The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) convened its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders reviewed a year of solid financial performance, recognised key strategic advancements, and marked a significant leadership transition with the appointment of a new Chairman. 

In delivering his first Chairman’s Address, Mr. Suresh Beharry reported that GBTI recorded a Profit After Tax of G$4.5 billion, representing an 8.2% increase over 2024, driven by disciplined expansion of the loan

Building on the absence of major flooding in Region Six despite recent heavy rainfall, Member of Parliament Zamal Hussain has assured that measures are in place to reduce the risk of potential flooding during the upcoming May–June rainy season.

During an interview with NCN News, MP Hussain said the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), has been working assiduously to ensure that all canals and internal drains are pr

The government has signalled its readiness to provide targeted support to the rice industry as farmers grapple with falling market prices and sharply rising production costs driven by global challenges.

Addressing rice farmers during a recent engagement, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged that while Guyana may earn increased revenues due to higher global oil prices, those gains are outweighed by the immediate economic pressures facing key productive sectors.

“We have immediate problems,”

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) applauds the Government of Guyana for its

interventions to support rice farmers across the country.

With more than $3 billion in financial support towards rice farmers, this initiative represents an impactful decision that will further support the bolstering of Guyana's agriculture sector.



Over the years, the Chamber has noted the government's continuous substantial injections into the rice

industry, with frequent efforts to support stakeholders.

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Twenty-one women from Region 10 have successfully completed specialised training in renewable energy to the Guyana utility-scale solar photovoltaic program.

The five-week course held at the Linden Technical Institute equipped participants with practical hands-on skills for the growing solar energy sector.

Participants described the training engaging and impactful, with lessons ranging from system installation to calculating wire sizes and costing solar setups. 

"I learned how t

Minister of Housing Collin Croal says the single-window system is transforming planning and development approvals. By shifting from paper-based procedures to a fully online platform, the ministry has processed thousands of applications and reduced its backlog by 99 per cent. 

At a recent forum, the minister disclosed that thousands of applications have been processed, resulting in a decrease in pending cases. Additionally, ongoing weekly reviews and targeted interventions are helping to keep the system e