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Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha stated that production has risen across nearly all subsectors since 2020 and expressed a goal to double agricultural output while enhancing Guyana's ability to supply regional markets. The government intends to cease importing onions by the first quarter of 2027, alongside plans to increase corn and soya production to eliminate imports by the same timeframe.
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ExxonMobil Guyana's Socioeconomic Manager, Lorna Carlson, advised local businesses to develop capabilities to participate in Guyana's expanding oil and gas sector during the Guyana Supplier Forum 2026. The company is involved in the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project and is also working with the Guyana Government on a larger gas development project in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
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Mohamed Shiraz Roshandin, President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC), met with Formula 1 Honorary Chairman Emeritus Bernie Ecclestone and his wife, Fabiana, in Brazil on November 9, 2026, to learn about marketing strategies native to the region.
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The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is soliciting expressions of interest from contractors, firms, service providers, and investors to handle maintenance, janitorial supplies, and septic tank emptying for public convenience facilities throughout Guyana. This effort is part of a national push to enhance urban sanitation, public health, and environmental management.
APNU MP Sharma Solomon is requesting clarification from the Government of Guyana regarding the expenditures on the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project and the steps being taken to prevent ongoing blackouts while the power plant is under construction.
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Analysts suggest that Nasdaq's planned expansion to trade US stocks nearly continuously could lead to closer ties with Asian markets and increased investor competition.
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According to the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's economy expanded for the 15th consecutive quarter, achieving a 5.1 per cent growth rate in the first nine months of the year, which is the strongest pace in five years following the Covid-related contraction.
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Kensington and Chelsea councillors have learned that an NHS service supporting those impacted by the Grenfell Tower fire faces a funding reduction starting next year, with no confirmed service beyond 2029.
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Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) announced After Tax Profits of $9.82 billion for the financial year ending September 30, 2026, according to the Guyana Times. This figure represents a 16.8 per cent rise from the $8.41 billion reported in 2025, driven by a 20.6 per cent increase in Profit Before Tax to $13.36 billion.
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Kaieteur News reports that MP Sharma Solomon has voiced concerns regarding the lack of transparency surrounding ExxonMobil Guyana Limited's (EMGL) exploration costs in the Stabroek Block, noting that these expenses, which Guyana might have to cover through cost recovery, are largely undisclosed.
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Kaieteur News reports that Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) has appointed six Guyanese nationals to managerial positions, marking a milestone where all Base Manager roles are now held by Guyanese. This development is cited by GYSBI as proof of its increasing ability to cultivate management skills internally.
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Chinese building materials giant Huaxin Building Materials Group has agreed to a US$1.6 billion deal to acquire a 99.99 per cent stake in CSN Cimentos, Brazil's second-largest cement producer, marking China's initial entry into the Brazilian cement market.