Guyana’s planned diaspora bond has not yet been launched, six weeks after President Irfaan Ali first announced the initiative.
The delay coincides with a town hall meeting in Castries, Saint Lucia, where Ali addressed members of the Guyanese diaspora to promote the upcoming issuance.
During the event, the president offered tangible incentives to potential investors, including free university degrees and traveling document clinics.
These perks are designed to lower barriers for overseas Guyanese looking to invest in their home country’s sovereign debt.
The absence of a concrete launch date or prospectus details has left the timeline for the bond’s debut uncertain.
The push for diaspora capital comes as other emerging markets refine their debt strategies.