Guyana's public debt jumps nearly US$1B in H1 2026 as debt service costs rise 30%

Guyana's PPG debt rose to US$8.57B by end-June 2026, an increase of nearly US$1B in six months, with debt service expanding 30% per the Mid-Year report. The borrowing pace signals fiscal expansion amid oil revenue windfalls, raising questions about debt sustainability and fiscal discipline. The development matters as it may affect Guyana's credit profile and investor sentiment toward its sovereign bonds.