AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGuyana Development Bank Launch: The Guyana Development Bank is now operational, with an online portal live and a new board in place to start zero-interest, zero-collateral SME lending up to G$3 million, aimed at boosting entrepreneurship and creditworthiness; Digital Access: The application process is designed to be simple for loans from G$50,000–G$300,000, with more documentation for larger amounts, and help desks expected later this week; Policy Push: President Irfaan Ali urged borrowers to treat loans as responsibility and build repayment discipline, while Finance Minister Ashni Singh said efficiency will be the bank’s key measure; Sector Impact: Tourism stakeholders (THAG) say the bank could unlock growth for lodges, tour operators and the wider tourism value chain, but warn capacity building must keep pace; Regional Context: In parallel, former Finance Minister Winston Jordan renewed calls to exit the sugar business, arguing preferential pricing is gone and future funding may become “politically painful.”
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