MV Barima Tragedy: A New Inquiry | Guyana News

Guyana Launches Zero-Interest Business Bank | Guyana News

Guyana just launched a bold new Development Bank designed to fuel entrepreneurship by offering zero-interest loans up to $3 million—with no collateral required. Targeting overlooked groups like young founders, women-led businesses, and people with disabilities, the bank prioritizes cash flow and business viability over credit scores. Beyond funding, it delivers mentorship, training, and technical support, with pathways to larger loans via commercial banks. Focused on key sectors like farming, tech, and tourism, the bank learns from past failures to build a resilient engine for economic growth—backed by a clear legislative win in the National Assembly. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3fe894d76e0a5215

MV Barima Tragedy and Political Tensions | Guyana News

The MV Barima tragedy continues to shake the nation as the government updates Parliament, launching a Commission of Inquiry and the HEART Initiative to support victims. The President calls for national unity, honoring survivors and grieving families while thanking global and local aid. Prime Minister Phillips confirms 76 survivors after one death, with 73 confirmed dead and 30 still missing. Yet, opposition protests erupt, demanding resignations of key ministers and rejecting government invitations, exposing deepening political tensions amid ongoing rescue efforts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa7101808497ec4c

Guyana Approves $54B Spending Push | Guyana News

Guyana’s National Assembly just approved a massive $54 billion spending spree—fueling big-ticket projects like the Gas-to-Energy initiative, housing, roads, and back pay for sugar workers. Nearly $19 billion heads straight to the Prime Minister’s office for the Gas-to-Energy push, while housing and water get $17.5 billion, and agriculture receives over $8 billion—including funds for GuySuCo workers. The Ministry of Public Works also gets a major boost for road upgrades. Despite opposition lawmakers boycotting questions to protest the MV Barima disaster, the full budget—$54 billion in capital and $5 billion in current spending—passed unanimously. The government’s priorities are now locked in, set to reshape Guyana’s energy, housing, and agricultural sectors. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/76c0ecbcac9e96b8

Guyana's Oil Wealth Under Scrutiny | Guyana News

Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund just hit a major milestone—with nearly $4 billion in oil revenues managed transparently and accountable. Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh unveiled the 2025 report, praising the NRF Board, Oversight Committee, and Investment Committee for their diligence. The IMF is applauding too, calling Guyana’s open reporting a model for responsible wealth management. With major appointments renewed and external scrutiny strengthened, the government’s message is clear: this money is being handled for the long-term benefit of all Guyanese. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db776dfcbe0c6e17

Guyana Secures Major Infrastructure Funding | Guyana News

Guyana just landed major funding deals that will transform key infrastructure and services nationwide — from a brand-new airport terminal to a modern hospital in Region Seven, upgraded water systems in Demerara-Mahaica, and big strides in environmental protection. With over 61 million Euros for the airport, a deferred payment plan for the hospital, and loans totaling 50 million USD from the Caribbean Development Bank and Japan, the government is strategically reinvesting in the future. This isn’t a one-time win — it’s the result of 30 years of smart fiscal management that turned Guyana from a debt-ridden nation into a fiscally resilient one, now channeling every dollar into better lives for all citizens. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8dc4b584c55ff8f8