Guyana

The deterioration in the trade balance has pulled the current account balance down substantially. In 2005, the current account deficit more than doubled to US$149.9mn, or 18.5% of... 2006-09-07

Following the national elections in September, which were considered the most orderly and peaceful in recent memory, our short-term political risk rating for Guyana has risen considerably,... 2006-09-07

Following the national elections in September, which were considered the most orderly and peaceful in recent memory, our short-term political risk rating for Guyana has risen considerably,... 2006-09-07

With 75% of all votes counted, the People's Progressive Party (PPP) led by current President Bharrat Jagdeo has a very good chance of winning Guyana's general election held earlier... 2006-08-31

With 75% of all votes counted, the People's Progressive Party (PPP) led by current President Bharrat Jagdeo has a very good chance of winning Guyana's general election held earlier... 2006-08-31

uyana experienced deflation in April for the first time since February 2005. Consumer prices fell 0.55% month-on-month (m-o-m), bringing the annual inflation rate to 8.3%, down from... 2006-08-21

The Georgetown Consumer Price Index experienced deflation for the first time in over a year in April (the last incidence of deflation was February 2005 when prices fell by 1.28% y-o-y).... 2006-07-14

With the gradual end of preferential access to the European market for sugar, Guyana, like many Caribbean sugar producers, is exploring alternatives. High global prices for oil, a... 2006-06-16

BMI View: The Q1 trade deficit grew to US$68.8mn despite a 15% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in exports. Looking forward, high oil prices will continue to drive import growth while... 2006-06-14

Recent events in Guyana have further undermined the state of security and democracy. First, Agriculture Minister Satyadeow Sawh was murdered on April 22 in his home. While investigators... 2006-05-18