The Guyana Banker’s Association Inc. (GABI) has been closely monitoring the developments surrounding the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and our highest priority at this time is the health and safety of employees, customers and communities. Our Members are focused on limiting the direct impact on employees and customers, while supporting efforts to limit the spread of...
As Guyana’s first indigenous bank with a strong focus on corporate social responsibility, GBTI is dedicated to helping make life better, not only for all Guyanese, but for the country’s friends and neighbors as well. This is why GBTI is proud to have committed $3 million in relief funding to the Bahamas, which is struggling...
As fall begins and much of the world prepares to swap sunglasses for scarves, we take a look at the reasons why your winter travel plans should include a trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Summer in Winter Only the brave and foolhardy would visit Abu Dhabi during the peak summer months spanning...
From credit cards to student loans to mortgages, millions of people carry at least some debt. Despite all the education available on why debt can be a problem, many people continue to accumulate large bills at high interest with no plan for paying it off. Once a debt has been created, it can be hard...
At GBTI, we’re always sorry to see summer go. The good news is that September brings so much to look forward to! Not only are we commemorating Indigenous Heritage Month, a national event in Guyana since 1995, we’re also excited to be hosting our first ever Mathematics Olympiad in celebration of Education Month. Read on...
Like many other organizations and individuals, GBTI welcomes Indigenous Heritage Month—celebrated in Guyana every September—as an important opportunity to honor and support Guyana’s Amerindian peoples, and to work towards greater equality between Guyana’s indigenous and non-indigenous populations. How does GBTI support indigenous communities? As Guyana’s first and largest indigenous bank, GBTI has a long history...
Organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Cricket World Cup is the preeminent championship of One Day International cricket. While a similar tournament has been held since 1912, the first-ever official ICC Cricket World Cup took place in London, England in 1975. It was won by the West Indies, which scored a 17-run victory...
When it comes to hiring an asset management firm, you need to trust that the professional you’re relying on will provide you with sound guidance and advice. For this reason, it’s important to have a conversation with any asset manager you’re considering working with. You want to ensure that they understand your tolerance for risk...
