Guyana Office for Investment

09/10/2026

The newly constructed Matthews Ridge Airstrip is now equipped with lighting to facilitate night landings, enhance aviation safety and strengthen connectivity, ensuring greater accessibility, particularly during emergencies.

(Source: President Irfaan Ali's page)

09/10/2026

Guyana’s growing development landscape continues to attract interest from regional and international investors looking for investment opportunities and to contribute to the country’s transformation.

Minister within the Ministry of Housing, Vanessa Benn, together with Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bishram Kuppen and Chief Executive Officer of CH&PA, Dr. Martin Pertab, welcomed a delegation from the Guyana-Colombian Chamber of Commerce for discussions on potential opportunities for collaboration.

The meeting was held on Thursday in the Boardroom of the Ministry’s Houston, E.B.D. Headquarters. It focused on Guyana’s expanding housing, construction, infrastructure and urban development sectors, with the delegation also highlighting the expertise and capabilities of Colombian companies in engineering, construction, building materials and sustainable development solutions

(Credit: Department of Public Information/FB)

09/10/2026

Guyana’s non-oil export earnings increased by 24.6% to US$1,146 million in the first half of 2026, compared with the same period in 2025. Gold led the growth, with earnings rising 48.5% to US$826.2 million, while sugar and bauxite also recorded gains.

This performance highlights the growing contribution of traditional industries to Guyana’s economy and reinforces efforts to diversify beyond oil and gas. With strong first-half results supporting the outlook for the remainder of the year, Guyana continues to strengthen its export base and advance towards a more diversified and resilient economy.

More details: https://guyanachronicle.com/2026/10/09/strength-of-non-oil-sectors-further-demonstrated-by-24-6-per-cent-increase-in-exports/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU1sUVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6wkPQ5Xhory-lD2vqdQxc0YqNJvwAWIQoiFI60nitV81tPlvrWzkkrqbrWrQ_aem_Q8DHubCXCtPxPZYTTeBcRQ

--within first half of 2026

09/10/2026

At SOTIC 2026, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues highlighted the need for Caribbean nations to expand their tourism offerings through stronger partnerships, multi-destination packages and increased investment.

Her remarks underscore Guyana’s approach to tourism as part of broader economic diversification, while highlighting the opportunity for the Region to leverage its shared identity, connectivity and unique experiences to create a more competitive and sustainable Caribbean tourism product.

Read more: https://guyanachronicle.com/2026/10/09/guyana-identifies-itself-as-regional-tourism-development-partner/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU1sTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR450FVaGkaaAuYIUv7u0UN_kXj3Rdg0oPNwANkMqDWXWAhPi0Em7C3L0CqcKQ_aem_bnd4gKTTPBpJ5-3sUJ3HZQ

-Minister Rodrigues calls for expansion of offerings, working formula for all Caribbean nations

09/10/2026

The IMF’s 2026 Article IV Report highlights 19%+ real GDP growth in 2025, a 14% expansion in the non-oil economy, a significant decline in unemployment, and continued improvements in household incomes, investment and social outcomes, while describing Guyana’s economic outlook as “highly favourable.”

More details: https://guyanachronicle.com/2026/10/09/imf-emphasises-guyanas-growth-is-reaching-workers-households/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU1sS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR61hQjh7Flwx6NPDQF5jxwtnq_YtNQFBnuw9B4jnVLLoxQOHjwv9sE-iYNrpg_aem_ui-IfcP1TGj-tqMlfwCgfA

--says non-oil economy up 14 per cent, unemployment more than halved as economy’s prospects remain ‘highly favourable’

09/10/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐧.

09/10/2026

𝐆𝐎-𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🇬🇾

The Guyana Office for Investment hosted an investment luncheon during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026, bringing together investors, hoteliers, development partners and tourism stakeholders to explore the opportunities shaping Guyana’s tourism ecosystem.

Featured remarks by Dr. Peter Ramsaroop highlighted Guyana’s investment landscape and the opportunities emerging across the tourism sector, including the cross cutting opportunities such as the regional food import bill, aviation connectivity, air cargo and logistics.

Local hotelier Roy Bassoo of Cardinal Investments shared a powerful story of growth, from achieving 100% occupancy during July and August, to ongoing expansion at the Courtyard Project and the development of a second hotel, demonstrating the growing demand for quality accommodation in Guyana.

Additionally, International investor Andres Botero Toro took the audience through a journey aptly described as ”From Bush to Business” showcasing how seamless government support can help transform virgin land with no access road into a thriving hub of development and the completion of the 172 room Four Points Sheraton hotel.

Finally, John Edghill, Senior Director of Investment, reaffirmed the Government’s continued support for new and expanding tourism projects, including eco-tourism ventures and tour operators, while highlighting the resources available through Guyana’s Tourism Incentive Guide.

The message was clear: Guyana’s tourism story is one of opportunity, partnership and transformation.

08/10/2026

Hon. Peter R. Ramsaroop, MP, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, today addressed SOTIC26 at a special investment lunch held at Atlantic Suites by Hyatt, highlighting how connected tourism investments can create shared gains across the Caribbean.

Using Goldratt’s concept of “throughput,” he urged stakeholders to look beyond visitor arrivals to the value their spending generates across regional economies.

One family’s holiday could include a resort on one island, a theme park for the children, a rainforest adventure in Guyana, Caribbean food and locally made products taken home.

That journey links investment opportunities in aviation, hotels, family attractions, agriculture, transport and small businesses. Easier regional travel and faster immigration clearance can help translate those connections into greater spending, jobs and income.

One holiday can create business in several countries—a shared win for the Caribbean.

“The visitor moves through our region. Opportunity must move through our communities,” Hon. Ramsaroop emphasised.

08/10/2026

The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) will be part of the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA) Business Luncheon on Tuesday, October 13, being hosted under the theme “𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆: 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑.”

The discussion will focus on strengthening Guyanese SMEs for investment and export opportunities and exploring practical avenues for US–Guyanese business collaboration, featuring Hon. Susan Rodrigues, Minister of Tourism, Industry & Commerce, and H.E. Nicole Theriot, U.S. Ambassador to Guyana.

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
📍 Guyana Marriott Hotel
⏰ 11:30 AM

RSVP here: https://gmsagy.odoo.com/event/business-luncheon-13/register

08/10/2026

𝐒𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔: 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕, 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆

For the first time, Guyana is hosting the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026, taking place from October 5–9 at the Atlantic Suites by Hyatt in Georgetown. The official opening ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 7, bringing together tourism leaders, stakeholders and innovators from across the region.

Delivering the feature address, H.E. President Dr. Irfaan Ali called for a renewed regional approach to tourism, with greater focus on investment, connectivity, technology, infrastructure and cooperation to strengthen the Caribbean’s long-term competitiveness. The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) is also present at SOTIC 2026 through an information booth, engaging with participants and highlighting its mandate to promote, facilitate and support local and foreign private-sector investment and export development in line with Guyana’s national development priorities.

SOTIC 2026 provides a platform for the region to exchange ideas and explore how smart technology, sustainable practices and inclusive growth can shape the future of Caribbean tourism.