AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInvestment: President Irfaan Ali and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussed expanding American investment in energy, infrastructure, agriculture and technology, including support for Guyana’s ambition to become a regional data-centre hub. Ports and Trade: At a regional shipping conference in Georgetown, Ali called for lender-backed investment to modernise Caribbean ports, saying high shipping costs are driving up living costs and hurting business competitiveness. Agriculture: Government initiatives aim to diversify farm income: rice farmers are being encouraged to integrate duck production, while 1,000 pregnant heifers from Brazil are expected to boost the cattle herd. Green Finance: GBTI sees scope to expand lending for projects that protect natural resources, while the Global Biodiversity Alliance is pressing to turn conservation pledges into investment. Business Standards: A US$17 million IDB-backed project has strengthened testing and certification services for small businesses seeking to improve product quality and compete in export markets. Mining: U92 Energy has secured two drilling rigs for uranium exploration in Region Seven, but mobilisation depends on permits as an environmental review continues. Royal Visit: King Charles is due in Guyana on October 29 for talks that include investment and the environment, alongside a Georgetown mangrove-restoration dialogue.
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