January 2025

‘Seamless financial management’ as GBTI launches MasterCard Executive Business Credit Card

‘Seamless financial management’ as GBTI launches MasterCard Executive Business Credit Card

In a bid to widen opportunities for business owners and entrepreneurs while promoting financial inclusion, the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has launched its MasterCard Executive Business Credit Card. Defined as a financial tool, the GBTI MasterCard Executive Business Credit Card offers features such as online banking, customizable limits, and access to a
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Housing Ministry assures of transparency in commercial land allocation

The Ministry of Housing and Water Friday evening issued a statement affirming the openness and transparency of its process for the acquisition of commercial lands, emphasising that the opportunity is available to all interested companies and individuals. In the release, the CH&PA made it clear that all transactions are conducted in strict adherence to established
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REGIONAL FOUR-DAY 2025: Anderson and Looknauth spearhead dominant Harpy Eagles win

A stellar performance from Kevlon Anderson, who notched his third First-Class century, alongside a remarkable five-wicket haul from debutant Richie Looknauth, secured a commanding win for the Guyana Harpy Eagles against Barbados Pride at the National Stadium, Providence. Stand-in captain Kemol Savory narrowly missed out on his own century, falling just short with a score
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As bridges become toll-free, major budgetary increase for Berbice Bridge Company

Three major bridges should become toll-free this year and to prepare for that move, the government has substantially increased the budgetary allocation for the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. In 2024, subsidies and contributions to the Berbice Bridge Company totaled $215.2 million. That figure has ballooned to $1.015 billion in the 2025 National Budget. It was
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Guyana spending another $300 million to replant trees at mining pits near Mahdia

Another $300 million was allocated in the 2025 National Budget for the reforestation of areas in and around Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro- Siparuni), Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat revealed on Friday. The disclosure was made when he was questioned about a $1 billion sum set aside for “other” spending under the natural resource management programme
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Family loses home in Grove fire

A fire of unknown origin Friday morning left a family of four in shambles, reeling in disbelief and wishing that it was all just a bad dream. Mark and Cyntina Bacchus, parents to school-aged children Maya and Matthias, of Launch Stelling, Grove, East Bank Demerara, were left with nothing but the clothes on their backs
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Inter-County prep: Demerara U-15 to face Meten-Meer-Zorg U-17 on Sunday

The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) will intensify preparation of its Under-15 squad for the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board’s Inter-County 50-over championship with a practice game against Meten-Meer-Zorg Under-17 team on Sunday (February 2). The 50-over game will start at 09:30h at the Meten-Meer-Zorg ground, West Coast Demerara. Demerara U-15: Brandon Henry (Captain), Patrice Fraser (Vice-captain), Khush
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Sugar production costs to reduce ‘tremendously’ this year

A reduction in sugar production costs is expected this year, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. Mustapha defended budgetary allocations to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) on Friday, as the Parliamentary Committee of Supply scrutinised the funds for the Agriculture Ministry. And in doing so, he told Parliamentarians that the government continues to focus heavily
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Diplomatic channels used to get fishing licenses but ‘ball in Suriname’s court’ – Mustapha

Scores of Guyanese fisherfolk continue to wait for 150 promised special fishing licenses from Surinamese authorities and though the Chandrikapersad Santokhi-led administration has seemingly reneged on the promise, diplomatic channels are still being used to get the permits. This is according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, who was grilled by Opposition Parliamentarian Vinceroy Jordan on
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