Jagdeo challenges Republic Bank to help bring in capital for projects

President Bharrat Jagdeo being taken on a tour of the bank by its Managing Director John Alves

Republic Bank opened its new $560M branch at Diamond, East Bank Demerara yesterday and was challenged by President Bharrat Jagdeo to become the conduit to help in selling Guyana’s vision abroad and bring in capital for projects that could transform Guyana.

The bank, with locations in countries throughout the region, is the second to open an office in the growing area, and the Chairman of its Board of Directors, David Dulal-Whiteway also said that branches on the East Coast of Demerara and Lethem are on the horizon. He said that the company is investing more because of their confidence in the economy and the great potential for Guyana’s future. “Expanding our network is one thing. Our number one priority,