The Caribbean Economic Forum 2026 opened in Barbados today, bringing together policymakers, investors and financial leaders from across the region.

During the opening session, Governor of the Bank of Guyana, Dr. Gobind Ganga highlighted Guyana's strong economic performance and called for greater investment in key sectors.

Guyana continues to record double-digit economic growth, supported by the prudent management of oil reven

One of Guyana’s leading beverage and manufacturing companies, Banks DIH Limited has officially launched canned versions of its popular beers, marking a new phase in the company’s production and distribution operations.

The familiar taste of Banks Beer and GT Beer is now being delivered in a new way, as Banks DIH introduces canned packaging aimed at boosting convenience and expanding how consumers enjoy the brands.

Residents of Bartica on Friday witnessed another commitment delivered as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially handed over three brand-new pieces of equipment to support an infrastructure maintenance and community enhancement programme across Region Seven.

The initiative, announced two weeks ago during a previous presidential outreach in the township, will immediately begin improving roads, drainage, beautification and public spaces, under the stewardship of a newly established local committee.

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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is stepping up efforts to prepare businesses for the launch of the Guyana Development Bank. At a business seminar breakfast today, GCCI President Kathy Smith urged entrepreneurs to put proper financial systems in place to benefit from the bank and grow their businesses.

The business breakfast seminar was aimed at educating businesses and facilitating access to financing opportunities. Smith emphasised that while the Development

Efforts are ongoing to reclaim land as the government works to develop an additional 11,000 house lots that will help meet the demand in Region 3. Addressing residents at the Leonora Track and Field Center, Dr. Jagdeo highlighted the challenges to meet the demand.

"So, we're busy now trying to acquire the land. The problem in this region is that from this area going to Parika, we don't have much public lands. They're all private lands.We on

On Wednesday, the Guyana Languages Unit, hosted its inaugural Indigenous Language Awards at the University of Guyana. The first batch of graduands from the Elementary Wapichan Course were celebrated for their contributions to advancing Indigenous language education in Guyana.

The ceremony recognised learners who successfully completed the programme and highlighted ongoing efforts to preserve, promote, and revitalise Indigenous languages as an important part of Guyana’s cultural heritage.

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