By: Marvin Kato | HGP Nightly News|
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill has assured international investors that Guyana is the place to do business, emphasizing that the country’s rapid growth—fueled by its oil wealth—has created vast opportunities across multiple sectors.
Speaking at the recently concluded International Business Conference, Minister Edghill described Guyana as a “country in a hurry”, focused on bridging its development gaps while preparing for the next wave of economic expansion.
“When you’re battling hard for resources, you must judge what is extremely important and what can be done,” he explained, adding that the government’s strategy balances immediate infrastructure needs with long-term developmental planning.
Since the start of oil production in December 2019, Guyana has become a magnet for foreign investment, with several large-scale infrastructure projects underway. Minister Edghill highlighted ongoing initiatives such as the newly commissioned Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge, the Wismar–Mackenzie River Bridge, the Linden–Mabura Hill Road, and major expansion works along the East Bank and East Coast corridors.
“While people might be saying ‘wow, the new Demerara River Bridge looks impressive,’ that’s something that should have been done 20 years ago,” Edghill noted, underscoring the government’s commitment to accelerating overdue infrastructure upgrades.
The Minister also pointed out that regional connectivity and commercial linkages remain at the heart of Guyana’s growth agenda, inviting global investors to partner in areas such as logistics, construction, and transportation.
“We are projecting for that new wave, that new cycle of development which is important,” he emphasized.
Minister Edghill’s message reinforced the government’s position that Guyana’s economic transformation is being strategically managed to ensure both sustainability and inclusivity, with foreign investment playing a key role in shaping the nation’s future.
