Guyana

—Guyanese welcome initiative as gov’t moves to expand access to financing, entrepreneurship THOUSANDS of ordinary Guyanese will soon have access to collateral-free financing, mentorship and business support through the Guyana Development Bank, an initiative the government says will expand business ownership and create new opportunities for wealth […]

—New aircraft to boost domestic connectivity and hinterland aviation services XEN Aviation & Services Limited has expanded its fleet with the arrival of Guyana’s first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft, a move the company says will significantly enhance its domestic aviation capabilities and support growing demand for air transport services […]

—Says consortiums, stronger financing options and Development Bank will help businesses access larger opportunities AS Guyana’s economy continues to expand and diversify, Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, is urging entrepreneurs to move beyond traditional business models and embrace partnerships, […]

—20 graduates receive funding as Recover Guyana, Scotiabank expand youth entrepreneurship and sustainability initiative RECOVER GUYANA, in partnership with Scotiabank Guyana, hosted the graduation ceremony for the ENGAGE 2.0 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme on Saturday at the Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel, East Bank Demerara. The ceremony celebrated […]

ONE DAY after the brutal murder of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed and the attempted murder of his 72-year-old great-grandmother, police have arrested the man believed to be responsible for the attack. The arrest was confirmed on Saturday by Deputy Commissioner of Police and Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, who said the suspect was apprehended at his

— ‘We want peace,’ uncle says as social media users criticise attempts to score political points THE uncle of seven-year-old Adriel Aftab Mohamed, on Saturday, appealed for calm and respect for the grieving family as a heated exchange unfolded during a visit by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed to the Zeelugt home where the child was

  THERE is a striking contrast unfolding in Guyana’s National Assembly. On one side stands a PPP/C government focused on building infrastructure, expanding opportunities, modernising institutions, and delivering on promises made to the electorate. On the other side stands a WIN/APNU Opposition that appears increasingly determined to oppose for the sake […]

AS June marks Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, a specialist at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is encouraging women to pay close attention to abnormal symptoms and seek medical attention early, stressing that prompt diagnosis can save lives. Dr Latoya Young highlighted several warning signs associated with uterine cancer, particularly […]

—Bank highlights consortium financing, low-interest loans, gov’t partnerships as tools for business expansion COLLABORATION between financial institutions, government and entrepreneurs is emerging as a key driver of small business growth in Guyana, according to Senior Manager of Branch Network and Sales at the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), […]

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman MINISTER of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, has confirmed that verification is ongoing to ensure rice farmers receive the correct amount of financial assistance under the government’s upcoming grant programme. “We are putting a number of checks and balances in place because when you do these cash grants, you have to be careful,

A 29-year-old barber from Sea Dam, Crabwood Creek, was arrested following the discovery of a .22-calibre rifle during an operation on Friday by the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU). According to reports, ranks attached to CANU went to the residence of the suspect, where a search was conducted on the property. However, during the search, a The post CWC […]

– as GPA President urges use of AI to strengthen democracy & protect people’s rights US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, on Saturday urged local Journalists and media representatives to embrace ethical artificial intelligence (AI) practices and leverage technology responsibly to strengthen democracy during the opening ceremony of a two-day […]

– secures $1M for turning waste into seating, vertical gardens Randy Mangal, a student of Skeldon Line Path Secondary School, is this year’s “Top National Youth Environmental Advocate” after winning Recover Guyana’s SHOUT4Change Competition. The four-phased competition, open to secondary schools across Guyana to engage more youths in environmental […]

Following the arrests of Gregory Anthony Persaud, also called “Greg”, and Antonio Alonzo Lawrie, also called “Lanzo”, both from Farm, New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD), in connection with the discovery of 10 AK-47 rifles in Berbice last month, the Police have arrested a third person as the investigation intensifies. Police stated that […]

A newly acquired Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander by Xen Aviation and Services Limited landed at the Eugene F Correia International Airport on Saturday, with the company confirming that the aircraft is now ready to provide its services to the populace. The arrival marks a major milestone for Xen Aviation, a Guyanese aviation company headed by Ronaldo The […]