January 2025

Demerara Bank continues to set the standard in convenience for their customers. On Wednesday, the  Bank announced that all DBL Signature Cardholders will now enjoy the special benefits of the Priority  Pass program. Priority Pass is a globally recognized program that provides travelers access to over 1,600 airport  lounges and amenities across more than 650
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The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is thrilled to kick off its 2025 tournament calendar with the inaugural GBTI Mastercard Golf Classic on Sunday, January 19. This exciting collaboration with the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) promises a day of exceptional golfing, networking and financial insights with action set to tee off at 08:00h.
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In a major step toward energy diversification, the Government of Guyana has confirmed that its highly anticipated Gas-to-Energy project is proceeding with complete transparency. The government has followed a rigorous open tendering process, ensuring fairness and accountability in every phase of the project. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo emphasized the commitment to transparency during a
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has weighed in on the recent endorsement of President Irfaan Ali by PNC member James Bond, claiming that the move is part of a broader political shift toward the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C). Jagdeo emphatically stated that no promises were made to Bond in exchange for his support, reinforcing
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In December, residents of South Ruimveldt were left without power for several hours after several poles belonging to Guyana Power and Light (GPL) toppled along Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. Addressing the situation on Thursday, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo revealed that a joint investigation by the Ministry of Public Works and GPL had
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Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has criticised the opposition APNU+AFC for what he described as their “desperation” ahead of upcoming elections, claiming their arguments and political tactics are increasingly driven by racial narratives and unfounded claims. At a press conference on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo dismissed claims from the opposition that the Indo-Guyanese population in the
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Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday called attention to a significant revenue source that he claims could help resolve ongoing financial issues in Georgetown, including the payment of striking city workers. Speaking at his weekly press conference, Dr. Jagdeo stated that the City Council has failed to pursue a $6.4 billion debt owed by
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President Dr Irfaan Ali said that his government will develop approximately 2000 house lots on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway through collaboration between the Ministry of Housing and Water and the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC). The President made the disclosure on Wednesday afternoon, while addressing residents from Silver Hill, Adventure and Kairuni at a meeting
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The government is working to improve the payment period for local contractors in the oil and gas sector, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat revealed at a recent press conference. He stated that the government is pushing oil companies to settle payments with contractors within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice. This will mark
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In a significant legal development, the Government of Guyana extradited Parmanand Singh, a Guyanese citizen, to the United States on Wednesday, January 15. Singh, who waived his right to an extradition hearing, consented to return to the USA to face judicial proceedings related to a fatal vehicular incident. The extradition follows a formal request made
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