AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoManufacturing: Gafsons Industries now has three products certified under Guyana’s National Standards Mark, including its 1,700-litre water tank. The company is also pursuing new projects in UV boards and stone-plastic composite products. Energy & Skills: Prime Minister Mark Phillips urged regional cooperation on long-term energy planning as demand rises. Bevon Noble became Noble Drilling Guyana’s first local crane operator, marking a step forward for Guyanese workers in skilled offshore roles. Oil & Oversight: Guyana received US$768 million in profit oil in September and withdrew US$200 million, leaving the Natural Resource Fund with about US$5.5 billion. The IMF praised strong growth but called for tighter spending oversight, completed oil-cost audits and better-targeted subsidies. Diversification: CARICOM teams will assess regional capacity to supply paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen. Meanwhile, nine non-oil export subsectors recorded lower earnings in the first half of 2026. Tourism Workforce: The Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute is 80% complete and remains on track to open by year-end, as hotel expansion boosts demand for trained workers.
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