NIS 57th anniversary: pension payments & digital improvements
-by NaAsia Bristol More than 20,000 NIS pensioners are now receiving their pensions directly into their bank accounts, avoiding the need to line up to collect their benefits. As the…
Controlled Environment agriculture targets greater resilience and productivity
-by David Clarke Guyana’s agriculture, forestry and fishing sector contracted marginally in the first half of 2026, as excessive rainfall disrupted crop production. However, the Mid-Year Report shows growth…
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- 2026
- Digital Transformation
- September 15, 2026
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Gov’t expanding access to digital services
-Mid-Year Report -by David Clarke Government is accelerating efforts to make public services more accessible through digital platforms and service centres outside of Georgetown. The 2026 Mid-Year Report shows progress…
Over 156,000 new jobs, unemployment falls to 6.2%
– Mid-Year Report Guyana’s labour force grew between 2020 and 2025, while unemployment fell sharply, as the country’s rapidly expanding economy brought more people into work. The labour force is…
Guyana looks beyond oil amid economic boom
-by NaAsia Bristol Guyana’s oil and gas sector continues to drive rapid economic growth, but President Irfaan Ali says the country must use this period of expansion to build an…
OSH Centre of Excellence commissioned in Region 6
-by Kyler Rollins The Occupational Safety and Health Centre of Excellence was commissioned in Region 6 on Friday at the New Amsterdam Technical Institute, the first of its kind facility in Guyana,…
Government of Guyana Signs Mineral Agreement with Mako Mining for Eagle Mountain Gold Project
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to announce the signing of a Mineral Agreement between the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the…
Indigenous craft makers eye business growth through GDB
Indigenous craft makers are welcoming the Guyana Development Bank, saying access to financing could help transform traditional skills into sustainable businesses. This was highlighted at the Amerindian Arts, Craft and Cuisine Exhibition at…
- 2026
- International Cooperation
- September 7, 2026
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President Ali pursues investment, energy cooperation in Qatar
-by David Clarke President Irfaan Ali has begun a three-day State Visit to Qatar, where his engagements are focused heavily on strengthening economic ties between Georgetown and Doha. Shortly after…
- 2026
- Agriculture
- September 3, 2026
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Linden targeted for major agricultural production expansion
-by Nakasia Logan President Irfaan Ali has outlined plans for major agricultural investments in Region Ten, including the establishment of the country’s large-scale swine production operations. The initiative aims to…
