The Dollar and other economic signs Related Links: Banks and other economic institutions Letters Menu Archival Menu Price levels up May 20, 2007 April prices up 10.1% over last year May 19, 2007 No surge in prices in December, says Bureau of Statistics February 26, 2007 January inflation report still to be issued February 23, 2007 Non-traditional agricultural exports up January 7, 2007 Economy to be boosted with exports of poultry, beef January 7, 2007 THE JAGDEO JINX January 6, 2007 Economy grew 5% - Jagdeo December 29, 2006 US$ still selling at 205 December 23, 2006 IMF predicts year end 7.5 % inflation rate for Guyana December 7, 2006 Consumer prices fell 0.7% in October November 30, 2006 Consumer price index up slightly in July August 25, 2004 Consumer Price Index… August 6, 2004 Consumer price index records .01% increase June 7, 2004 Prices of consumer items up April 22, 2004 February price index up 0.2% March 31, 2004 Prices drop 0.4% overall in December February 19, 2004 Consumer price index shows downward trend February 18, 2004 Consumer prices down 0.2% for November January 4, 2004 Guyana dollar stable against US, other foreign currencies December 30, 2003 The key to socioeconomic progress December 15, 2003 Per capita income puts Guyana at disadvantage December 14, 2003 Keeping inflation down December 3, 2003 Inflation rate for 2003 at 5.7% -Stats Bureau November 19, 2003 Guyana dollar eases off $200 to US$1 low November 11, 2003 What the people say about $200 to US$1... November 10, 2003 Just whisper - what is the unemployment figure? November 9, 2003 Economy needs 6% growth for millennium development goals - Insanally October 25, 2003 Slight drop in price of consumer items in August October 23, 2003 Inflation rate at 4.4 percent September 6, 2003 13 per cent increase in fresh produce exports August 2, 2003 Fruit and vegetable exports up 13% for first six months July 30, 2003 Overall 0.5% decrease in food prices recorded in June July 25, 2003 Overall 1.8% hike in April prices June 9, 2003 Consumer price index shows 0.3% rise in February April 14, 2003 Statistics bureau notes 0.5 per cent increase in consumer items at start of year March 31, 2003 Notable variance in foreign currency exchange rates February 23, 2003 Year-to-date inflation at 5.9% December 18, 2002 Prices rose 4.1% for first half of year August 7, 2002 Projected 2002 growth rate realistic March 17, 2002 Growth pegged at two per cent March 16, 2002 Growth last year estimated at 1.9% February 14, 2002 Guyana’s economy has positive indicator January 21, 2002 Business outlook for 2002 December 16, 2001 Another gloomy year for the economy predicted December 15, 2001 Controls in place to halt decline in economy - Kowlessar November 17, 2001 Business failures November 6, 2001 Guyana dollar's slide continues November 3, 2001 DIDCO expansion - a vote of confidence in the Guyana economy August 30, 2001 Consumer price index fell 0.8% in Jan, up 3.8% over last year -Statistical Bureau February 16, 2001 Growth in 2000 down by 1.8% February 6, 2001 Long-term real growth targeted at 4.5% per annum January 29, 2001 Inflation rate for 2000 was 5.9% -Bureau of Statistics January 23, 2001 Economic prospects January 18, 2001 Economic, financial prospects remain good January 1, 2001 Rise in foreign currency rates reflects speculation - Dr Ganga December 29, 2000 Business Outlook December 21, 2000 Economy performed better in first half of year over same period last year August 26, 2000 Economy registers growth of 2.86% August 26, 2000 Courts continues to excel March 5, 2000 Sales up by 53%, Courts still bullish on Guyana March 3, 2000 President pleased with economic progress February 22, 2000 Foreign currency trading grew in `99 January 26, 2000 1999 inflation almost double 1998's figure January 15, 2000 Growth pegged at 2.3% this year December 12, 1999 Inflation pegged at 8.2% up to September October 13, 1999 Economic growth of 2.1% reported for `99 first half September 18, 1999 Economy records 6.8% increase in second quarter of 1999 September 15, 1999 Guyana dollar down in first quarter August 21, 1999 No sign of dramatic economic upswing - Fletcher July 23, 1999 Half-year inflation at 5.8% July 21, 1999 Year-to-date inflation rates reach 4.5 per cent June 26, 1999 Economic growth predicted at 1.8% March 27, 1999 Value of dollar down 8% September 30, 1998 Guyana dollar depreciates 1.1% September 2, 1998 Survival and growth August 28, 1998 Guyana dollar down by 3.1% at June 30 July 17, 1998 Government will protect against run on dollar-- Jagdeo March 26, 1998 Currency fluctuation March 25, 1998 Guyana dollar holding its own February 11, 1998 If you do not see the 'Guyana: Land of Six Peoples' drop-down menu on the left then please click here to enter through the front door which will give you additional options and information.