The ambitious dreams for a thriving Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) by 2025 are, unfortunately, turning a bit sour. With President Ali himself lamenting the missed targets, the spotlight is now firmly on what went wrong – and one prominent voice has a clear answer.
Shadow Minister of Agriculture and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament (MP) Vinceroy Jordan isn’t holding back. According to Jordan, GuySuCo’s failure to meet its crucial 2025 production goals is not a surprise, but rather a direct result of the government’s insistence on a “failed model.”
In a recent statement, MP Jordan outlined his sharp critique, attributing the corporation’s struggles to two key areas:
- Poor policies: A lack of effective, strategic planning and implementation.
- Weak oversight: Insufficient monitoring and accountability mechanisms to ensure progress and address issues promptly.
Jordan argues that without a fundamental shift in strategy and a stronger hand in governance, the sugar industry will continue to falter, regardless of the targets set. This isn’t just about missing a deadline; it’s about the very foundation upon which GuySuCo is being rebuilt.
As the nation reflects on these missed opportunities, the call for better policies and more robust oversight echoes louder than ever. Can GuySuCo truly sweeten its future without a complete overhaul of its current operational and management framework?
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