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The National Assembly on Monday passed the Guyana Development Bank Bill, clearing the way for the establishment of a new financial institution aimed at expanding access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized businesses across Guyana. The legislation fulfills a key 2025 manifesto commitment by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government and introduces zero-interest, zero-collateral […]

Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has assured residents of Region One (Barima-Waini) that maritime transport services to the region remain operational despite the loss of the MV Barima, with alternative arrangements already in place to ensure the movement of passengers and cargo. Speaking during an interview on Jump Start radio programme on Friday morning,

The government’s push to create wealth for more Guyanese is set to accelerate with three major initiatives outlined by President Dr Irfaan Ali, including the establishment of a Junior Stock Exchange in the first half of 2026. The announcement was made during the cocktail reception for the Guyana Local Content Summit held on June 2

Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, recently commended the success of Guyana’s Local Content Law, noting that it has enabled Guyanese to benefit from multi-million-dollar opportunities in the oil and gas sector.  Speaking at the 2026 Local Content Summit held from June 2-3 at the Four Points Sheraton, Dr Singh said the value of contracts

A wave of multi-billion dollar investments over the past six years in Guyana is proving to the world that the country has evolved from a nation reliant on aid to now being one of the region’s most attractive business environments, says Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh.  Speaking on an episode of the Starting Point

The government is expanding support for community-based childcare centres as part of a broader push to empower women economically, says Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud. The initiative, built around a co-investment model, is designed to help women establish and operate childcare facilities with state support, she said. Persaud said women

The Government of Guyana is expanding programmes aimed at empowering women through new initiatives focused on childcare, business development and access to markets, says Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr Vindhya Persaud. During her appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, which aired on April 26, Dr Persaud said these initiatives will build on

CitizensConnect, a mobile application that was launched earlier this year to facilitate complaints about community or public service issues, has already received over 750 reports. This is according to Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally.  During an appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, Minister Ally said his ministry has already resolved

Whether it is applying for a firearm licence or meeting with government personnel, citizens can skip long lines by using a mobile application to schedule their appointments.  According to Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, this app ensures that citizens are able to save on their productive hours and receive targeted

For Guyanese who have always dreamed of having a business, now is the opportune time to make that a reality, says Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally.  During his first appearance on the Starting Point Podcast, Ally explained that the government will soon fulfil its election campaign promise to open the