Skills shortages put Guyana’s project delivery under pressure, report warns
The labour-supply warning creates a distinct business story about delivery capacity, recruitment and the evidence needed to assess whether training is meeting demand.
Category: Economy
Guyana reports 33.3% first-half growth as non-oil economy expands 10.1%
Guyana’s latest government estimates show rapid growth alongside substantial differences between sectors. The figures offer context, not a forecast for every business.
Guyana’s priority agricultural output rises 27.9% since 2020
Guyana produced 1.81 million tonnes across 15 priority agricultural commodities in 2025, up from 1.41 million tonnes in 2020, according to official figures.
GGMC expands access to authorised gold-declaration services in mining districts
GGMC says declaration services are being brought closer to miners through offices, licensed traders and visiting arrangements. Participants should still verify each outlet’s current authorisation.
IDB says Guyana remains a low-debt regional outlier despite 2025 increase
Guyana’s debt-to-GDP ratio increased in 2025, but the IDB says low debt, concessional financing and oil revenues continue to provide fiscal space. The key issue is how that capacity is managed.
Guyana’s 50% profit-oil share and the 39.8% production figure explained
Guyana receives 50% of Stabroek profit oil. Here is why that currently equals about 39.8% of total production, plus a separate 2% royalty.
New Era for Entrepreneurship as Guyana Development Bank Bill Passes Parliament
A new chapter for Guyanese entrepreneurship is set to begin following the passage of the Guyana Development Bank Bill 2026,…
Guyana’s Parliament approves 54.9B Supplementary Budget
Guyana’s National Assembly has approved Supplementary Financial Paper No. 1 of 2026, authorising an additional $54.9 billion in public expenditure…
Guyana Labour Ministry, GCCI Partner to Address Workforce Shortage Amid Economic Boom
Guyana’s Ministry of Labour and Manpower Planning and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) are moving to strengthen…
Guyana gov’t rolls out cheque payment for citizens as $100K cash grant initiative continues
Guyana’s Senior Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, has announced that eligible Guyanese without a bank account can now register on…