President Dr. Irfaan Ali met with the Board of Directors and Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) on Saturday, expressing dissatisfaction with the management of the estates and their failure to meet the 2025 production targets.
During the meeting, the President emphasized that every estate will be held accountable for its performance, stating, “Beginning with the first crop of 2026, estates that fail to meet their targets will see changes.” This move comes as GuySuCo ended the 2025 year with a disappointing production total of 59,200 metric tonnes, falling short of the revised target of 60,000 metric tonnes.
In a brief post on his official Facebook page, President Ali signaled a new era of accountability and performance-based management within the corporation. His comments echoed long-standing concerns raised by former sugar estate manager Vishnu Panday, who criticized what he described as entrenched mismanagement in the sector. The President remarked that such practices, which he characterized as “disguised by class talk and fanciful language,” will no longer be tolerated as the industry undergoes aggressive restructuring.
Speaking during a press conference as part of an outreach initiative in Region Six, President Ali reiterated the importance of sugar to the regional economy, stressing that investments must be aligned with tangible results.
The meeting and subsequent statements highlight the government’s commitment to revitalizing the sugar industry, ensuring that its management aligns with the strategic goals set for the future.
