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Agriculture

Invest less and earn more – GRPA urges rice farmers as the global price continues to drop

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President of the Guyana Rice Producers Association, Lekha Rambrich, advised farmers to reduce investments to maximise profits, given the ongoing decline in global paddy prices. Rambrich told reporters that India has produced 154 million tons of rice, with over 20 million tons entering the global market, leading to declining prices as more rice is cultivated […]
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OIL & GAS

Strong leadership and local content law driving Guyana’s oil & gas boom

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Guyana’s transformation into the world’s fastest-growing economy has not been left to chance but is the product of deliberate leadership and policies, particularly in the oil and gas sector. This was the central message delivered by Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat during a recent appearance on the Starting Point podcast, where he credited the […]
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ENVIRONMENT

At UNGA 80, Pres. Ali presses climate justice, biodiversity finance and a “balanced” energy transition

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President Dr. Irfaan Ali says Guyana used the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to advance concrete work on climate justice, biodiversity financing and energy security, underscoring that the country is now “a leader, not a listener” in global climate fora. In an early-morning conversation on Main Street in Georgetown with journalist […]
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HEALTH

Guyana Positions Itself as a Global Example in NCD and Mental Health Response

Staff Reporter
At a time when non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health disorders are exacting a heavy toll worldwide, Guyana is carving out an unlikely role: as a blueprint for how developing countries can turn political will into tangible health outcomes. That was the message delivered by Dr. Mahendra Carpen, Presidential Adviser on Science and Healthcare Modernisation […]
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BUSINESS

Guyana’s Banking Sector Expands Access with Innovation and Growth

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Guyana’s banking industry continues to evolve, pairing strong financial growth with new opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses. The sector has already demonstrated impressive resilience, with credit to the private sector jumping from about GYD $260 billion in 2020 to over GYD $410 billion by mid-2024, a nearly 60% increase. Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has […]
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TRAGEDY

“It’s like a dream for everybody; everyone is in shock”—wife of Corentyne Motorcyclist who died in accident

Staff Reporter
Relatives of 23-year-old Eric Kissoon, a construction worker and fisherman of Lot 200, Number 72 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, are mourning his sudden death following a motorcycle accident on Sunday. Reports indicate that around 3:55 p.m., Kissoon was riding motorcycle CN 7562 along the Number 68 Public Road at a high speed with two pillion riders […]
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