Date: August 19, 2025
Subject: “Guyana Job Creation & Labour Market Outlook (2021–2030)” by Joel Bhagwandin
Assessment Type: GBJ Independent Fact-Check Analysis

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Executive Summary

This Guyana Business Journal comprehensive fact-check analysis examines the claims made in Joel Bhagwandin’s presentation about Guyana’s labour market performance between 2021 and 2025. The presentation asserts that over 70,000 sustainable jobs were created, surpassing the government’s target of 50,000 jobs. Through extensive research involving government sources, civil society analysis, international data, and independent verification, this report finds the claims to be partially credible but potentially misleading.

The core issue lies not in outright fabrication of data, but in the conflation of different types of employment activities, including training programs, part-time work, and job restoration, under the umbrella term of “job creation.” While the methodology employed is generally sound and uses legitimate data sources, the heavy reliance on extrapolation and the absence of independent verification raise questions about the precision of the claimed figures.

Background and Context

Guyana has experienced unprecedented economic growth since the discovery of oil, with GDP expanding by approximately 44% in 2024 alone. This economic boom has created significant expectations for job creation and labour market improvements. The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government, led by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, committed to creating 50,000 new jobs in their 2020 manifesto, making employment generation a key political promise.

The presentation under review was created by Joel Bhagwandin, a finance executive and strategic advisor associated with SPHEREX Professional Services Inc., who is currently pursuing a PhD in Financial Management at Edinburgh Napier University (LinkedIn Profile, 2025). Bhagwandin’s analysis has been cited by official government sources, including the Department of Public Information, lending it significant political weight in ongoing debates about the government’s economic performance.

Methodology of Investigation

This fact-check employed a multi-source verification approach, examining government claims against civil society criticism, international data, and independent sources. The investigation involved accessing official government publications, opposition analyses, international organization reports, and various government ministry announcements to build a comprehensive picture of Guyana’s labour market performance.

Key sources included the Department of Public Information (DPI, 2025a, 2025b), Stabroek News (2025), Democracy Guyana (2025), analyses by civil society activists, International Labour Organization documents (ILO, 2025), and various government ministry announcements. The investigation also examined the credentials and methodology of the presentation’s author to assess the reliability of the analysis.

Detailed Findings and Analysis

The presentation’s central claim of creating over 70,000 sustainable jobs between 2021 and 2025 represents a significant assertion that requires scrutiny. The figure is derived through what Bhagwandin terms “evidence-based extrapolation,” using the 2021 Q3 Guyana Labour Force Survey as a baseline and incorporating data from the National Insurance Scheme, Bank of Guyana estimates, and sectoral performance indicators (Democracy Guyana, 2025).

The National Insurance Scheme data, which shows 67,905 new employee registrations between the ages of 16 and 59, provides the most concrete foundation for the employment claims. This administrative data is generally reliable, as NIS registration is mandatory for formal employment in Guyana. The close consistency between the presentation’s figure (67,905) and the government’s official statement (67,900) suggests this data point is accurate and represents genuine formal sector employment growth (DPI, 2025a).

However, the presentation’s sectoral breakdown reveals significant methodological concerns. The construction sector is credited with 30,000 jobs based on over 6,300 public contracts, using an assumption of five jobs per project. While the 180% growth in the construction sector appears to be supported by multiple sources, including social media posts (Sheriff Guyana Facebook, 2025; GNBS_GY Instagram, 2025) and government announcements, the job multiplier of approximately 4.7 jobs per contract lacks independent verification and may overestimate actual employment creation.

The housing sector claim of 25,000 jobs is linked to a 70% increase in residential mortgages from G$90 billion in 2020 to G$153 billion in 2024. This correlation is supported by President Ali’s recent announcement that 30,000 new homes will be built in the next five years, creating 150,000 jobs (DPI, 2025b). Using this ratio of five jobs per home, the construction of 5,000 homes would indeed generate approximately 25,000 jobs, lending credibility to this particular claim.

The agriculture sector presents the most problematic aspect of the job creation narrative. The presentation claims 75,572 persons benefited from training and capacity-building programs, but this figure conflates actual job creation with educational and training activities. The detailed breakdown includes 461 graduates equipped with agribusiness skills, 44,160 farmers trained in sustainable practices, 673 farmers certified for export production, 761 farmers trained in aquaculture, and 29,517 licenses processed by the fisheries department (Ministry of Agriculture, 2025). While these activities represent valuable human capital development, they do not necessarily constitute job creation in the traditional sense.

The tourism and hospitality sector’s contribution of 7,300 jobs appears more straightforward, supported by the addition of 60 new tourism products (DPI, 2025a). However, no independent verification of this figure was found during the investigation, making it difficult to assess its accuracy.

The transport sector calculation is based on approximately 20,000 new hire car and minibus registrations, with an assumption that 50% represent new drivers rather than vehicle replacements. This methodology yields 10,000 new drivers, plus an additional 11,000 truck drivers, totaling 21,000 transport sector jobs. While vehicle registration data is typically reliable, the 50% assumption lacks empirical support and may overestimate actual employment creation.

Civil Society Criticism and Alternative Analysis

The presentation’s claims have faced significant criticism from civil society activists, including Janette Bulkan, Andre Brandli, Alfred Bhulai, Kenrick Hunte, Darshanand Khusial, and Joe Persaud. Their analysis, published in Stabroek News (2025), employed World Bank country profile data and Bank of Guyana annual reports, using International Labour Organization models to estimate employment levels.

The civil society analysis concluded that employment may have increased by only 20,200 from 2020 to 2025, a figure dramatically lower than the government’s claims. Their methodology involved calculating the employed persons as the labour force multiplied by (100 minus the percentage unemployed) divided by 100, using ILO-based unemployment estimates. This approach yielded employment figures of 265,600 in 2020 and 268,800 in 2021, which reasonably matched Bureau of Statistics figures of 251,000 in 2020 and 264,900 in 2021 (Stabroek News, 2025).

The civil society critics identified 24,467 verifiable jobs from three specific government programs: 15,283 in the part-time Pathways project paying $40,000 per month, 2,700 Amerindian Community Support Officers, and 6,484 in the ENGAGE project. Crucially, they noted that none of these programs offers full-time employment, highlighting a fundamental definitional issue in the debate over job creation (Stabroek News, 2025).

The critics argued that the government is “doubling the verifiable data” and including part-time, discretionary employment in a manner that suggests governance “by the seat-of-its-pants” rather than evidence-based policy making. They called for more analytical and evidence-based government approaches, particularly given that 37% of the national budget comes from oil revenues (Stabroek News, 2025).

Government Response and Official Position

The government has consistently defended its job creation claims through official channels, particularly the Department of Public Information. A June 2025 DPI article confirmed that “more than 70,000 sustainable jobs have been created through well-crafted government investment and economic policies in various sectors, including education, infrastructure, housing, health, and tourism” (DPI, 2025a).

The official government position, as articulated through DPI, explicitly cites Joel Bhagwandin’s SphereX Market Insights and Analysis report as the source of these figures. This creates a circular reference problem, where the presentation being fact-checked is simultaneously the source of official government claims about job creation performance.

The government’s defense acknowledges limitations in the analysis, noting that the employment figures “do not fully account for expatriate and part-time workers” and that some sectors, like manufacturing and non-oil services, were excluded from the analysis.” The government also responds to “criticisms from overseas-based academics who questioned the employment figures” by highlighting “the limitations of outdated data and the need to consider more recent developments in the country” (DPI, 2025a).

President Ali’s recent housing sector announcements provide additional context for the government’s claims. His forecast of 30,000 new homes over the next five years, generating 150,000 jobs and injecting $450 billion into the economy, demonstrates the scale of the government’s development ambitions. The announcement that nearly 53,000 residential house lots and 5,000 commercial lots have been allocated over the past five years supports claims of significant activity in the housing sector (DPI, 2025b; Guyana Times, 2025).

Data Source Validation and Methodological Assessment

The presentation’s methodology relies on three primary data sources: the 2021 Q3 Guyana Labour Force Survey, Bank of Guyana labour force and population estimates, and National Insurance Scheme registration data. Each of these sources has different strengths and limitations that affect the overall credibility of the analysis.

The 2021 Q3 Guyana Labour Force Survey, conducted by the Bureau of Statistics, represents the most recent comprehensive labour market data available for Guyana. An International Labour Organization document confirms this survey as “the latest available labour force data” as of 2025, indicating that more recent comprehensive data is not available (ILO, 2025). This limitation necessitates the use of extrapolation techniques to estimate current employment levels, introducing uncertainty into the analysis.

The Bank of Guyana data provides macroeconomic context and population estimates that help validate the Labour Force Survey findings. According to the central bank’s data, this information is generally considered reliable for macroeconomic analysis. The presentation’s use of variance analysis between these two sources represents a reasonable approach to data triangulation (Democracy Guyana, 2025).

The National Insurance Scheme registration data offers the most concrete evidence of formal sector employment growth. With 67,905 new employee registrations between the ages of 16 and 59 from 2021 to 2025, this administrative data provides a solid foundation for employment claims. The NIS system’s mandatory nature for formal employment makes this data particularly valuable for tracking employment trends.

Joel Bhagwandin’s credentials as the analysis author include his role as a finance executive and strategic advisor at SPHEREX Professional Services Inc., in addition to his ongoing PhD studies in Financial Management at Edinburgh Napier University (LinkedIn Profile, 2025). These qualifications suggest relevant expertise in economic analysis and financial modeling, lending credibility to his methodological approach.

The presentation’s methodology demonstrates several strengths, including the use of multiple official data sources, transparency about limitations and assumptions, and the application of triangulation techniques to validate findings. The conservative approach of excluding manufacturing and informal sector jobs from the analysis suggests an attempt to avoid overestimation.

However, the methodology also reveals significant weaknesses. The heavy reliance on extrapolation from 3-year-old baseline data introduces substantial uncertainty. The use of assumed multipliers for sectoral job creation, such as five jobs per construction contract, lacks empirical validation. The conflation of training programs with actual job creation inflates the overall figures and misrepresents the nature of employment growth.

Economic Context and Plausibility Assessment

Guyana’s extraordinary economic growth provides an important context for evaluating job creation claims. With GDP expanding by approximately 44% in 2024 and the International Monetary Fund projecting average annual growth of 14% over the next five years, the country is experiencing unprecedented economic expansion driven by oil production and associated investments.

This economic boom creates conditions conducive to significant job creation across multiple sectors. The construction industry’s 180% growth between 2020 and 2024, while impressive, aligns with visible infrastructure development and housing expansion throughout the country (Sheriff Guyana Facebook, 2025). The decline in the unemployment rate from 14% in 2023 to 10.2% in 2024, as reported by Trading Economics, supports claims of improving labour market conditions.

The oil and gas sector’s contribution to employment, while not the primary focus of the presentation, provides additional context. ExxonMobil’s reported employment of 6,100 Guyanese workers, representing 70% of the local workforce in the sector, demonstrates significant direct employment creation. President Ali’s claims of over 6,500 new jobs in the oil and gas sector, with spin-off jobs representing more than half that amount, suggest broader economic multiplier effects.

The housing sector’s performance appears particularly robust, with President Ali’s announcement of $870 billion in housing-related investments over the next five years indicating massive planned expenditure (DPI, 2025b). The allocation of nearly 53,000 house lots over the past five years, combined with the 70% increase in residential mortgages, supports claims of significant housing sector activity and associated employment creation.

However, the scale of claimed job creation raises questions about labour market capacity and wage effects. Creating 70,000 new jobs in a country with a total population of approximately 800,000 represents a substantial increase in employment levels. If accurate, this would represent nearly a 9% increase in the total population’s employment status, a remarkable achievement that would typically be accompanied by significant wage pressures and skills shortages.

Comparative Analysis and International Context

Comparing Guyana’s claimed job creation performance with international benchmarks provides perspective on the plausibility of the figures. The assertion of creating 70,000 jobs over four years in a small economy represents an annual job creation rate of approximately 2.2% of the total population, a figure that would be considered exceptional by international standards.

Small island developing states and resource-rich economies provide the most relevant comparisons for Guyana’s experience. Countries experiencing oil booms typically see significant employment growth, but the magnitude of Guyana’s claimed performance exceeds most historical precedents when adjusted for population size.

The International Labour Organization’s broader Caribbean labour market analysis indicates that most regional economies struggled with employment creation during the post-COVID period (ILO, 2025). Guyana’s claimed performance stands out dramatically from regional trends, which typically showed employment stagnation or modest growth during 2021-2025.

The civil society critics’ estimate of 20,200 net job creation aligns more closely with typical post-recession recovery patterns and regional economic performance (Stabroek News, 2025). This figure represents approximately 2.5% of the total population over four years, or about 0.6% annually, which falls within normal ranges for developing economies experiencing moderate growth.

The discrepancy between government claims and civil society estimates highlights fundamental disagreements about employment measurement and definition. The government’s inclusion of training programs, part-time work, and job restoration inflates the figures significantly compared to traditional employment statistics that focus on full-time job creation.

Implications and Broader Significance

The debate over Guyana’s job creation performance extends beyond statistical accuracy to encompass broader questions about economic governance, political accountability, and development strategy. The government’s claims serve critical political functions, demonstrating progress on key electoral promises and justifying continued policy approaches.

However, the conflation of different types of employment activities under the “job creation” umbrella risks misleading the public’s understanding of actual labor market improvements. Training programs and capacity building, while valuable for human capital development, do not provide the immediate income generation and economic security that traditional employment offers.

The heavy reliance on extrapolation and assumed multipliers in the government’s analysis reflects broader challenges in collecting and analyzing economic data in developing countries. Limited statistical capacity and infrequent comprehensive surveys necessitate creative approaches to economic measurement, but these methods introduce significant uncertainty into policy evaluation.

The circular reference between the presentation and official government claims raises concerns about the independence of economic analysis and the potential for confirmation bias in policy evaluation (DPI, 2025a). When the same analysis serves as both the source of government claims and the basis for defending those claims, the credibility of the entire exercise becomes questionable.

The international attention focused on Guyana’s economic performance, driven by its oil discoveries and rapid growth, makes accurate employment data particularly important for attracting investment and managing development partnerships. Overstated employment claims could erode credibility with international partners and investors, who rely on accurate economic data for informed decision-making.

Limitations of This Analysis

This fact-check analysis faces several limitations that should be acknowledged. The absence of comprehensive, recent labour market data from official sources limits the ability to definitively verify employment claims. The Bureau of Statistics’ lack of updated unemployment and labour force statistics, as noted in the Stabroek News article (2025), creates an information vacuum that both government and critics attempt to fill through estimation and extrapolation.

Access to detailed administrative data from government agencies, including complete NIS registration records, sectoral employment statistics, and comprehensive program participation data, would significantly enhance the accuracy of this analysis. Although the reliance on publicly available information and media reports is extensive, it cannot substitute for access to primary government data sources.

The complexity of defining and measuring employment in developing economies, particularly regarding informal sector work, part-time employment, and subsistence activities, creates inherent challenges in employment analysis. Different stakeholders may legitimately employ different definitions and measurement approaches, resulting in varying conclusions about the same underlying economic phenomena.

The political sensitivity of employment data in Guyana, given its importance for government credibility and electoral prospects, may influence the availability and presentation of information from various sources. Both government and opposition sources have political incentives that may affect their analysis and presentation of employment data.

Recommendations

Based on this comprehensive GBJ fact-check analysis, the presentation’s claims about Guyana’s job creation performance are assessed as partially credible but potentially misleading. The core statistical claims are not fabricated, and the methodology employed demonstrates reasonable analytical approaches using legitimate data sources. However, the conflation of different types of employment activities and the heavy reliance on extrapolation create significant concerns about the accuracy and interpretation of the figures.

The most reliable evidence suggests that formal sector employment has indeed increased significantly, as demonstrated by the 67,905 new NIS registrations (DPI, 2025a). This administrative data provides concrete evidence of employment growth and represents the most credible element of the government’s claims. The housing and construction sector activity appears substantial and likely has generated significant employment, though the precise job multipliers used in the analysis lack independent verification.

The claims made by the agriculture sector are the most problematic, as they conflate training and capacity-building programs with actual job creation (Ministry of Agriculture, 2025). While these programs provide valuable human capital development, they should not be presented as a substitute for employment generation. This conflation significantly inflates the overall job creation figures and misrepresents the nature of labour market improvements.

The transport sector calculations, based on vehicle registration assumptions, represent reasonable estimates but lack empirical validation. The tourism sector claims, while specific, could not be independently verified through available sources.

The civil society criticism provides a valuable alternative perspective and highlights significant methodological concerns (Stabroek News, 2025). Their estimate of 20,200 net job creation, while significantly lower than government claims, may undercount informal sector employment and the full scope of government employment initiatives. The actual figure is likely to fall between the civil society estimate and the government’s claims, possibly within the range of 30,000 to 50,000 jobs when using consistent definitions and measurement approaches.

For future employment analysis and policy evaluation, several recommendations emerge from this investigation. Government statistical agencies should prioritize regular, comprehensive labour force surveys to provide current, reliable baseline data for policy analysis. Clear definitions and consistent measurement approaches should be established for employment statistics, distinguishing between full-time job creation, part-time employment, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives.

Independent verification of government employment claims through academic institutions, international organizations, or civil society groups would enhance credibility and public trust in economic data. Transparency in methodology, assumptions, and data sources should be maintained in all government economic analysis, with clear acknowledgment of limitations and uncertainties.

The broader lesson from this analysis concerns the importance of rigorous, independent economic analysis in democratic governance. While the presentation demonstrates competent analytical skills and uses legitimate data sources, its adoption as official government policy without independent verification raises concerns about the quality of economic policy evaluation in Guyana.

Ultimately, this fact-check reveals a complex situation where technical accuracy coexists with potential misrepresentation. The presentation’s claims are not entirely false, but their interpretation and presentation may mislead public understanding of Guyana’s actual labour market performance. This nuanced conclusion reflects the challenges inherent in fact-checking complex economic claims in data-limited environments, where the line between legitimate analysis and political advocacy can become blurred.

References

Democracy Guyana. (2025, August 18). Guyana’s Labour Market Expansion (2021-2025). Retrieved from https://democracyguyana.com/guyanas-labour-market-expansion-2021-2025/

Department of Public Information. (2025a, June 13). Government’s job creation efforts surpass target, expectations. Retrieved from https://dpi.gov.gy/governments-job-creation-efforts-surpass-target-expectations/

Department of Public Information. (2025b, August 14). President Ali forecasts 30,000 new homes to be built in next five years. Retrieved from https://dpi.gov.gy/president-ali-forecasts-30000-new-homes-to-be-built-in-next-five-years/

GNBS_GY Instagram. (2025, January 16). Empowering Guyanese Entrepreneurs! A 180% boost in grant support (2020-2024). Retrieved from https://www.instagram.com/gnbs_gy/p/DE46HkVzt3o/?hl=ml

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The 2025 electoral choice presents Guyanese voters with a fundamental decision between incremental progress and transformative change. While both the APNU Coalition and PPP offer viable paths forward, a comprehensive analysis reveals that APNU’s “People-Centred Development Strategy” represents a more ambitious, comprehensive, and ultimately more effective approach to addressing Guyana’s development challenges. The Coalition’s manifesto demonstrates superior vision in eliminating poverty, transforming the business climate, and fostering long-term economic competitiveness, offering the potential for breakthrough progress that could position Guyana as a regional leader in inclusive development.

The fundamental strength of APNU’s approach lies in its recognition that Guyana’s oil wealth presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to eliminate poverty and transform the economy within a single electoral term. While the PPP’s incremental approach may appear safer, it fails to match the scale of intervention with the magnitude of the opportunity. APNU’s commitment to guaranteeing every household a livable income represents visionary leadership that could position Guyana as a global model for resource-wealth distribution. The Coalition’s comprehensive cash transfer system—providing $ 100,000 or more annually to every adult, $120,000 per school-age child, and $50,000 monthly to students—would create immediate, measurable poverty alleviation. This approach recognizes that poverty is fundamentally about insufficient income and addresses it directly, rather than relying on the hope that economic growth will eventually trickle down to the poorest households. The mathematical impact is undeniable: most households would see their incomes double or triple within the first year of implementation.

APNU’s business development strategy demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the structural barriers that have historically constrained private sector growth in Guyana. The proposed reduction in corporate tax rates from 40% to 20-30% represents the most significant business-friendly reform in Caribbean political history, potentially making Guyana the region’s most competitive jurisdiction for investment. This bold tax policy, combined with the establishment of a Development and Investment Bank, addresses the two most critical constraints facing businesses: excessive taxation and limited access to affordable credit. The Coalition’s financial sector modernization agenda, including expanded stock market operations, a junior market for SME financing, and measures to narrow interest rate spreads, demonstrates comprehensive thinking about capital market development. These reforms would fundamentally transform how businesses access capital and could unlock entrepreneurship and innovation that the current financial system’s limitations have constrained.

In contrast, while the PPP’s track record of removing 200+ taxes is commendable, their approach lacks the boldness necessary to position Guyana competitively in an increasingly globalized economy. The PPP’s more incremental approach to improving the business climate may preserve stability, but it sacrifices the transformative potential that APNU’s comprehensive reforms offer. The Coalition’s energy strategy demonstrates a superior long-term vision compared to PPP’s more limited focus on gas-to-energy. While the PPP’s 50% electricity tariff reduction is beneficial, APNU’s comprehensive renewable energy transformation, smart grid development, and commitment to net-zero emissions within 10-15 years position Guyana to capitalize on global trends toward clean energy and climate resilience. This approach could attract substantial green investment and position Guyana as a leader in sustainable development.

The Coalition’s infrastructure vision—including coast-to-hinterland highways, inter-regional connectivity, light rail systems, and the reintroduction of Guyana Airways—demonstrates ambitious thinking about national development. These investments would reduce regional inequalities, improve market access for businesses, and create the connectivity necessary for balanced national development. The proposal to establish a professionally managed state construction firm demonstrates innovative thinking about building domestic capacity while potentially reducing infrastructure costs. This comprehensive approach to infrastructure development far exceeds the PPP’s more limited focus on completing existing projects, demonstrating the kind of forward-thinking leadership that transformative development requires.

The poverty reduction comparison reveals the most significant advantage of APNU’s approach. While the PPP’s strategy may achieve a gradual reduction in poverty of 2-3 percentage points annually, APNU’s comprehensive transfer system could reduce poverty by 20-30 percentage points within the first two years. This difference is not merely quantitative but qualitative—APNU offers poverty elimination while PPP offers poverty reduction. The transformative impact of APNU’s approach extends beyond immediate income effects. By guaranteeing livable incomes, the Coalition would create conditions for improved health, education, and social outcomes that compound over time. Children whose families are lifted out of poverty through guaranteed income support are more likely to complete education, access healthcare, and develop the human capital necessary for long-term economic participation.

Critics may raise concerns about the fiscal sustainability of APNU’s ambitious spending commitments, but these concerns often underestimate both Guyana’s resource wealth and the Coalition’s comprehensive approach to revenue enhancement. The 20-point oil sector agenda, including contract renegotiation and the establishment of an autonomous Petroleum Commission, could significantly increase government revenues. The Coalition’s projection of extracting “up to 30% more on every dollar” through reduced corruption and waste reflects realistic potential given the well-documented inefficiencies in current government operations. Moreover, the economic stimulus effects of massive cash transfers could generate substantial indirect revenues through increased consumption, business activity, and increased participation in the formal sector. The increased purchasing power would drive demand across all sectors of the economy, potentially creating a virtuous cycle of growth that supports the sustainability of transfer programs.

The PPP’s emphasis on fiscal conservatism, while prudent, may represent greater long-term risk by failing to capitalize on the current oil revenue opportunity. Conservative management of extraordinary resources could result in missed opportunities for transformative development that may not recur. APNU’s approach to technological development and innovation, while less detailed than some aspects of their manifesto, demonstrates an understanding of future economic trends. The emphasis on telecommunications infrastructure, digital connectivity, and modern financial systems creates enabling conditions for digital economy development. The Coalition’s commitment to education reform and skills development would complement technological infrastructure to position Guyana competitively in knowledge-based industries.

The PPP’s innovation strategy, while more detailed in some respects, lacks the comprehensive economic transformation that would make such innovation programs most effective. Innovation thrives in environments with high human capital, strong infrastructure, and accessible capital markets—areas where APNU’s comprehensive reform agenda offers superior foundations. APNU’s aggressive corporate tax reduction strategy could position Guyana as the Caribbean’s premier business destination, potentially attracting multinational corporations and creating a hub effect for regional investment. The Coalition’s comprehensive approach to economic transformation could make Guyana a model for other resource-rich developing countries seeking to translate natural wealth into inclusive development.

The emphasis on transparency in oil sector management, combined with ambitious social spending, would demonstrate that resource wealth can be managed for the broad-based benefit of society rather than elite capture. This approach could enhance Guyana’s international reputation and access to development financing and technical assistance. The integrated analysis reveals that APNU’s manifesto offers superior potential across multiple dimensions of development. While the PPP’s approach may appear more conventional and therefore “safer,” it fails to match the scale of intervention with the magnitude of opportunity that oil wealth represents. The Coalition’s comprehensive approach—combining aggressive poverty elimination, business climate transformation, infrastructure modernization, and energy sector leadership—could achieve in five years what conventional approaches might take decades to accomplish.

The choice facing Guyanese voters is ultimately between maintaining steady progress under familiar leadership or embracing transformative change that could position Guyana as a global development success story. APNU’s willingness to think boldly about what oil wealth can achieve, combined with their comprehensive approach to economic and social transformation, offers the superior pathway for maximizing Guyana’s development potential. Guyana stands at a unique historical moment where extraordinary resource wealth creates possibilities for development breakthroughs that may not recur. APNU’s manifesto recognizes this moment and proposes interventions commensurate with the opportunity. While implementation challenges exist, the potential rewards of successful execution far outweigh the risks of cautious incrementalism.

The Coalition’s vision of eliminating poverty while transforming the business climate and positioning Guyana for long-term competitiveness represents the kind of ambitious leadership that transformative moments require. For voters seeking fundamental change rather than incremental progress, APNU’s comprehensive development strategy offers the most straightforward path to realizing Guyana’s full potential as a prosperous, inclusive, and regionally competitive economy. The question is not whether APNU’s approach involves risks—all ambitious undertakings do—but whether these risks are justified by the transformative potential of the initiative. The evidence suggests they are, making APNU’s manifesto the superior choice for Guyana’s development future.

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A comprehensive examination of the APNU Coalition’s economic policies and their implications for business development, investment climate, and long-term prosperity

The APNU Coalition’s 2025 manifesto arrives at a critical juncture in Guyana’s economic evolution, presenting what may be the most comprehensive economic transformation agenda in the country’s recent political history. As Guyana navigates the complexities of oil wealth management while building a sustainable non-oil economy, the Coalition’s “People-Centred Development Strategy” offers both an ambitious vision and sobering challenges that demand careful analysis from the business community and potential investors.

At its core, the manifesto represents a fundamental reimagining of the relationship between state resources and citizen welfare, proposing to leverage oil revenues for massive social spending while simultaneously creating conditions for private sector growth. This dual approach reflects an understanding that sustainable development requires both immediate poverty alleviation and long-term economic diversification, yet the execution of such an ambitious agenda raises important questions about fiscal sustainability and implementation capacity.

The Coalition’s approach to private sector development demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the structural barriers that have historically constrained business growth in Guyana. The commitment to progressive corporate tax reduction from the current 40% to an eventual 20-30% represents a significant shift toward regional competitiveness, particularly when considered alongside similar reforms in Caribbean jurisdictions seeking to attract foreign direct investment. This tax policy, combined with the gradual elimination of personal income tax for the self-employed starting with a $400,000 monthly threshold, signals a clear intention to create a more favorable environment for entrepreneurship and business expansion.

Perhaps most significantly for the business community, the manifesto’s proposal to establish a Development and Investment Bank addresses one of the most persistent challenges facing Guyanese enterprises: access to affordable credit. The current financial sector’s high interest rate spreads and limited lending capacity have long constrained business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises seeking to scale operations or invest in new technologies. The proposed bank, coupled with plans to modernize the financial sector through expanded stock market operations and the introduction of a junior market for SME financing, could fundamentally transform the capital allocation landscape in Guyana.

The infrastructure development agenda outlined in the manifesto represents perhaps the most tangible opportunity for immediate business impact. The commitment to coast-to-hinterland highways, inter-regional road networks, and comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure addresses critical connectivity gaps that have limited market access and increased operational costs for businesses across sectors. These investments, if properly executed, could unlock significant economic opportunities in agriculture, mining, and tourism while reducing the geographic constraints that have historically concentrated economic activity along the coastal belt.

In the energy sector, the Coalition’s vision for a smart grid system with real-time monitoring capabilities and massive investment in renewable energy sources aligns with global trends toward energy security and climate resilience. The commitment to achieving net-zero emissions within 10-15 years, while ambitious, positions Guyana to capitalize on emerging carbon markets and green financing opportunities. For businesses, this energy transformation could translate into a more reliable power supply and potentially lower electricity costs, addressing one of the most significant operational challenges facing the private sector.

The manifesto’s treatment of oil sector governance reflects lessons learned from the current administration’s approach while proposing specific reforms that could enhance transparency and maximize benefits for the Guyanese people. The establishment of an autonomous Petroleum Commission staffed with experienced professionals represents a move toward technocratic governance that could improve sector oversight and policy coordination. The commitment to engage Stabroek Block partners for contract renegotiation, while maintaining fair profit sharing, suggests a pragmatic approach that balances nationalist aspirations with commercial realities.

However, the most striking aspect of the manifesto may be its ambitious social spending commitments, which include annual cash transfers of $100,000 or more to each adult, monthly stipends of $50,000 for post-secondary students, and childcare allowances of $120,000 per child attending school. While these programs could significantly boost consumer spending and reduce poverty, they also raise important questions about fiscal sustainability and potential inflationary pressures. The scale of these commitments suggests government expenditure increases that could strain public finances even with higher oil revenues, particularly if global oil prices decline or production targets are not met.

The funding mechanisms outlined in the manifesto rely heavily on optimistic assumptions about oil revenue growth, efficiency gains in government spending, and increased tax compliance. While the Coalition projects extracting “up to 30% more on every dollar” through reduced corruption and waste, such efficiency gains, while desirable, may prove difficult to achieve within the proposed timeline. The reliance on higher oil production from three approved FPSOs and successful contract renegotiation with ExxonMobil introduces additional uncertainty into revenue projections.

From a business perspective, the massive injection of cash into the economy through direct transfers could create significant opportunities in retail, services, and consumer goods sectors. However, it could also drive inflation that erodes the competitiveness of Guyanese businesses and makes the country a more expensive destination for foreign investment. The proposed minimum wage increase to $200,000 for public servants, while beneficial for workers, could create pressure for similar increases in the private sector that may not be sustainable for all businesses.

The manifesto’s approach to micro and small business development demonstrates recognition of this sector’s potential for job creation and economic dynamism. The commitment to increase Small Business Bureau funding by several billion dollars annually, combined with debt restructuring facilities and simplified registration processes, could unleash entrepreneurial energy that has been constrained by limited access to capital and bureaucratic obstacles. The provision for foreign currency access through the Small Business Bureau addresses a particular challenge facing businesses seeking to import equipment or raw materials.

In the agricultural sector, the Coalition’s comprehensive approach to drainage and irrigation infrastructure, land tenure modernization, and transportation improvements could transform productivity and market access for farmers. The commitment to making farming “a lucrative business at all scales and in all regions” reflects an understanding that agricultural development requires coordinated investment in infrastructure, technology, and market systems rather than piecemeal interventions.

The governance and transparency commitments outlined in the manifesto align with international best practices and business community expectations for institutional strengthening. The promise to fully implement constitutional reforms, enhance the Access to Information Act, and establish professional oversight bodies could create a more predictable and accountable policy environment. However, the effectiveness of these reforms will depend on political will and institutional capacity that may take time to develop.

For the business community, the manifesto presents both significant opportunities and important risks that require careful consideration. The pro-business orientation, infrastructure investments, and financial sector modernization could create conditions for sustained economic growth and diversification. However, the ambitious social spending agenda and compressed implementation timeline raise questions about fiscal sustainability and execution capacity that could affect long-term economic stability.

The success of the APNU economic vision will ultimately depend on the Coalition’s ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining fiscal discipline and institutional capacity. The business community should engage constructively with policy development processes while advocating for realistic implementation timelines and sustainable fiscal frameworks. The manifesto’s emphasis on regular private sector consultation provides opportunities for ongoing dialogue that could help refine policies and ensure they achieve intended outcomes.

As Guyana approaches this critical election, the business community faces a choice between different visions for economic development and resource allocation. The APNU manifesto offers a comprehensive alternative to current policies that could significantly reshape the investment climate and business environment. However, the ultimate test will be whether these ambitious commitments can be translated into effective policies that deliver sustainable prosperity for both citizens and businesses in the years ahead.

Editorial Assessment: Policy Specificity and Implementation Realism

The Guyana Business Journal’s analysis of political manifestos focuses on policy specificity, implementation feasibility, and long-term sustainability rather than campaign rhetoric or partisan positioning. In this context, the APNU manifesto demonstrates both strengths and weaknesses that merit careful consideration by voters and stakeholders.

The manifesto’s strength lies in its comprehensive approach to economic development that recognizes the interconnected nature of infrastructure, human capital, and institutional capacity. The specific commitments to corporate tax reduction, financial sector modernization, and infrastructure development provide concrete policy directions that businesses can evaluate and plan around. The recognition that oil wealth must be leveraged to build productive capacity rather than simply distributed as consumption represents sophisticated economic thinking. However, the manifesto’s weakness lies in the gap between ambitious commitments and realistic implementation timelines. The promise to transform lives and livelihoods within the first year while simultaneously implementing complex institutional reforms and massive infrastructure projects may exceed the capacity of any government, regardless of political affiliation. The compressed timeline for achieving such extensive changes raises questions about whether the Coalition has adequately considered the administrative and logistical challenges involved.

The fiscal arithmetic underlying the social spending commitments also requires greater transparency and specificity. While the manifesto identifies potential funding sources, the scale of proposed expenditures suggests government spending increases that could fundamentally alter Guyana’s fiscal profile. The business community and voters deserve more detailed projections of revenue requirements, implementation costs, and contingency planning for scenarios where oil revenues fall short of expectations. From an institutional perspective, the manifesto’s governance reforms represent significant steps toward greater transparency and accountability, which could enhance Guyana’s investment climate and democratic institutions. However, the effectiveness of these reforms will depend on sustained political commitment and institutional capacity building that extends beyond electoral cycles. The business community should advocate for governance improvements that transcend partisan politics and create lasting institutional strength.

The manifesto’s treatment of regional and international economic integration remains underdeveloped, particularly given Guyana’s growing importance in Caribbean and South American economic networks. As oil wealth transforms Guyana’s economic profile, the country’s approach to trade policy, regional cooperation, and international investment agreements will significantly impact business opportunities and prospects for economic diversification.

Recommendations for Stakeholder Engagement

For the business community, the APNU manifesto presents opportunities for constructive engagement that could help refine policies and ensure they achieve intended outcomes. The Coalition’s commitment to regular private sector consultation provides a framework for ongoing dialogue that should be leveraged to address implementation challenges and unintended consequences. Businesses should particularly focus on engaging with policy development around the proposed Development and Investment Bank, Special Economic Zones, and local content requirements in the oil sector. These initiatives could significantly impact business operations and investment decisions, making early engagement essential for ensuring that policies support, rather than constrain, private sector growth. The manifesto’s emphasis on skills development and workforce training also presents opportunities for public-private partnerships that could address labor market mismatches while supporting business expansion. Companies should consider how they can contribute to and benefit from enhanced technical and vocational training programs that align with industry needs.

For investors, both domestic and foreign, the manifesto signals potential improvements in the business environment that could enhance returns and reduce operational risks. However, investors should carefully monitor implementation progress and fiscal sustainability indicators to assess whether policy commitments translate into lasting improvements in the investment climate.

The international development community should engage with the Coalition’s development agenda to ensure alignment with global best practices and the Sustainable Development Goals. The manifesto’s ambitious social protection and poverty reduction commitments align with international development priorities; however, implementation will require technical assistance and capacity building that international partners can provide.

Vision, Execution, and Democratic Choice

The APNU Coalition’s 2025 manifesto represents a comprehensive vision for economic transformation that addresses many of the structural challenges constraining Guyana’s development. The commitment to private sector development, infrastructure investment, and governance improvements could significantly enhance the country’s economic prospects and quality of life for citizens. However, the ultimate test of any manifesto lies not in its aspirations but in its execution. The ambitious scope and compressed timeline of the Coalition’s commitments raise important questions about implementation capacity and fiscal sustainability that will require careful monitoring and adaptive management if the Coalition assumes office. For Guyana’s democracy, the manifesto contributes to a policy debate that focuses on substantive issues rather than personality-driven politics. Regardless of electoral outcomes, the detailed policy proposals outlined in the manifesto should inform ongoing discussions about economic development, resource allocation, and institutional strengthening that transcend partisan divisions.

The business community and civil society have important roles to play in holding political leaders accountable for manifesto commitments while supporting effective policy implementation that serves the national interest. The quality of Guyana’s democratic discourse and policy outcomes will depend on sustained engagement from stakeholders who prioritize evidence-based analysis over partisan positioning. As Guyana navigates this critical period in its development, the choice between different economic visions will shape the country’s trajectory for decades to come. The APNU manifesto offers one path forward that merits serious consideration alongside alternative approaches proposed by other political parties. The ultimate judgment belongs to Guyanese voters, who must weigh competing visions against their own priorities and assessments of implementation feasibility.

Guyana Business Journal 
Aug 15, 2025

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In the gleaming conference rooms where Guyana’s economic statistics are celebrated, the numbers tell a remarkable story. For five consecutive years, this South American nation has boasted the world’s fastest-growing economy, fueled by unprecedented oil discoveries that have transformed it into a global energy player. Yet beyond the polished presentations and compelling charts lies a troubling reality that Amanza Walton-Desir, leader of the Forward Guyana movement, refuses to ignore.

“It’s growth without inclusion,” she states with the directness that has become her political trademark. “While we look very good on paper, that reality is not getting down to the ordinary Guyanese man or woman.”

The paradox is stark and undeniable: in a nation where someone can secure a $400 million loan, 48% of the population still lives on just $5 a day. This isn’t merely an economic disparity—it’s the symptom of what Walton-Desir calls “a broken system” that has trapped Guyana in a cycle of exclusion for six decades.

For most Guyanese, political engagement has meant choosing a side in an ethnic chess game where victory for one community inevitably means defeat for another. The APNU coalition draws predominantly from Afro-Guyanese voters, while the PPP’s base is largely Indo-Guyanese. This division, Walton-Desir argues, isn’t accidental—it’s structural.

“The two-party system literally is designed to continue to pit us against each other,” she explains, drawing from her own experience of stepping away from established opposition politics. “You pick a camp and you be quiet. When an Afro-Guyanese crosses over, they’re called a ‘soup drinker’ or ‘slave.’ When an Indo-Guyanese is seen supporting the APNU, the cultural pressures they face are real.”

After years of delivering what she describes as “compelling presentations, thorough and factual analysis, making compelling cases,” Walton-Desir reached a painful conclusion: “Nothing changed. The mindset of government and governance in this country is that you will have your say, but we will have our way.”

This realization forced a deeper reckoning. In a country facing an “existential threat” from Venezuela while managing unprecedented oil wealth, the traditional political framework seemed not just inadequate but dangerous. “When one party is in office, half of the country feels locked out. When another party is in office, the other half feels locked out.”

Perhaps nowhere is the failure of current governance more evident than in Guyana’s handling of Venezuelan migration. By the foreign secretary’s own admission, over 100,000 Venezuelans now live in Guyana—a number that represents 10% of the country’s population. Walton-Desir’s analysis is both precise and alarming: “You have 100,000 people who are unregistered, unregulated, with a belief that Essequibo belongs to them.” This isn’t ordinary migration, she insists. “The deliberate injection of population into a country is a tool of hybrid warfare.”

The mathematics are sobering. With approximately 7,000 votes determining a parliamentary seat, the political implications of unchecked migration become clear. “Do you understand how the balance of power could be completely removed from the hands of Guyanese?” she asks.

Even more concerning is how this situation developed. Walton-Desir alleges that the PPP administration deliberately facilitated this migration by gutting registration requirements. Where previously, late birth registrations required multiple forms of evidence, the law was changed to allow a single affidavit from a “person of high standing” to suffice.

“People who can’t read or speak a lick of English have names like Terrence Blackman and have entered our electoral roll,” she claims, suggesting systematic manipulation of the voter base for political advantage.

At the heart of Guyana’s dysfunction lies a constitution that concentrates too much power in the executive while providing no meaningful enforcement mechanisms for democratic principles. Article 13 speaks of “inclusive democracy,” but as Walton-Desir notes, “it is just flowery language, and there’s nothing underpinning the enforcement of that paradigm.”

The result is a system where 51% of the vote grants 100% of the power, creating what she calls “winner-takes-all politics.” Constitutional reform has been promised for decades, yet it never materializes. “People promise reform, and then when they get the sweet seat, suddenly it’s kicked down the road.”

The PPP’s handling of constitutional reform after the 2020 electoral crisis exemplifies this pattern. Despite nearly a billion dollars allocated to the process, “the constitutional reform committee has not met on a single substantive issue.”

Forward Guyana represents something different—not just another political party, but a deliberate attempt to break the cycle. The movement emerged organically from three newer political organizations that discovered their agreements outweighed their differences on core issues: ending corruption, dismantling winner-takes-all politics, and properly managing the nation’s oil wealth.

“We didn’t unite for convenience,” Walton-Desir emphasizes. “We realized that what we agreed upon was more than what we disagreed upon.”

The movement’s approach to oil negotiations illustrates their pragmatic philosophy. While acknowledging that “sanctity of contract is a thing that has to be honored,” they argue that renegotiation is normal business practice. The key difference is capacity: “The entire sector is run by Barry Jagdeo and two other people. We do not have the institutional capacity to approach negotiating in any way, shape or form.”

Their solution involves building proper institutions, engaging international expertise, and learning from countries like Norway that have successfully managed oil wealth. “We are already receiving revenue that we can’t manage, not because we don’t have Guyanese with the expertise, but because we are at the mercy of a cabal that insists on doing the wrong thing.”

Perhaps nothing captures Guyana’s dysfunction better than the collapse of meritocracy. Walton-Desir paints a devastating picture: a university graduate with excellent grades watching someone with five CXC subjects get a position because of connections. “The demoralizing effect of that is something we cannot begin to comprehend.”

This extends beyond individual frustration to national crisis. The nurse-to-patient ratio at Georgetown Hospital is 30:1, compared to the international standard of 6:1. Skilled professionals are leaving the country in droves, not just for better pay but because they can’t see a future built on merit rather than connections.

“We have to restore meritocracy,” she argues. “Once that mindset is restored, we will incentivize our best and brightest to stay here.”

The Venezuela situation represents more than just migration policy—it’s a test of Guyana’s ability to protect its sovereignty while managing complex geopolitical pressures. Walton-Desir advocates for absolute unity across party lines on territorial integrity: “There ought to be no daylight between us when it comes to our territorial integrity and our sovereignty.”

Yet she places responsibility for the current crisis squarely on the PPP administration’s shoulders. The unchecked migration, the compromised registration system, and the failure to address warnings dating back to 2021 have created what she terms “a soft invasion.”

The stakes couldn’t be higher. Venezuela, with over 20 million people, could easily overwhelm Guyana’s 800,000 population through demographic engineering. “Maduro is playing a game. He will continue to encourage Venezuelans to come here and undermine us from within.”

While oil revenues dominate headlines, Walton-Desir warns against the “supremely dangerous” reliance on a single commodity. Drawing lessons from Venezuela’s economic collapse, she advocates for aggressive diversification into agriculture, agro-processing, and light manufacturing.

“We can eat everything today and have our children starve tomorrow,” she warns. “Venezuela is a cautionary tale about how when oil wealth is mismanaged, a nation and people suffer.”

The irony is painful: as Venezuelans flee economic hardship to take menial jobs in Guyana, the lesson should be clear. Proper management requires building institutions, closing the 41% efficiency gap caused by corruption, and thinking beyond the current political cycle.

The Forward Guyana movement’s message transcends traditional political appeals. This is about more than winning elections—it’s about breaking a sixty-year cycle of dysfunction that has trapped the nation in ethnic division and institutional weakness.

“These elections coming here are not about left or right,” Walton-Desir declares. “They’re about forward or backward.”

The movement’s strength lies in its clarity about the challenges ahead. They acknowledge that constitutional reform might be “politically naive” in the short term but argue it’s essential for long-term survival. They understand that Guyanese need to see unity in action, not just rhetoric about it.

“We are a credible alternative to the status quo,” she asserts. “We have not been compromised by bribes and corruption and graft. We can stand and hold everybody accountable without fear or favor.”

As Guyana approaches another electoral moment, the choice has rarely been clearer or more consequential. The traditional two-party system offers more of the same: ethnic division, institutional weakness, and the gradual erosion of sovereignty through demographic manipulation and poor governance.

Forward Guyana offers something different: the possibility that Guyanese can move beyond the false choice between two forms of exclusion toward genuine power-sharing and institutional strength.

“We cannot do the same thing over and over again and expect a different result,” Walton-Desir concludes. “You have before you a team of credible people who are willing to work, willing to reach across the aisle. No one political party in Guyana has all the answers.”

The task ahead requires not just political change but a fundamental shift in how Guyanese see themselves and their country. It means moving from a culture of patronage to one of merit, from ethnic loyalty to national unity, from short-term political gain to long-term institutional building.

The oil wealth provides an unprecedented opportunity, but as Venezuela’s example shows, natural resources alone cannot guarantee prosperity. What matters is the quality of institutions, the strength of democratic governance, and the ability of leaders to put national interest above partisan advantage.

Guyana stands at a crossroads. The path forward requires courage from both leaders and citizens—the courage to break old patterns, to trust new approaches, and to believe that a different future is possible. The alternative is to remain trapped in cycles that have impoverished the nation’s potential for six decades.

The choice, as Walton-Desir reminds us, belongs to the people. “To the degree that you vote in accordance with your conscience, it could never be a wasted vote, because that is the essence of democracy.”

The question now is whether Guyanese will choose the difficult path of transformation or the familiar comfort of division. The nation’s future—and perhaps its very sovereignty—hangs in the balance.

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Guyana Business Journal 
Aug 12, 2025

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Guyana Business Journal 
Aug 09, 2025

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