An entrepreneur’s return to Guyana to explore investment opportunities

MITRANAND ‘Mitch’ Singh is a Guyanese entrepreneur, technology professional and investor with business interests in both Guyana and Canada. Although his professional journey has taken him abroad, Guyana has always remained central to his identity, ambitions and long-term vision.

He was born and raised in Guyana, where family, community, and personal responsibility played important roles in shaping his outlook.

Singh’s mother, in particular, has been a quiet source of strength and guidance throughout his life. As he prepares to start a family of his own, he carries forward the values and example she set for him while choosing to keep the broader details of his family life private.

Singh told Pepperpot Magazine that growing up in Guyana allowed him to experience both the warmth of Guyanese society and the difficulties people face in creating opportunities for themselves.

He stated that from an early age he was curious, independent, and interested in how things worked.

“That curiosity eventually developed into a passion for technology, problem-solving and business,” he said.

However, at age 16, he left Guyana to continue his education abroad. Leaving home at such a young age required him to mature quickly, adapt to a different environment and learn to navigate unfamiliar systems.

Over time, Singh built his career in technology and established PlexxTech Solutions in Canada. The company provides managed information technology, cybersecurity, Microsoft cloud, and technology risk services to businesses.

Singh said his work has given him extensive exposure to structured business environments where documentation, cybersecurity, compliance and accountability are considered essential, not optional.

He became particularly passionate about helping organisations understand that technology is not simply about purchasing equipment. It is about protecting information, managing risk, establishing proper procedures and ensuring that systems support the organisation’s wider objectives.

Singh reported that, despite building a life and business abroad, he never lost his connection to Guyana.

About eight years ago, he returned to establish M3Tech Solutions. His decision was driven by more than commercial opportunity.

“I wanted to bring home some of the knowledge, standards and practical experience I had developed abroad and demonstrate that a Guyanese technology company could deliver services at an international level,” he said.

Singh added that investing in Guyana has not always been easy. Red tape, inconsistent processes and the absence of clearly enforced standards can frustrate even the most committed investor.

He pointed out that, too often, there is a workaround for the system rather than an effort to improve it.

“We sometimes resist structure, compliance and change because informal arrangements appear easier in the short term. However, those shortcuts eventually cost the country through inefficiency, weak accountability and lost opportunities,” he said.

Singh told Pepperpot Magazine that he holds no animosity towards Guyana, but his frustrations stem from his love for the country and from recognising how much more we can become.

“I appreciate the development and improvements taking place across the country, and I want to contribute constructively to that progress. At the same time, development must be accompanied by transparency, proper planning, measurable outcomes and accountability. Public and private institutions should be able to explain what was promised, what was delivered, how much was spent and who is responsible when standards are not met,” he said.

Singh related that his investments have gradually expanded beyond technology. He is involved in agriculture through ARV Chicken, a Guyanese poultry operation focused on contributing to local food production and reducing dependence on imports.

He said that agriculture has given him a deeper appreciation for the challenges faced by local producers, from feed costs and animal health to infrastructure, market access and competition from imported products.

Singh noted that it has also strengthened his belief that technology, modern farming practices and better coordination can transform Guyana’s agricultural sector.

Meanwhile, outside of business, he loves exploring Guyana and experiencing the country beyond Georgetown.

He said its rivers, communities, agriculture, natural environment and extraordinary potential constantly remind him why he chose to return and continue investing here.

Singh believes the diaspora has an important role to play, but Guyanese living abroad must feel that they are returning to a system that respects their time, investment and expertise.

Looking ahead, he intends to expand his work in technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and agriculture while exploring initiatives in modern livestock production, renewable energy, responsible investment, and technology-driven development.

Singh’s long-term ambition is to help create enterprises that can compete internationally while remaining firmly rooted in Guyana.

“I do not expect change to happen overnight. However, I believe change begins when citizens stop accepting that ‘this is just how things are’. I want to see people held accountable, institutions strengthened and investments judged by the value they create for Guyanese people,” he said.

Singh added that this is our Guyana: One People, One Nation, One Destiny. He wants to see it develop, compete and succeed, not only because of its oil and natural resources but because of the strength, creativity and determination of its people.

He has a thriving chicken farm at Yarrowkabra on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, and his IT business is located at Lot M, G3 Building, Diamond, East Bank Demerara.