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INFRASTRUCTURE

Budget 2026: $119.4B to supercharge energy sector as gas-to-power, smart grid and solar rollout accelerate

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The government has allocated $119.4 billion in Budget 2026 to drive what it says will be a sweeping overhaul of Guyana’s energy sector, with major investments geared toward expanding generating capacity, modernising the grid, accelerating renewable energy projects and completing the flagship Gas-to-Energy initiative by the end of this year. Senior Minister in the Office […]
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BUSINESS

Budget 2026: Tourism institute to open, Palmyra Cultural Market tapped as flagship “orange economy” projects

Staff Reporter
The government is positioning tourism and the creative industries as major job-creation engines in 2026, with the anticipated completion and opening of the Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute at Port Mourant, Region Six, and the development of the Palmyra Cultural Market among its flagship initiatives. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility […]
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OIL & GAS

Guyana to launch first government-led 3D seismic survey across unlicensed offshore acreages

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Guyana is moving to conduct its first government-led, multi-client 3D seismic survey across unlicensed offshore acreages, a step that will strengthen future petroleum licensing rounds and support the establishment of a local data repository. Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh told the National Assembly that the government is engaging two seismic acquisition companies to conduct […]
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Agriculture

$1B silo investment, $430M more for rice in 2026 -Dr. Singh

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Government is moving to further strengthen the rice sub-sector through expanded investment, improved infrastructure, and new market opportunities, as part of its production-focused strategy for agriculture, according to Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh. Addressing the National Assembly on Monday during the Budget presentation, Singh said government’s […]
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BUSINESS

Private sector credit jumped 18% to $531.8B in 2025; manufacturing lending up $12.9B

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The private sector credit expanded sharply in 2025, rising by an estimated 18 per cent to $531.8 billion, with notable increases in lending to key productive sectors including manufacturing, mining and services, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh reported during the presentation of Budget 2026. Dr. […]
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TECHNOLOGY

Guyana postcode, e-tickets, chatbot among gains at Guyana Post Office -PM Phillips

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Prime Minister Mark Phillips says the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has undergone significant modernization, marking a major shift in how the long-standing institution delivers services to the public. According to Phillips, the corporation has integrated e-commerce systems, digital customer service tools and improved logistics, while still maintaining its mandate of keeping “people, organisations and […]
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EDUCATION

Major ICT expansion on the cards for 2026 as government rolls out new innovation initiatives

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Prime Minister Mark Phillips has signalled a major expansion of the government’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and innovation agenda from 2026, outlining a series of new programmes aimed at deepening digital skills, widening access, and positioning Guyana as a regional leader in technology and innovation. Speaking on recent initiatives and forward planning, Phillips said […]
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