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US EXIM Bank approves loan for Guyana’s gas-to-energy project
The Board of the United States' Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has approved a just over US$500 million loan for the gas-to-energy...
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Use simplified due diligence for opening bank accounts – Finance Minister tells commercial banks
(Left to right) Demerara Bank Limited's (DBL) Chief Executive Officer, Dowlat Parbhu; Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh and Chairman of...
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Central Bank Governor says routine opening of foreign exchange accounts too risky
Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr Gobind Ganga. Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr Gobind Ganga on Tuesday...
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Guyana tightens foreign exchange trading; Central Bank ready to intervene when necessary – officials
Though many non-bank cambios are selling United States dollars at a rate of GY$219 for US$1, Guyanese are being assured...
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Overseas-based Guyanese eligible for cash grants if in Guyana – Jagdeo
Mr Bharrat Jagdeo Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said overseas-based Guyanese, who are 18 years and older as of...
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Ali praises Barbados’ financial literacy-linked cash transfer system
President Irfaan Ali and Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley speaking at the opening of the Barbados Labour Party's 85th Annual...
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Reduce cash grant, deliver to individuals instead of households – former Finance Minister Jordan
Former finance minister Winston Jordan Former finance minister, Winston Jordan on Sunday recommended that government abolish plans to distribute the...
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Deputy Police Commissioner Brutus goes on leave to allow for probe
Just days after Deputy Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus was reassigned from administration to Head of Special Branch, the Guyana Police...
Read moreDetailsRecords prove police commissioner wrong about deputy commissioner’s multi-million dollar deposit in police credit union
Deputy Police Commisioner Calvin Brutus. One day after Acting Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken denied that a high-ranking police officer ever...
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Guyana to amend laws to facilitate easy extradition to US
Attorney General Anil Nandlall flanked by representatives of several State agencies that are a part of the AML/CFT regime. Attorney...
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