AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Security: Guyana is pushing to cut food imports through expanded corn, soya and onion production, agro-processing and better storage. Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha says domestic corn and soya could save about US$40 million in imports. Rice Investment: A new G$1.6 billion paddy-drying and storage facility in Essequibo is expected to handle up to 500,000 additional bags per crop, helping farmers reduce losses and wait for better prices. Energy and Investment: Prime Minister Mark Phillips urged Caribbean nations to diversify energy sources and attract more US investment, including in logistics and digital infrastructure. Oil Revenue: Guyana received US$1.89 billion in oil payments in the third quarter, as profit-oil payments increased. Local Business: US investors say gaps in supplier capacity and quality standards remain hurdles to sourcing more goods and services locally.
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