The Alliance for Change (AFC) has raised concerns about the state of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and the broader industry.
During a press conference on Friday, APNU+AFC Member of Parliament Khemraj Ramjattan said that as it stands, GuySuCo’s production levels have fallen significantly short of the revised target for 2024, which stands at 100,000 tonnes.
To date, the corporation produced only 6,738 tonnes in the first crop against a target of 37,000 tonnes, and approximately 25,000 tonnes in the second crop, which is supposed to yield 63,000 tonnes. This means that the company has achieved less than 40% of its adjusted production goal, raising questions about its operational viability.