Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, on Saturday, met and engaged with leading representatives of the private sector, at the Ministry of Finance.
The engagement allowed representatives of the sector to raise and discuss issues of interest as the government intensifies preparations for Budget 2026.
During the engagement, Minister Singh used the opportunity to reiterate the government’s appreciation for the strong collaboration and ongoing engagement with the private sector over the years.
Attending the engagement were senior representatives of the Private Sector Commission, Georgetown Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Women Chambers of Commerce and Industry Guyana, Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana, Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association Ltd., Guyana Association of Bankers, and Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association.
Also joining the engagement was the Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Godfrey Statia, and a team of senior officials from the Ministry of Finance.
Dr. Singh reassured the representatives of the sector that the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government is committed to maintaining an environment that is conducive to increased private investment, job creation, and income generation.
Minister Singh further elaborated that “we want more people working, earning, accumulating savings, and wealth, investing and prospering,” and expressed that the government, under the leadership of President Ali, remains committed to doing all that is necessary to ensure that Guyana remains an attractive destination for diversified private investment.
In December 2025, President Ali highlighted that “over the next five years, we’ll witness Guyana’s environment for doing business becoming one of the most attractive to the private sector, both domestic and foreign.”
The President also reiterated the government’s commitment to continue diversifying the economy, modernising infrastructure, expanding business opportunities, creating jobs, educating and training people, raising incomes, and cutting the cost of living.
During the meeting, representatives from the private sector expressed appreciation for the government’s continued engagement with the sector and recognised the government’s efforts to drive economic transformation and foster a more competitive business environment.
The sector also reiterated its commitment to working with the government to continue developing the country’s economic potential.
This year’s Budget will be the first Budget presented to the Parliament following the PPP/C’s re-election to office.
