Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Hon. Deodat Indar, on Friday engaged with representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and key stakeholders in Guyana’s bottled water industry.
The meeting, held alongside Parliamentary Secretary Thandi McAllister, MP, brought together PSC Chairman Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr.; PSC Vice-Chairwoman Kathy Smith, who also serves as President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI); representatives of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG); the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA); local manufacturers, suppliers, and representatives of companies including Banks DIH, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), Aquafina and other bottled water producers.
Addressing concerns raised by stakeholders, Minister Indar assured the private sector that the Government’s proposed initiative is not intended to compete with existing businesses.
“We are not producing water to compete with you,” Minister Indar reaffirmed to the stakeholders.
The engagement reflects the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Government’s commitment to consulting with stakeholders and fostering partnerships that support investment, economic growth and improved services for the people of Guyana.
