President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali assents to the Guyana Development Bank Act 2026 on Thursday, bringing the legislation into force. Both outlets report that the Act is aimed at creating and enabling the operationalisation of a new financial institution in Guyana. The stated purpose is to expand access to financing, along with accompanying technical support, for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The coverage also notes that the Act was passed by Guyana’s National Assembly prior to the President’s approval. According to the reports, the new bank is expected to provide not only funding opportunities but also mentorship and technical support services to help SMEs develop and grow. The assenstion marks the legal step required to establish the institution and begin the process of putting it into operation. No further details about the bank’s structure, leadership, or timeline for launch are included in the provided excerpts.