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IDB’s private sector transactions in Guyana total US$173M
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As discussions and meetings continued today during the 2024 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest, Senior…
New Hope-like drainage canal in Reg. 6 to reduce flooding by 70%
The government is building new drainage canals similar to the massive Hope canal on the East Coast Demerara (ECD) and President Dr. Irfaan Ali says the forthcoming structure in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) should reduce flooding in…
President eyes greater sugar production at Skeldon Estate as more lands to be used
President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced that another 5,000 hectares of land will be used for sugar production at the Skeldon Estate in Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne).
Dr. Ali, while addressing the commissioning ceremony of…
President makes appeal for modernisation of banking sector in Guyana
Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali believes that the banking sector in Guyana remains largely old-fashioned even though there is much liquidity to tap into.
As such, he urged banks operating in Guyana to innovate and move beyond…
East, West Ruimveldt residents awarded $127M worth in contracts
Twenty-seven (27) contracts totalling $127 million were on Friday awarded to residents of East and West Ruimveldt, Georgetown for major community development works.
This initiative aims to empower villagers, particularly the youth, to…
‘One Caribbean’ IDB strategy to address unique regional challenges
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Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh, is currently attending the 2024 Annual Meetings of the…
Scotiabank celebrates collaboration with Guyana Girl Guides Association
As International Women’s Day is observed across the world, Scotiabank is celebrating its collaboration with the Guyana Girl Guides Association (GGGA), through which 70 girls and young women are being provided with opportunities to realise…
Single mothers receive $1.5M business grant from First Lady
In observance of International Women’s Day today, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali handed over three grants totaling $1.5 million to three single mothers to fund their start-ups.
Those who received the grants were 38-year-old Loveveol Cort of…
Rotary Demerara activates peace initiative for cadet schools
In February, the Rotary Club of Demerara completed the first phase of its 2024 Peace Initiative through schools attached to the Guyana National Cadet Corps (GNCC).
According to a release from Rotary Demerara, Rotary International (RI)…
‘More diversity & inclusivity’ – More women needed in the workplace, says Women’s Chamber
Despite facing the issue of gender equality, women and girls have been breaking barriers by taking up roles in various sectors in society.
And for last year, women accounted for more than 41 percent in workplaces.
In observation of…