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Nandlall vows to make banking easier in Guyana, says barriers to opening accounts and accessing loans will be dismantled

(NewsRoom)- Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has assured that the government is actively working to remove unnecessary obstacles in Guyana’s banking system to make it easier for citizens to open bank accounts and access financing. Speaking on The Starting Point Podcast on Sunday, Nandlall admitted that bureaucratic “disconnects” and outdated […]

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Deepwater port, gas project vital to boosting Guyana’s global competitiveness — Fernandes

Managing Director of Bounty Farm Limited, David Fernandes, has praised the government’s Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project, which will be a major boost to industrialisation by utilising the gas from the offshore Stabroek Block oilfields to convert and supply cheaper electricity to the local grid.  During a recent appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, Fernandes highlighted that

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Guyana to maintain highest regional growth for 2026, 2027 – World Bank

Guyana is expected to maintain the highest economic growth rate in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026 and 2027, according to the World Bank’s latest regional outlook. The Transformational Entrepreneurship for Jobs and Growth report, released in October 2025 and based on data recorded up to September 25, said Guyana’s economy is projected to

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Oil revenues must drive social equity and sustainable development—President Ali

— says business community has important role to play in overall development   President Dr Irfaan Ali has underscored that the oil and gas revenues Guyana earns must not be a means to an end, but a catalyst that drives sustainable development and social equity across the country. The Head of State told the business

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Berbice deepwater port a necessity as Guyana braces for explosive growth in maritime sector – Minister Indar

Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to plans for a deep-water port in Berbice, Region Six, which would support the country’s expanding maritime sector. Indar made these remarks on Thursday when he attended the World Maritime Day exhibition at the National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara. The event

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Revival of Georgetown badly needed, but citizens must also do their part– Min. Benn

Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, has commended the initiative recently announced by President Dr Irfaan Ali to revive and beautify Georgetown, labelling it as a project that is “badly needed.” She made those comments during an interview on the Starting Point podcast. Minister Benn underscored that the state of the capital city

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