May 21, 2025
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Demerara Bank cuts loan rate, slashes fees
Demerara Bank has announced a major reduction in its Home Loan interest rate, now offering a competitive five per cent rate for loan amounts up...
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Afreximbank launches US$1 billion oil services fund to support local businesses in O&G sector
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) on Wednesday launched a US$1 billion oil services financing facility in Guyana, aimed at supporting local businesses in the oil...
Michelle Nicholas: ‘When women unite, they change the world’
The 25 Influential Women Leaders Award (25IWLA) recognised 25 outstanding women leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors at its Sixth Annual Awards Ceremony,...
Guyana Global Super League looks to fill Champions League T20 vacuum
More than 10 years after the Champions League T20 — a tournament that brought domestic T20 franchises together — a similar tournament that was successfully...
Contract signed for US$22.58M 15-megawatt solar farm in Linden
Linden is leading the way in sustainable energy, as a contract was signed today for the establishment of a 15-megawatt solar farm in the community....
Minister Benn ‘talks up’ need for diversity in security forces
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn has reiterated the importance of diversity within the country’s security forces. He stressed the point during his presentation on the...
Boosting efficiency in justice: Five Court of Appeal judges sworn in
Five judges were today appointed to the Court of Appeal and will begin work on tackling the backlog of cases. Justice Jo-Ann Barlow, Justice...
The 10 richest Americans got $365 billion richer in past year
Despite a brief market scare, the richest 10 Americans got $365 billion richer over the past year, according to a new analysis from Oxfam. The...
Over $14B disbursed to Amerindian communities, more support announced
More than $14 billion has been disbursed to Amerindian communities over the last three years through the Carbon Credit initiative, with continued support set for...
Gouveia Jr. elected PSC chairman; Smith makes history as first female vice chair
Gerald Gouveia Jr., Director of Roraima Airways Limited, has been elected Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana following the organisation’s 33rd Annual...
Two men hospitalised after gunfire exchange in Sophia
Two men are now hospitalised in stable condition following a reported exchange of gunfire in Sophia on Monday night. The victims have been identified as...
Mahaicony man dies in Bee Hive accident
A 28-year-old man from Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, lost his life in a fatal accident on Tuesday night along the Bee Hive public road, East...
Over $14B disbursed to Amerindian communities, more support announced
More than $14 billion has been disbursed to Amerindian communities over the last three years through the Carbon Credit initiative, with continued support set for...
Derrick John: NTC a crucial platform for dialogue, empowerment and development planning
National Toshaos Council (NTC), Chairman Derrick John, has hailed the annual toshaos conference as an effective means for Indigenous people’s dialogue. Addressing scores of leaders...
Five Court of Appeal judges to be sworn in tomorrow
Five newly appointed judges will be officially sworn in tomorrow to serve on the Court of Appeal. The ceremony marks the single largest swearing-in of...
Prime Minister announces $885M solar investment for Amerindian villages
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips today announced an $885 million government investment to retrofit solar photovoltaic systems in 21 Amerindian villages across five regions,...