AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBanking and Small Business: Bank of Baroda opened its new Georgetown headquarters after growing total business to G$51.2 billion in 2025–26, up from G$28.7 billion three years earlier. President Irfaan Ali urged commercial banks to expand lending to small firms, calling them vital to jobs and a more diversified economy. India Partnership: Guyana and India signed agreements on digital payments and small-business support, alongside a US$500 million credit line for development projects. A national payment system modelled on India’s UPI is expected by year-end. Energy Trade: Guyana’s High Commissioner told Indian media the country could eventually supply up to 20% of India’s crude needs, and raised the prospect of joint refining and bunkering facilities. Green Transport: Guyana commissioned its first solar-powered EV charging station at the University of Guyana, part of a four-station rollout backed by UNDP funding.
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