Guyana looks to leverage British engineering expertise to support largescale projects

The Guyana Government is looking to leverage British engineering expertise to support largescale projects here.

This is according to a statement from the Ministry of Public Works following a meeting between subject minister Juan Edghill and newly-appointed British High Commissioner to Guyana Joseph Guy Fisher.

According to the press release, Minister Edghill “steered the discussion in the direction of leveraging British engineering expertise to support large-scale projects; integrating green technologies and sustainable practices into upcoming civil works; and exploring opportunities for knowledge sharing and technical training between British firms and Guyanese counterparts.”

The statement did not detail which projects are under consideration but the Guyana Government is currently pursuing an aggressive transformational agenda to modernise infrastructure and diversify the economy beyond oil and gas.

In fact, during the meeting, Minister Edghill highlighted the government’s plans, noting that “international partnership is a cornerstone of the nation’s strategy to modernize its landscape.”

According to the ministry, the meeting, which was held at the minister’s office, served as a pivotal platform for deepening the bilateral relationship between Guyana and the United Kingdom, specifically within the realm of national infrastructure development.

“The dialogue underscored a shared vision for high-quality, transparent, and efficient project delivery—values that align with the Government of Guyana’s commitment to providing value for money and world-class facilities for its citizens,” the statement noted.

According to the missive, High Commissioner Fisher reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Guyana’s growth.

“As Guyana approaches its milestone 60th Independence Anniversary, this meeting signals a continued era of international cooperation aimed at ensuring the nation’s infrastructure keeps pace with its rapid economic trajectory,” the press release further highlighted.