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April 17, 2026

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As discussions continue between Washington and Georgetown on a proposed agreement that could see Guyana accepting third-country deportees from the United States, the private sector is backing the selective integration of skilled migrants to support the country’s expanding economy. Gerry Jnr. is PSC Chairman said any such arrangement must be tightly controlled, with priority […]

September 5, 2025

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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has affirmed that the 2025 General and Regional Elections reflected the will of the people and urged political actors to refrain from casting doubt on the results. In a statement, the PSC, while not referring directly to APNU presidential candidate Aubrey Norton, said it notes with concern the use of […]

September 4, 2025

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The 2025 General and Regional Elections were among the country’s most efficient and peaceful, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) said on Thursday, joining international observers in praising the vote as transparent and well managed. PSC Chairman Captain Jerry Gouveia Jr. described the polls as “one of the most, if not the most, efficient and peaceful […]

September 3, 2025

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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) said on Wednesday it was surprised by the request for a recount but pledged full support for the process, stressing it must be timely, efficient and transparent to maintain public confidence. Both A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party have said they will […]

May 22, 2025

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The private security sector continues to be the leading source of labour-related complaints in Guyana, accounting for 25 per cent of all grievances filed with the Ministry of Labour. This concerning statistic was a key focus during a pivotal seminar hosted by the ministry on Wednesday, aimed at fostering greater awareness of labour legislation and […]

March 8, 2025

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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has maintained that unemployment in Guyana is largely voluntary, given the abundance of economic activities that create opportunities and jobs for everyone. The PSC shared this view during a recent meeting with Lusine Lusinyan, Deputy Division Chief of the Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and her […]

February 28, 2025

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The Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) has elected Komal Singh as Chairman of its new Executive Committee at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), according to a press release. Other members of the newly elected management committee include Vice Chairman Alan Newark, as well as Management Committee members Glenis Hodge, Gidel Thomside, Jennifer Prashad, Nalini […]

January 30, 2025

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has received a copy of the private sector’s proposed revision to the Local Content Act during a meeting hosted at State House. A public notice by the President’s Office Thursday noted that the proposal, which was put together by the Private Sector Commission (PSC) following a two-year consultation process across the […]