THE Private Sector Commission (PSC) has thrown its full support behind President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s Project Rescue Georgetown, describing the initiative as a bold and visionary step to restore the capital city’s image and functionality.
In a statement, the Commission commended the President for spearheading what it called a “critical intervention” to reclaim Georgetown’s status as a modern, vibrant, and sustainable hub for business, culture, and national pride.
For years, Georgetown, once known as the Garden City of the Caribbean, has been plagued by neglect, mismanagement, and partisan obstruction, the PSC noted. The organisation pointed to clogged drains, garbage-filled streets, deteriorating roads, dilapidated markets, and neglected public spaces, which it said have hurt both the quality of life for residents and the city’s investment climate.
“Georgetown is the first place most investors will see in Guyana, and we only have one chance to make a good first impression,” the PSC stressed, adding that a clean and orderly city sends the right message to visitors, strengthens business confidence, and creates jobs.
The Commission highlighted several key elements of Project Rescue Georgetown, including improved waste management, rehabilitation of canals and drainage systems, upgraded markets, modernised infrastructure, and the restoration of parks, boulevards, and heritage landmarks. It also welcomed plans to introduce organised vending zones, which it said would improve urban order and safety.
According to the PSC, these reforms will directly benefit the business community by boosting competitiveness, raising productivity, and improving morale among citizens.
The group further linked the initiative to the government’s broader national development agenda, which has already seen major investments in roads, bridges, housing, hospitals, and schools. Extending this transformation to the capital, the PSC said, will allow Georgetown to keep pace with Guyana’s rapid growth.
Calling the effort a matter of collective responsibility, the PSC urged citizens, businesses, and other stakeholders to join in reclaiming Georgetown’s “past glory” and shaping a capital that reflects the aspirations of a modern Guyana.
The Commission pledged its partnership with the government, committing to work hand-in-hand with stakeholders to ensure the success of the initiative.