November 2024

Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) is leading a groundbreaking transformation effort in Guyana’s banking sector, aiming to become the country’s first fully digital bank. As part of this effort, DBL has invested in cutting-edge technology, including AI-driven processes and world-class customer relationship management (CRM) systems, to revolutionise banking accessibility and efficiency for citizens. “Demerara Bank is
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Philon Edwards, the 26-year-old Guyana Defence Force Corporal who stabbed and chopped his fiancée, was remanded to prison after facing an attempted murder charge on Tuesday. Edwards made his first court appearance on Tuesday at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court. He faced an attempted murder charge stemming from a violent attack on Letisha Reynolds, a 23-year-old
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The government will be reviewing scholarship arrangements for students following the announcement that the University of Guyana (UG) will be free from January and student loans will be written off. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Tuesday explained that with tuition fees at UG now abolished, there is a direct implication on scholarship arrangements. “We
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To improve residents’ access to  quality healthcare, the sod was on Tuesday turned to commence construction of a world- class $4.4 billion Moruca Regional Hospital in Region One (Barima-Waini). President Dr Irfaan Ali and Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony travelled to the Moruca sub-district to participate in the historic activity. The facility, which will
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West Indies won their first Test at home in two-and-a-half years when they beat Bangladesh in the first Test in Antigua by 201 runs. The visitors’ chase of 334 was brought to a close at 132-9 on the fifth morning, just an over after Alzarri Joseph struck No. 11 Shoriful Islam on the back of his shoulder. The Bangladesh
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As part of a comprehensive process of distributing the $100,000 cash grant, Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Tuesday said persons must have their photo taken during the registration process. “We are not of course compelling anybody to have their picture taken, they do have the option not to have your picture taken but if
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On Monday, November 25, 2024, in Nassau, Bahamas, Guyana and the Bahamas signed an open skies Air Services Agreement to promote and facilitate airlines to operate air services between the two countries, as well as other countries. Signing the Agreement on behalf of the Bahamas was Hon. Isaac Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister
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Thirty-two small contractors from Ituni, Region Ten, have been charged with upgrading the community’s road network under the Ministry of Public Works’ miscellaneous road programme. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips delivering remarks during a simple signing ceremony on Friday The initiative follows a pre-qualification process where residents recommended contractors from the community. At the
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The National Assembly on Monday passed amendments to the Deceased Persons Estate Administration Act to allow better access to monies left by deceased persons. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC presented the bill for its second reading at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Monday, where it received unanimous support. The
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