THE University of Guyana (UG) has announced the return of its highly anticipated Money Week, scheduled for June 3 to 5, 2025.

After a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative is back in full swing, offering a dynamic three-day series of forums, workshops, and discussions under the theme: “Building Your Prosperity: Dollar by Dollar.”

Hosted at the Turkeyen Campus from 10:00 hours to 17:00 hours daily, Money Week 2025 is a face-to-face, free-of-charge event open to students, faculty, alumni, and the general public. Since its launch in 2017, Money Week has been dedicated to advancing financial literacy and empowering attendees, especially young people, with the tools and knowledge needed to manage money, build wealth, and navigate the financial world with confidence.

This year’s edition promises to be especially impactful, with a strong emphasis on technology, investing, and innovation, including sessions on cryptocurrency and fintech. One of the major highlights will be a forum led by the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) on Wednesday, June 4, featuring Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, Managing Director of the JSE.

Topics to be covered at the JSE-led forum include: The Jamaica Stock Exchange: A Safe, Secure & Transparent Stock Market; The Role of Fintech in Promoting Financial Inclusion in Developing Economies; Making Your Money Work for You on the Stock Market; and a panel discussion: “Financing your Business for Growth – What are the Options?”

Attendees will gain practical insights into managing personal finances, making sound investment decisions, and creating generational wealth. Additionally, businesses and entrepreneurs will have the chance to network with financial service providers, learn about funding opportunities for SMEs, and get expert advice on accessing capital for business growth.

Local investment brokers, commercial banks, Wallet Wisdom, One Communications, Action Coach Guyana, and HerVenture are among the entities that will be present. Interactive conversations with successful local business icons will also add a rich, real-world perspective for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Another key feature will be access to UG Recruit, the university’s in-house digital platform that connects job seekers with employment opportunities.

Organisers are encouraging early registration due to limited space. Registration can be completed via the following link: https://forms.gle/hzNRA7eMqvrJAw5G7

Money Week is powered by UG’s School of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (SEBI) and the Office of Philanthropy, Alumni and Civic Engagement (PACE) in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.

For more details and the full schedule, visit www.uog.edu.gy or follow the University of Guyana’s official social media pages.