Senior Minister within the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has urged young entrepreneurs to position themselves to benefit from the opportunities emerging as Guyana continues its rapid economic transformation.
Addressing participants at the ECONOME V Business Conference at the Four Points by Sheraton in Houston, Dr Singh noted that the country’s growth requires a new generation of business leaders who are prepared to think boldly, innovate and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Dr Singh commended the organisers for creating a platform that brings together young entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry leaders.
He noted that the strong participation reflects the willingness of young Guyanese to build and expand their businesses.
The minister highlighted several areas where opportunities are expected to expand, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, technology, tourism and manufacturing, as Guyana continues its development path.
He told the entrepreneurs that understanding the country’s transformation is critical as they make decisions about where to invest and how to grow their businesses.
“This is important for you because you’re entrepreneurs. You’re looking for opportunities. You’re looking to see where the opportunities will lie, what you should invest, how much you should invest and where you should invest,” Dr Singh said.
The senior minister also pointed to Guyana’s economic growth over recent years, including developments in the oil and gas sector, the gas-to-energy project and other major investments that he said will create new avenues for business growth.
He encouraged young Guyanese to embrace bold ideas and be ready to play their part in the country’s continued transformation.
“This is the era for us to do things differently, and this is the era for us to be bold,” Dr Singh said.