AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism: Guyana was named Best Emerging Destination 2026 at the World Tourism Awards, following a record 453,489 visitor arrivals in 2025, up 22% year over year. Investment: The government is courting foreign firms for housing and infrastructure projects; construction grew 24.7% in the first half of 2026, and officials say demand for built homes creates room for new entrants. Oil and Trade: Guyana made up 62% of Caribbean goods exports in 2025, with exports reaching US$23.2 billion, largely on petroleum. ExxonMobil’s preliminary, non-binding deal to assess oil opportunities in Venezuela could add a regional competitor, but the company says investment depends on stable rules and protections. Finance: Bank of Baroda says it will help anchor a planned UPI-based cashless payment system and expand support for small businesses and oil-sector suppliers. Local Leadership: GYSBI has appointed six Guyanese to base-manager roles, putting Guyanese in all of the company’s base-manager positions.
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