GUYANA-Private sector welcomes “Project Rescue Georgetown”

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Private Sector Commission and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry have both welcomed the Government’s “Project Rescue Georgetown”, which aims to clean up, beautify, and return Georgetown to its past glory of being a Garden City.

In a statement on Friday, the Private Sector Commission said years of partisan obstruction and administrative failures have left the city with clogged drains, garbage-strewn streets, deteriorating roads, dilapidated markets, and neglected public spaces.

The PSC stated that these conditions have not only undermined the quality of life for citizens but have also constrained investment, trade, and the ease of doing business.

The Commission said it welcomes “Project Rescue Georgetown” as a timely and necessary response. It aims to organize vending zones and improve urban order, creating a safer and more efficient environment for commerce.

According to the PSC, as businesses, it knows that Georgetown is the first place most investors will see in Guyana, and there is only one chance to make a good first impression.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, in a separate statement, said that as Guyana’s business landscape continues to evolve, the drive to enhance the city will also contribute to a more investor-friendly environment.

The Chamber noted that the initial plans include a keen focus on sustainable urban development, heritage preservation, biodiversity, citizen engagement, upgraded drainage networks, architectural restoration, waste management, and city upkeep.

President Irfaan Ali announced the launch of a City Revival Plan to rescue the nation’s capital city of Georgetown, ensuring its beautification and modernization.

The President stated that, with the Government already investing billions in infrastructure and development projects in Georgetown over the past five years, he is ready to move forward with several projects aimed at improving the city.

He said the plan will be a sustainable one that forms part of a national strategy, which will see similar help being rolled out in other towns and villages nationwide.