Bar of Guyana on Friday. She plans to eventually return to her hometown and open her own law practice. Rennata A Nickram, who says she is the first lawyer in her family, The post Lethem scholar admitted to Bar, […]

President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kathy Smith, is advocating for Guyanese companies to be given more safeguards and meaningful opportunities to participate in the country’s burgeoning oil and gas sector. She made these remarks on Thursday during the Chamber’s 2026 Energy Luncheon, held under the theme “Beyond the […]

Scotiabank has been named Guyana’s Best Consumer Digital Bank 2026 by Global Finance and has also earned the award for Best Mobile Banking App in Guyana. The double recognition marks the third consecutive year that Scotiabank has been honoured for its digital banking leadership, underscoring the bank’s continued investment in secure, convenient and […]

– remaining lots to be ready within a month as infrastructure works 90% complete More than 200 allottees at the Hoff Van Aurich New Housing Development on the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), have accessed their residential lots, as the Housing Ministry through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) advances development […]

Police have reportedly discovered approximately 2.325 kilograms (kg) of cannabis during a patrol in the Bosai Bauxite Mines area in Upper Demerara River, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). According to Police, the discovery was made on Wednesday at about 19:45h, when ranks were in the vicinity of the entrance to the airstrip and observed two males The […]