The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) and local bottled water producers recently met with the Public Utilities and Aviation Minister Deodat Indar, as well as the leadership of the Guyana Water Inc (GWI), to discuss opportunities and challenges within Guyana’s water manufacturing sector.
In a statement following the engagement on Thursday, the GMSA said it welcomes President Dr Irfaan Ali’s initiative to achieve 100 per cent locally produced bottled water (HS 2201) in Guyana.
According to the association, this is a strategic move towards self-sufficiency, estimating a potential reduction in imports by around $150 million, which would bolster the local manufacturing industry and foster economic growth.
Key participants and producers of water from GMSA stressed the crucial need for a unified approach among stakeholders and regulators to uphold consistent standards.
The meeting also provided a platform for dialogue on key areas impacting the sector, including production and distribution issues, policy measures, investment incentives and quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
The GMSA is dedicated to collaborating with the Government and all industry stakeholders to enhance the local bottled water industry in Guyana, focusing on quality and global competitiveness.
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