GBTI CEO (ag.) James Foster today presented a cheque valued One Million Five Hundred and Thirty Eight Thousand Dollars ($1,538,000) generated from the GBTI Haiti Disaster Relief Fund to Prime Minister Mark Phillips. Foster said GBTI activated the Fund following the devastating Earthquake in August and encouraged public support. The donation is a collective...
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IDB Invest partners with GBTI to boost its trade finance program
IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, has incorporated Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) into its Trade Finance Facilitation Program (TFFP) through a guarantee and funding facility. GBTI is Guyana’s largest indigenous bank actively providing financing and other banking services to the country’s productive sectors. This partnership will support GBTI as it...
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GBTI team up with Rotary Club of Georgetown to donate ECG machines to GPHC
The Cardiology Department at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was boosted with the donation of a spanking new ECG Machine, made possible by the Rotary Club of Georgetown and Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI). At the simple presentation ceremony on Monday at GPHC, Rotary President, Ramona Singh, explained that in May,...
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GBTI accumulates $3.5M in St Vincent Relief effort
The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited today presented a cheque valued three million four hundred and forty thousand, one and thirty eight dollars to Prime Minister Mark Phillips at his Camp Street Office. The presentation represents the collective effort of members of the public and GBTI in support of the people of St...
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The Board of Directors of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited (GBTI) announces the appointment of James Foster as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ag. Mr. Foster will assume responsibilities carried out by Mr. Richard Isava, Managing Director of Guyana Americas Merchant Bank Inc. since January 2018 under the title, Executive Director.
Mr. Isava, continues to serve as a Director of the Board of GBTI. Mr. Foster, a Guyanese, brings extensive experience in banking in the USA, the Caribbean and Canada. This covers private, retail, corporate banking and successful mergers as well as mortgage insurance and his seminal involvement in projects in many of the major world...
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From Fashion to Food: How to Make the Most of a Trip to Milan
Milan has long held a position as a major fashion and design capital, with a rich history that stretches back to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. If you’re a world traveler, here is what to see and do next time you’re in the city. Fashion and Design Today, many of the world’s leading Italian...
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5 Attractions in Spain You Absolutely Have to Visit
According to the World Tourism Organization, Spain was the second most popular country for tourism in 2018, with 81.8 million visitors. The country is a favorite among European travelers, especially those from Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, who spend summer vacations in Costa del Sol or on the Balearic Islands. These regions are...
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Adding Value – A Look at the Future of Rice in Guyana
As the largest lender to Guyana’s agricultural industry and a strong supporter of the rice sector, GBTI is excited by the many opportunities that the future holds for Guyanese rice farmers and producers. Perhaps the most promising of these opportunities is the development of value-added rice products. This was the focus of a recent forum...
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How to Stay on Budget with GBTI’s Quick Cash Christmas Promotion
There’s no denying that the Christmas season can put serious pressure on budgets. Between gift-giving, hosting meals and other events, and participating in fun activities with friends and family, there’s often a lot of money flying out of your wallet at this time of year. But remember, the holidays should be about appreciating and spending...
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What You Need to Know about Guyana’s Last 2 CONCACAF Nations League Games
The Guyana men’s senior national football team, known as the Golden Jaguars, reached the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Gold Cup in 2019 for the first time in its history. Since then, the Golden Jaguars have been attempting to build upon that impressive feat with strong performances in the recently...