-PSC Chairman tells Building Expo 2026

-by NaAsia Bristol

The Private Sector Commission is reinforcing the need for partnerships, to continue Guyana’s construction boom, with the commission’s Chairman, Gerry Gouveia Junior, highlighting the unprecedented opportunities for local and international investors.

The Government of Guyana has for some time urged companies to form consortiums and take up opportunities in construction and other sectors.

It is a message reinforced by PSC Chairman, Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr,. at Thursday’s opening of the International Building Expo.

He pointed out that Guyana’s ambitious housing programme requires the construction of about 8,000 homes annually. This means private sector participation and partnerships, are essential to meet the demand.

“I want to encourage everyone here today, again, at this expo, you will see people that have innovative projects. You will see technology. You will see international partners coming to the front. You will see the opportunities being laid out in front of you, and the ball is in our court as the private sector,” he said.

The PSC Chairman pointed out that the government, through targeted policies, has created a strong investment climate.

He noted it is now up to the private sector to capitalize on those opportunities, while creating an industry that can continue to hold up to international standards.

“It’s not just about the growth, but it’s how do we build the safety in our buildings, the sustainability in our practices, the competitiveness of our businesses, and the international standards that we uphold here in Guyana,” Gouveia said.