OFFICIALS of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), on Thursday, met with the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Sub Committee on Agriculture to present its strategic outlook for the upcoming second crop season and beyond, and to open the door to closer working relations with the private sector.
According to a press release, during the session which was held in the PSC’s boardroom, GuySuCo outlined its ongoing modernisation and diversification efforts, including its current mechanisation programme, the use of advanced technology in field and factory operations, and several new initiatives set to come on stream in the coming months.
These efforts, the corporation said, are part of its broader strategy to ensure sustainability, enhance operational efficiency, and improve value-added production.
A significant portion of the discussion centred around the growing challenge of labour shortages-an issue affecting not just GuySuCo, but many industries both locally and globally.
The dialogue explored how greater use of technology and strategic partnerships could help address the shared constraints.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the PSC to share its insights and recommendations as GuySuCo prepares for the 2nd crop season. Both entities expressed a strong commitment to maintaining a close, ongoing relationship that allows them to benefit from synergies, align efforts, and support national development goals.
“This engagement marks a new phase of collaboration between GuySuCo and the PSC. We see great value in forging closer ties with the private sector, especially as we embrace new technologies and transform our operations,” Chief Executive Officer of GuySuCo, Paul Cheong, said
“The corporation looks forward to continued collaboration with the PSC and other stakeholders as it advances its mission of revitalising the sugar industry and contributing meaningfully to Guyana’s agricultural and economic growth,” GuySuCo said.