R3PSInc: Development Bank can unlock new era of opportunity for Region Three businesses
THE launch of the Guyana Development Bank (GDB) has been welcomed by Head of the Region Three Private Sector Inc. (R3PSInc), Halim Khan, who has described the institution as a potentially significant catalyst for entrepreneurship, investment and private-sector expansion across Region Three. Khan’s position comes as the new development finance institution begins operations with an […]
GCCI welcomes launch of Guyana Development Bank
THE Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has congratulated the Government of Guyana on the operationalisation of the Guyana Development Bank (GDB), which commenced operations yesterday. In a press release issued on Monday, the Chamber said the new institution adds a financing avenue for Guyanese entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It described […]
Abu Zaman, Kathy Smith lead seven-member inaugural Guyana Development Bank Board
THE Guyana Development Bank now has its first Board of Directors, with Abu Zaman as Chairman and Kathy Smith as Deputy Chairperson. The seven-member board took office as the Bank began operations yesterday. Zaman brings more than a decade of senior leadership in Retail and Small Business Banking. He is currently Chief Administrative Officer of […]
Housing Ministry advances recreational facilities in housing schemes nationwide
THE Ministry of Housing is advancing the development of recreational facilities in housing schemes across the country as part of its broader effort to create wholesome and sustainable communities. Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, provided an update on the initiative on Friday, October 2, during a visit to the recreational facility under development at […]
Port Mourant Service Centre streamlining access to government services – MP Hussain
By Bebi Shafeah Oosman MEMBER of Parliament, Zamal Hussain has highlighted the important role being played by the government’s Service Centre at Port Mourant, noting that the facility is helping to streamline access to essential government services for residents of Region Six. Hussain said that the system is functioning effectively and represents the government’s plan […]
SBAs remain mandatory for 2027 CSEC candidates – Education Ministry
GRADE 11 students preparing to sit the 2027 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations must complete all prescribed School-Based Assessment (SBA) requirements. The Ministry of Education, on Monday, issued these instructions to all secondary schools following an advisory from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). The Ministry emphasised that Paper 3 is strictly not authorised as […]
THAG welcomes Guyana Development Bank
– says access to finance critical for tourism growth THE Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) has welcomed the launch of the Guyana Development Bank (GDB), describing the new institution as an important opportunity to expand access to financing for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises across the country. In a statement congratulating President […]
Traffic Chief: Siren crackdown continues, with more equipment lodged as court evidence
THE latest enforcement drive by the Guyana Police Force against the unauthorised use of sirens in private vehicles has resulted in further equipment being seized and lodged as evidence, as the Traffic Department moves to take suspected offenders before the courts. Traffic Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Singh, disclosed the latest developments during a recent update […]
Guyana Development Bank comes into operation
THE Government of Guyana has announced the launch of the Guyana Development Bank (GDB) today, October 5, 2026, in keeping with earlier announcements made by President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali. According to a press release from the Ministry of Finance, “the coming into operation of the GDB represents the delivery […]
Traffic violations top 3,600 last week as police intensify road-safety enforcement
THE Guyana Police Force recorded 3,668 traffic cases between September 27 and October 3, 2026, with speeding, dangerous parking, driving under the influence and failures to comply with safety requirements accounting for a significant portion of the violations detected. The latest figures from the Traffic Department show that 555 motorists were cited for speeding, while […]
