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Affordable housing initiatives in Guyana and Cyprus

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Latest: Guyana and Cyprus launch new affordable housing initiatives

Guyana and Cyprus have introduced new affordable housing initiatives. In Guyana, the Housing Ministry has invited expressions of interest for the construction of 400-square-foot, one-bedroom social housing units. Annou

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Guyana economic expansion and development

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Guyana and Qatar discuss expanding investment and energy cooperation

Guyana is experiencing rapid economic growth fueled by an expanding oil sector and a strong non-oil economy. In Region Two, officials have described a “record-breaking economic boom” characterized by a dynamic economic c

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Guyana energy security and national oil company planning

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Latest: Guyana debates resource management and domestic refinery plans

President Irfaan Ali has outlined plans for a new national oil company in Guyana designed to bolster energy security and reduce dependence on imported refined products. The proposed entity will focus on domestic refining

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Guyana ExxonMobil oil sector developments

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Latest: ExxonMobil seeks suppliers for Guyana oil and gas training facility

In August 2026, ExxonMobil reported second-quarter earnings of $14.5 billion, driven by record output from Guyana’s Stabroek Block, which is producing approximately 900,000 barrels per day. The ExxonMobil-led consortium—

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Guyana MV Barima disaster: Inquiry and salvage updates

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Latest: Guyana Commission of Inquiry advances M/V BARIMA investigation

The 87-year-old MV Barima capsized on 18 July 2026 off Guyana’s Essequibo coast, killing at least 73 people and leaving over 30 missing. Subsequent accounts suggest the death toll may reach approximately 100, including m

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Guyana digital service transformation

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Latest: Guyana to implement mandatory online passport appointment system

Guyana is undergoing a digital transformation of its public services. In August 2026, President Irfaan Ali announced the implementation of a modern e-procurement system scheduled for completion by the end of the year. Th

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Guyana agricultural and tourism sector integration

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Latest: Guyana tourism authorities launch food safety training for vendors

Guyana is implementing initiatives to strengthen the link between local agricultural production and the growing hospitality and tourism sectors. The Ministry of Agriculture has focused on aligning farmer production with

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Guyana government measures to reduce living costs

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Latest: President Irfaan Ali addresses cost of living and consumer habits

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali has introduced several initiatives aimed at addressing the rising cost of living, specifically targeting food prices and transportation costs. Initially, the President expressed disappointme

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M.V. Barima maritime disaster and relief efforts

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Latest: MV Barima tragedy: Relief efforts exceed $75 million as opposition seeks interim payments

Following the July 18 capsizing of the M.V. Barima off the coast of Essequibo—an incident that resulted in 73 deaths and left at least 30 people missing—the Guyanese government established the HEART Initiative to provide

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Caribbean Court of Justice leadership controversy

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Latest: Caribbean Court of Justice President addresses Guyana judicial impasse and panel-fixing claims

The rift within the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has intensified following the leak of internal correspondence. A majority of the court’s six sitting judges accused President Justice Winston Anderson of exercising “a

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