In a move aimed at bridging the financing gap faced by small businesses in Guyana, a Business Support Desk—conceptualised by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and facilitated by the Private Sector Commission (PSC)—was unveiled on Thursday. Jared Kissoon, an IDB consultant, explained that the support desk was developed in response to persistent concerns from the The post New IDB Support Desk launched to boost financing access for small businesses appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Graduates from the Atlantic Alliance Maritime & Offshore Training Institute (AAMOTI) under the country’s first internationally accredited maritime programme will receive internships with global companies. The graduates, whose studies were funded by the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), will now be placed with international shipping and offshore companies for internships. “All of our graduates The post 29 GOAL graduates from maritime institute to get internships with global companies appeared first on News Room Guyana.

Citizens Bank has now moved to close the accounts of candidates affiliated with the party of US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed. This follows similar action taken by Demerara Bank and GBTI. Banks have been compelled to review their compliance measures in line with international banking regulations, particularly those mandated by Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing The post Citizens Bank closing accounts of candidates from Azruddin’s party appeared first on News Room Guyana.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has issued a stern warning to health officials, declaring that those responsible for managing the country’s medical supplies must deliver results or “find a new road to walk on” by year end. Emphasising that the government is investing heavily in drugs and equipment, the President said the era of excuses and The post Pres. Ali warns of consequences for underperformance; assures there will be no shortage of health workers, medical supplies appeared first on News Room Guyana.