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GBTI hosting 50 REASONS TO LOVE GUYANA SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST – In observance of 50th Republic Anniversary
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GBTI hosting 50 REASONS TO LOVE GUYANA SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST – In observance of 50th Republic Anniversary

In observance of Guyana’s Golden Jubilee Republic Anniversary, GBTI has undertaken a Social Media Contest that encourages participants to share reasons why they love Guyana. Our 50th Anniversary is a big thing for us as Guyanese and we wanted to have a fun way of celebrating and what other way to do that than with...

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Everything You Need to Know about Women of Worth and GBTI

We look at the impact of GBTI’s Women of Worth loan program, which helps single parent women start and expand their businesses. What Is the Women of Worth Loan Facility? Provided by GBTI, the initiative caters for single parent women, helping them access funding for their small businesses. Business ventures currently supported by GBTI’s Women...

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The Importance of Diversification in An Asset Management Strategy

One of the most fundamental aspects of asset management that investors need to understand is the importance of diversification. A properly diversified portfolio will continue to generate income regardless of market conditions. In other words, when one asset class underperforms, another will hopefully improve its performance in order to balance out the losses. The Two...

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Experienced Tourism and Hospitality Executive Kathryn Eytle McLean

A diversely experienced hospitality professional, Kathryn Eytle McLean has held managerial and executive positions at hotels and travel companies in North and South America. Her career began at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, where she served as assistant to the general manager and front desk manager. A management trainee, she traveled overseas for several...

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Take Control of Your Money with These Helpful Apps

Managing money can be pretty challenging, especially for those who take a carefree approach to personal finance. Whether you are saving for a specific goal or just trying to gain more clarity about your finances, using a money management app can simplify your life. One of the biggest benefits of money management apps is their...

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Cruise Planners Franchise Owner and Travel Advisor Kathryn Eytle McLean

Kathryn Eytle McLean leverages decades of experience in the travel and hospitality industries in her role as a Cruise Planners travel advisor and franchise owner. Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, she helps clients plan dream vacations at destinations around the globe. She connects vacationers to a variety of travel opportunities, from Caribbean cruises to guided tours...

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Kathryn Eytle McLean – Travel Industry Executive and Service Organization Leader

A tourism and hospitality professional with nearly three decades of experience, Kathryn Eytle McLean has been a shareholder and member of the board of directors of the Georgetown, Guyana-based Frandec Travel Services, Inc. for the last 18 years. She is also the company’s CEO. To expand her expertise and better serve Frandec, Kathryn McLean obtained...

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How to Make the Most of Electronic Banking

Also known as internet or mobile banking, electronic banking is a popular service that is used and enjoyed by millions. Electronic banking gives people access to their accounts and their money at all times. Accessing e-banking is easy from a laptop or desktop computer, but a lot of people access their accounts directly from their...

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What You Need to Know about Women’s Football in Guyana

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), which oversees the management and administrative aspects of football in the country, works to promote the sport as an activity that provides social, physical, and educational benefits to young people and adults alike. On the international level, the GFF is responsible for selecting the senior men’s team as well as...