THE Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), along with local bottled water manufacturers, met with the Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar and leadership of the Guyana Water Inc (GWI), to discuss opportunities and challenges within Guyana’s water-manufacturing sector.
The GMSA in a press release on Friday, welcomed President, Dr Irfaan Ali’s initiative to achieve 100 per cent locally produced bottled water (HS 2201) in Guyana.
The association highlighted this as a strategic move towards self-sufficiency, estimating a potential reduction in imports by around G$150 million, which would bolster the local manufacturing industry and foster economic growth.
“Key participants and producers of water from GMSA stressed the crucial need for a unified approach among stakeholders and regulators to uphold consistent standards.
“The meeting also provided a platform for dialogue on key areas impacting the sector, including production and distribution issues, policy measures, investment incentives and quality assurance and regulatory compliance,” GMSA said.
The GMSA affirmed that it is dedicated to collaborating with the government and all industry stakeholders to enhance the local bottled water industry in Guyana, focusing on quality and global competitiveness.
