AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInvestment and Nature Finance: King Charles arrives Thursday for talks on economic ties and environmental protection, including a meeting with British businesses and local stakeholders. Guyana’s Global Biodiversity Alliance, now above 140 members, is seeking financing to turn conservation commitments into action. Agriculture: Paddy prices have risen to $3,500 per bag, while the government explores export markets including Venezuela and Kenya. Small Business: The Guyana Development Bank has drawn 15,000–20,000 applications for loans without interest or collateral; Finance Minister Ashni Singh says sound business planning and management remain essential. Infrastructure: About 85% of poles are up on the new East Coast Demerara transmission line, which is intended to improve grid reliability and support growing demand. Growth and Delivery: The IMF projects Guyana’s economy will grow 22.3% this year, but the reported $16.9 billion loss at GuySuCo highlights challenges beyond the oil boom. Finance Minister Singh is also pressing for faster delivery of World Bank-funded projects.
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