#newsupdate2025 Archives

December 23, 2025

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The Natural Resource Fund now holds enough savings to fully pay off the country’s entire external debt, Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh said. Speaking on a recent edition of the Starting Point Podcast, Dr Singh said the oil-funded reserve has placed the country in one of the strongest debt positions […]

December 22, 2025

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The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) has expressed gratitude to Corporate Guyana for its support throughout 2025, highlighting the importance of private-sector partnerships for the club’s growth and community impact. Support from businesses enabled the club to host a full calendar of tournaments this year, including the inaugural GBTI Mastercard Golf Classic, the STP Investments Inc. […]

December 10, 2025

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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has called for a national consultation to review the governance structure of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), saying reforms are needed to reduce political gridlock and strengthen technical decision-making. This was one of several recommendations outlined in the PSC’s report on the 2025 General and Regional Elections. Speaking at a […]

December 10, 2025

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Headline: Magistrate rejects Mohameds’ constitutional challenge; extradition proceedings set for January Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman on Wednesday dismissed a constitutional challenge brought by businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin, clearing the way for extradition committal proceedings to begin early next year. The Mohameds, who are wanted by authorities in the United States, had argued […]

December 8, 2025

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Scotiabank Guyana has been named Bank of the Year 2025 by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication, in recognition of strong financial performance, investment in technology, and service excellence. The award follows an earlier 2025 recognition from Global Finance, which named Scotiabank Guyana Best Bank 2025, reinforcing its leadership in the country’s financial sector. […]

November 27, 2025

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Guyana’s rapid economic expansion requires the country to harness the talents of all its citizens, including those from the LGBT community, businessman Harold Hopkinson told the European Chamber of Commerce (ECC) Guyana on Tuesday. Delivering the keynote address at the Chamber Day Luncheon, Hopkinson said the country is undergoing “phenomenal” growth as new investment flows […]

November 27, 2025

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The Regional Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons took their oaths on Thursday, with President Dr Irfaan Ali emphasizing that unity must prevail. In his address, Dr Ali reminded the officials that assuming office was “not merely a formality” but a reaffirmation of the democratic covenant between leaders and the people they serve. He said that consistent […]

November 22, 2025

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Parents raising children with disabilities are set to receive new financial and social support as the government prepares a package of tax incentives and assistance aimed at easing the burden many families face. The announcement came during a Region Six cabinet outreach in New Amsterdam, where President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali told residents that the […]

November 10, 2025

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Off Brazil’s northeastern coast, where the sediment-heavy water of the vast Amazon River tips out into the Atlantic, are two very different types of treasure. The first is an ecological gem: a 3,600 square-mile deepwater coral reef discovered less than a decade ago. The second treasure puts the first in immediate danger. Billions of barrels […]

November 10, 2025

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Payment for the government’s support to rice farmers for the second crop will be made directly to farmers, rather than through millers, Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha said Saturday during a meeting with rice farmers in Region Six. “The President announced that for every bag of paddy sold this crop, we will contribute $300. With the […]

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Oil fund holds enough to clear external debt, says finance minister

Lusignan Golf Club credits corporate sponsors for vibrant tournament year

PSC urges review of GECOM’s structure to avoid political gridlock

Magistrate rejects Mohameds’ constitutional challenge; extradition proceedings

Scotiabank is Bank of the Year 2025

Rising economy needs every skillset, says European Chamber keynote speaker

Top regional leaders sworn in, President urges unity

Government to introduce tax relief, new support for parents of children with disabilities

Guyana part of planet’s newest oil frontier

$300 per bag to be paid directly to rice farmers, says Minister Mustapha

Strong showing for Guyana at Pan American Youth Chess Festival

IMF: Prudent policies underpin Guyana's growth, falling unemployment and narrowing deficit

Culture, music and heritage take centre stage at Emancipation Day

Strong showing for Guyana at Pan American Youth Chess Festival

IMF: Prudent policies underpin Guyana’s growth, falling unemployment and narrowing deficit

Culture, music and heritage take centre stage at Emancipation Day