Guyana
Economy
Following strong real GDP growth in 2012, we have revised up our 2013 and 2014 growth forecasts for Guyana. While we believe the sugar industry will struggle in the coming years, greater...
2013-05-14Economy
Broadly in line with our expectations, the Guyanese dollar has remained in a weaker trading range between GYD202.00/US$ and GYD214.00/US$ in recent months, bringing the year-to-date...
2013-05-06Economy
Guyana's Ministry Of Home Affairs recently announced a civilian team to implement a five-year strategic plan for the country's police force. UK-based Capita Symonds formulated the 2013-17...
2013-05-06Economy
We maintain our cautious stance towards Guyana's political trajectory, as the current budget debate highlights the tensions between the country's legislative and executive branches....
2013-04-17Economy
Guyana's foreign reserves came in at US$797.3mn in January, a 3.9% year-on-year increase, but a 3.4% decline in month-on-month terms. Should the country experience difficulty funding...
2013-04-02Economy
The chairman of Guyanese opposition party A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) stated in late March that his party is open to extra-parliamentary budget negotiations even as the...
2013-04-01Economy
We are revising our forecast for the Guyanese dollar for 2013, as the Bank of Guyana (BOG) will allow for greater exchange rate flexibility in order to boost export competitiveness...
2013-03-12Economy
Guyanese officials are investigating an alleged incident in which several indigenous people were beaten by police during an anti-mining protest. Minister of Natural Resources and The...
2013-03-04



