Guyana expands digital infrastructure as Innovation Challenge targets practical solutions
High-speed internet now reaches more than 3,800 public locations as Guyana links connectivity, skills and innovation programmes to its digital economy.
Category: Investment
Indigenous entrepreneurs urged to prepare for Guyana Development Bank financing
Indigenous entrepreneurs are being urged to prepare business plans for Development Bank microcredit of up to G$3 million once operations begin.
Guyana invites businesses to SOTIC 2026 as visitor arrivals pass 271,000
Guyana will host SOTIC 2026 from October 5–9 as the country reports more than 271,000 visitor arrivals through July.
Forty-nine Seafield farmers to gain access to leased agricultural lands
Forty-nine Seafield farmers are to receive access to lands for which they were previously issued leases as the government addresses a longstanding dispute.
New Puruni bridge to strengthen access across major mining and forestry corridor
A permanent 109-metre bridge and supporting access roads are being developed across the Puruni River, with completion expected by December 2026.
Linden business districts and agro-investment park planned for next phase of Region 10 growth
Guyana has outlined proposed business districts and an agro-investment park intended to expand small-business and productive activity in Linden.
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.
Five Guyana tourism businesses gain global exposure as arrivals rise 12%
Five Guyanese tourism businesses have been added to Tourism Cares’ global Meaningful Travel Map. Official data also show 271,592 arrivals through July, up 12%.
Pas Cargo becomes first Guyanese private company to secure IDB Lab loan
Pas Cargo has become the first Guyanese private-sector company to access an IDB Lab loan, according to an official government announcement. The transaction’s financial terms were not disclosed.
New US$35M Wismar–Mackenzie Bridge targeted to open by October 5
The new US$35 million, four-lane Wismar–Mackenzie Bridge is targeted to open by October 5, with approach and roundabout works still underway.