The IDB says Caribbean exports grew 19.1% in the first half of 2026, with growth concentrated in Guyana and Suriname. Official Guyana data show domestic exports up 77%, but crude oil supplied 93.3% of their value.
The Commonwealth Trade Portal has launched with 15 pilot countries. Guyanese MSMEs may apply to its directory, but Guyana-specific tariff, trade-data and market-requirement pages are not yet live.
MODEC Guyana has issued an RFI for offshore FPSO preservation services covering condition assessment, corrosion protection, inspection and digital records. Responses are due 18 November, but the notice is not a tender, quotation request or award.
GRA has renewed its warning that imported spirits must carry approved excise tax stamps, placing importers, wholesalers and retailers on notice that non-compliant stock may be seized.
Guyana is expanding diaspora recruitment as labour demand outpaces the available skills supply. For investors, the test will be whether overseas interest becomes measurable hiring, enterprise formation and lasting local capacity.
Bank of Guyana has designated the Guyana Development Bank as a credit information provider, placing its lending within the national framework for credit checks, portfolio reporting and borrower rights.
Seven Gazette instruments update Guyana’s aviation framework across dangerous goods, cargo handling, leased aircraft, maintenance and export airworthiness certification.
GGMC has identified four historical mineral tenures on Amerindian titled lands and clarified where Village consent, written agreements and public objections enter the licensing process.
GuySuCo is seeking domestic and international bids for seven equipment packages and an Albion boiler-chimney retender closing on 17 November.
Jags Aviation has added a new Bell 407 as Guyana’s registered aircraft fleet expands, although regulatory requirements remain before commercial service.
