AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade and Investment: Brazil-Guyana trade reached about US$800 million in the first eight months of 2026, up 25% year on year. A new Brazil-Guyana chamber plans to connect businesses through joint ventures, trade missions and investment matchmaking. Small Business: The Guyana Development Bank has received up to 20,000 applications within weeks of launching, while GCCI’s Small Business Week offers workshops and an expo for local entrepreneurs. Energy: ExxonMobil has not sought an extension to its Stabroek Block exploration licence, due to expire in October 2027. Its proposed 35-well campaign for 2028–33 is still awaiting approval. Fisheries: Government has allocated $1.5 billion for fisheries development. New monitoring and dolphin-safe fishing measures aim to protect marine life and preserve access to the US seafood market. Environmental Risk: Authorities stabilised a barge carrying about 8,000 barrels of waste oil at an East Bank wharf, with cargo intact and containment booms deployed; questions about its ownership and destination remain unanswered.
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