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The Rose Hall and Albion estates have exceeded their combined weekly sugar production target for the week ending March 7, the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc. (GuySuCo) has announced, signalling a strong early performance in the First Crop of 2026.
The two estates produced a combined 2,457 tonnes of sugar, surpassing the weekly target of 1,989 tonnes by 468 tonnes.
GuySuCo said the factories also recorded a Tonnes Cane to Tonnes Sugar (TCTS) ratio of 12.53 for the week, reflecting improving efficiency in the conversion of cane to sugar.
The achievement is particularly significant for Rose Hall Estate, which recorded its highest production figures since it was reopened by the government in 2023.
Estate Manager Threbhowan Shiwprasad attributed the improved performance to stronger teamwork and better coordination across the estate.
“This improvement we see at Rose Hall is due to factory employees and field staff working closely as a team. There has also been improved communication at all levels, the delivery of clean, fresh cane to the factory, and the proactiveness of staff members, together with the engagement of workers, all of which are contributing to the improved results,” Shiwprasad said.
The First Crop of 2026 is expected to run until around the first week of May.
Currently, Albion, Rose Hall and Uitvlugt estates have commenced operations for the crop, while Blairmont Estate is expected to come on stream during the coming week.
GuySuCo noted that while the industry continues to face labour shortages, estates have benefited from favourable weather conditions during the early weeks of the crop, which has supported field harvesting and factory operations.
The corporation also commended the management, staff and workers of Rose Hall and Albion estates for their dedication and teamwork as the crop progresses.
