Over half of the annual budget goes to debt servicing, hindering efforts at public investment. In May of 1996, Guyana received a 67 percent stock of debt reduction from its Paris Club creditors. The write-off included Guyana's debt to its largest creditor, Trinidad and Tobago, bringing Guyana closer to a sustainable level of debt. Although still severely constrained by debt obligations, with strong exports and continued growth, it is estimated that Guyana could reach sustainable debt levels by 1998. Infrastructure Guyana s infrastructure is severely deteriorated.
Water supply is erratic.
Roads are in disrepair. Commuting from outlying areas is difficult due to lack of bridges which necessitate onerous river crossings by ferry. The sea wall which protects the low lying, populous, coastal region is in disrepair. Farming is hampered by a need for improved drainage and irrigation systems. Access to telecommunications is still limited.