PPP Eyes Infrastructure Expansion to Benefit Small Contractors

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announced that the PPP/C will prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure and community upgrades in its next term. Plans include concrete drains, upgraded garbage systems, security cameras, and more recreational spaces. These projects are expected to create extensive opportunities for small and medium contractors. Over 2,000 new contractors have entered the public procurement system since 2021.

Global Super League Expands Economic & Tourism Footprint

The ExxonMobil Guyana GSL T20 tournament is scaling up its global appeal and tourism impact with international teams, high-profile players, and integrated Soca-themed Super Concerts at Providence Stadium. Organizers confirmed a USD $1M prize pool and expanded marketing to Caribbean and North American audiences. The tournament is seen as a major vehicle for sports tourism and Guyana’s international brand positioning.

Business Opportunities Based On Today’s Developments

SMALL ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES

1. Mall Kiosks & Pop-Ups at Shoreline or WTC
Shoreline Mall (US$25M) and the newly opened WTC Georgetown are prime locations for 100–300 sq ft micro-businesses like:

• Gourmet pepperpot sauces

• Cocktail snacks or dried fruit (e.g., Caribbean Cocktail)

• Niche coffee or tea carts
  Early entrants will benefit from launch buzz, low initial competition, and diaspora traffic.

2. Agro-Processor Setup Using Govt Hub & Bloomberg Standards
The agro-processing hub the president mentioned will provide small producers with:

• Shared facilities (cold storage, packaging, equipment)

• Export-standard training
  It’s a great moment for micro-brands in pepper sauce, cassava snacks, sorrel-based drinks, or teas to gear up for real scale.

3. Community-Based Contractors for Drainage & Beautification
The PPP/C’s infrastructure promises (sidewalks, drains, lighting, etc.) will be split into thousands of small jobs.
If you have or can assemble a 5–10 person team, register for public works and:

• Bid for micro-projects (<$15M GYD)

• Gradually scale into a regional maintenance crew

MEDIUM ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES

1. Cold Chain & Export Logistics for Agro SMEs
SMEs need reliable links to port/airport with cooling, compliance, and traceability.
Offer services like:

• Refrigerated transport to CJIA or port

• Export-grade packaging and HACCP handling
  This becomes even more valuable with the US edition of UncappeD next year.

2. Design-Build & Facilities Management for New Malls
Shoreline Mall and others like Mahaica & Farm are going to need:

• Interior fit-outs

• Signage, maintenance, digital directories
  If you have a small construction or design firm, now’s the time to pitch full-service B2B solutions to developers.

3. Maritime Training & Crew Staffing
With WiMAC’s momentum and a new Maritime Academy incoming, there’s room to:

• Offer STCW & offshore oil ship readiness courses

• Place trainees into cruise lines, FPSOs, and regional trade vessels
  An HR + training company can monetize this by charging placement fees and offering payroll services for maritime companies.

LARGE ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES

1. Anchor Retail or Entertainment in Shoreline Mall
Biggest play here is to:

• Launch a multiplex cinema, flagship restaurant, or indoor family entertainment center

• Sign a long-term lease and negotiate ad rights, events, and brand partnerships
  Traffic from the estate and the mall will make it a destination spot on the East Coast.

2. Build a Grain-to-Protein Agri Complex
With Bloomberg Grains helping upgrade local standards, there’s now space for:

• A full feed mill + poultry or fish processing facility

• Export-focused operations to Brazil/Caribbean
  This is a US$30–50M play but sits directly within the president’s vision of “regional food security.”

3. Sports Tourism Platform Built Around GSL
The Exxon GSL T20 is more than just cricket. There’s now:

• A million-dollar prize pool

• Soca concerts

• International broadcast rights
  Big opportunity to own the entertainment village around it — boutique hotel, studio, digital rights, and premium fan packages.

Side Hustle Ideas Based On Today’s Developments

Small Enterprises (SE)

1. Experiential Retail & Food Pop-Ups in Emerging Malls
   Shoreline Mall (Enmore) and soon-to-launch Mahaica/Farm complexes will be scouting for boutique tenants. Low-footprint kiosks (80-300 sq ft) in categories such as premium coffee, pepperpot gravies, Guyanese craft chocolate or wellness skin-care can capitalise on pre-opening promotional rates and the diaspora traffic these centres will attract.

2. Community Infrastructure Micro-Contracting
   The PPP/C’s next-term push for climate-resilient drains, sidewalks, lighting and playgrounds will be broken into sub-$15 m GYD lots. A five-to-ten-person crew equipped with basic concrete forms and a pick-up can secure multiple neighbourhood packages through the regional tender boards, scaling gradually without heavy capital outlay.

3. Heritage & Eco-Guided Micro-Tours
   With Where & What expanding and WTC Georgetown targeting business visitors, niche operators can offer half-day culinary trails, birding walks, or “rotary impact” tours linked to RCGC community projects. Use a lean online booking platform and cross-sell to hotels that now receive the guidebook.

Medium Enterprises (ME)

1. Cold-Chain Logistics & Export Consolidation
   The industrial/agro hub and Bloomberg Grains standardisation effort create demand for HACCP-compliant trucking, cross-docking and documentation services. A regional 3PL that installs 20-40 ft reefer containers at Yarrowkabra and Region 3 can aggregate SME cargo for weekly air or ocean shipments.

2. Design-Build & Facility Management for New Commercial Sites
   Shoreline Mall (300 k sq ft) plus the Enmore industrial zone will need turnkey interior fit-out contractors and ongoing maintenance. A design-build firm offering LEED-lite retrofits, smart-meter installations and tenant-app ticketing can lock in five-year FM contracts and recurring revenue.

3. Maritime & Offshore Skills Academy
   WiMAC’s momentum and the pending Maritime Academy present a gap for a private operator to deliver STCW, LNG bunkering, and cruise-hospitality certifications. An 18-month partnership with an international training house could supply crew to FPSOs, regional cargo lines and the cruise restart, monetised via tuition and placement fees.

Large Enterprises (LE)

1. Anchor Entertainment & Hospitality Complex (Providence / Shoreline)
   Combine a 6-screen multiplex, family arcade, and limited-service hotel adjacent to either the GSL-host stadium or Shoreline Mall. Capture match-day traffic, Soca concert crowds, and East Coast weekend families. Structured as a US$8-10 m investment with 15-year leases and naming-rights add-ons.

2. Integrated Grain-to-Feed-to-Protein Facility
   Leverage Bloomberg Grains standards to build a 100 k MT feed mill, soy crush plant, and poultry or aquaculture grow-out units. Supply CARICOM markets and northern Brazil. A US$40-50 m project targeting 12–15 % IRR, eligible for IDB-Invest or IFC green-agri financing.

3. Regional Sports & Live-Events Media Platform
   Secure multi-year content and hospitality rights around the ExxonMobil GSL, CPL home leg, and future track-and-field meets. Develop a broadcast studio, fan-village, and integrated ticket-travel packages for North American and Bangladeshi supporters. Upside from advertising, OTT streaming subscriptions, and destination marketing partnerships.

Notes

• Financing windows exist via GO-Invest SME facility, the planned co-investment fund for agro-processing, and LCDS tax incentives for climate-smart builds.

• Workforce pipelines: GOAL scholarships, revamped TVETs, forthcoming Maritime Academy.

• Regulatory compliance: early alignment with FDA/USDA, CARICOM RMS, and Bloomberg Grains benchmarks will shorten export lead-times for food producers.