AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Trade: A new nine-day shipping service links Point Lisas, Georgetown and Paramaribo, using a shallow-draft vessel to carry containers, heavy equipment and other cargo. Economic Growth: Guyana’s mid-year report estimates 33.3% growth in the first half of 2026, with full-year growth forecast at 20.8% and non-oil growth at 10.2%. Public capital spending reached nearly G$250 billion, while private-sector credit rose 11.5%. Oil Fund: The Natural Resource Fund held about US$5.5 billion at the end of September. Forest Finance: At COP31, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo urged countries to honour climate-finance commitments and make it easier for companies to buy Guyana’s forest credits, a growing source of funding for conservation and community projects. Small Business: The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce urged Citibank to develop financing suited to local SMEs and help Guyanese firms compete for major contracts.
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