Guyana, China Renew 32-Year Medical Cooperation Agreement

Guyana and China have signed a new protocol continuing their decades-long medical cooperation. Since 1993, China has dispatched 20 medical teams to Guyana, providing over 1.3 million patient consultations. The latest agreement focuses on doctor training and healthcare delivery enhancement, reinforcing Guyana’s efforts to build a resilient health system with international support.

$253.8M Science-Dedicated Secondary School Opens in Georgetown

Guyana has commissioned its first-ever science-dedicated secondary school on the site of the former St. George’s High School, destroyed by fire in 2022. The $253.8 million facility is designed to produce future scientists, engineers, and innovators, with a curriculum focused on medical science, digital literacy, and holistic development. Admission requires high academic performance, signaling a new national education standard aligned with Guyana’s growing digital economy.

Business Opportunities Based On Today’s Developments

Small Enterprise Opportunities

1. Science-Focused Private Tutoring & Lab Skills Workshops

Why it works: The commissioning of Guyana’s first science-dedicated secondary school (St. George’s School of Sciences) signals rising demand for students to meet academic thresholds (80% in English, 65% in Science, 60% in Math).
Opportunity: Launch a private tutoring service focusing on core science subjects, practical lab skills, and exam preparation. These services can be packaged for students aiming for admission or excelling within the new school system.
Note: Collaborate with former teachers or science graduates. Scale later into online content delivery.

2. Event Booth Design & Build Services for Expos

Why it works: Building Expo 2025 will host over 370 booths, with record local and international participation expected.
Opportunity: Start a small business specializing in affordable, high-impact trade show booth design, rentals, or setup services for vendors.
Note: Partner with local carpenters, printers, and digital signage providers to offer turnkey packages.

3. Digital Literacy & Assessment Coaching for Police Recruits

Why it works: The GPF has launched a new digital testing system for recruits. Many may lack experience with online platforms.
Opportunity: Offer affordable prep and coaching services for digital exams — focusing on technology use, question formats, and law enforcement aptitude tests.
Note: Consider creating modules as video courses or in-person workshops near academies.

Medium Enterprise Opportunities

1. Sports Facility Management & Youth Training Centers

Why it works: Massive government investment in sport (G$21B since 2020) and national endorsement of MMA and basketball as priority sectors.
Opportunity: Launch or manage multi-sport youth development centers with focus on basketball and MMA training, targeting underserved regions.
Note: Apply for Ministry or federation support to access grants, equipment, and possible facility leases.

2. Healthcare Training & Staffing Agency (China-Guyana Protocol)

Why it works: A renewed China-Guyana agreement emphasizes medical training and increasing Guyana’s clinical workforce.
Opportunity: Establish a health training and staffing company to recruit, train, and place skilled workers in medical facilities countrywide.
Note: Target nursing, medical assistants, and rural outreach staffing. Collaborate with the Health Ministry or offer training prep aligned with Chinese rotations.

3. Archival & Document Compliance Services for Political Campaigns

Why it works: GECOM is enforcing stricter compliance on candidate declarations, symbol approvals, and nomination forms for the 2025 election.
Opportunity: Start a boutique political compliance and document prep service, assisting parties in meeting GECOM’s regulatory and legal standards.
Note: Potentially lucrative with 24+ parties competing, many lacking internal legal capacity. Could expand to campaign finance reporting and social media ad compliance.

Large Enterprise Opportunities

1. Digital Education Infrastructure Development

Why it works: St. George’s School and the broader education strategy emphasize smart classrooms, laptops for students, and digital curricula.
Opportunity: Invest in large-scale deployment and maintenance of digital classroom infrastructure — devices, broadband, software licensing, smart whiteboards — across Guyana’s school system.
Note: Scope for PPPs with the Education Ministry. Could expand into Caribbean markets as a regional model.

2. Gold Traceability & Compliance Tech for Anti-Smuggling Efforts

Why it works: US pressure and sanctions on gold smuggling (especially Venezuelan-origin) have elevated demand for better tracking and transparency.
Opportunity: Build or license a gold supply chain traceability platform for Guyana's gold sector, integrating digital declarations, mine-to-market tracking, and compliance tools for exporters.
Note: Partner with GRA or the GGMC. Could attract US support and uptake by local banks re-entering gold-related finance.

3. Smart Trade Show & Expo Management Platform

Why it works: Building Expo 2025 is becoming a major international event with increased digital integration and global participation.
Opportunity: Develop a full digital expo platform — from vendor registration and booth mapping to virtual showcases and on-site engagement tools (QR check-ins, AR features).
Note: Guyana lacks an expo tech provider. Scale to manage other national and Caribbean expos or offer to government as a digital infrastructure solution.

Side Hustle Ideas Based On Today’s Developments

1. Digital Exam Coaching for Police and Government Recruit Assessments

Why: The Guyana Police Force just launched a new online testing system for recruits, and digital literacy is still a barrier for many.
Side Hustle: Offer weekend or evening workshops teaching recruits how to navigate online testing platforms, answer scenario-based questions, and improve their digital literacy.
Execution: Use public spaces (schools, internet cafes) and promote via WhatsApp and Facebook groups targeting job seekers and law enforcement hopefuls.
Potential: Low startup cost, can be expanded to other public sector exams (teachers, nurses) as digitization spreads.

2. Custom Booth Setup and Rentals for Expos and Community Events

Why: Building Expo 2025 will have over 370 booths, and smaller vendors need help with affordable, well-designed setups.
Side Hustle: Rent or build collapsible booths and offer full setup services — including branding, lighting, signage — for small businesses attending expos or fairs.
Execution: Start with 1–2 modular booth kits, promote on social media, and focus on service, not scale.
Potential: Repeat business during trade shows, food festivals, and school fairs. Can expand to wedding and party decor.

3. Election Season Printing and Compliance Services

Why: With 24 political parties and GECOM enforcing new documentation rules, parties need help preparing compliant nomination forms, symbol materials, and backer lists.
Side Hustle: Offer after-hours services for printing, scanning, document formatting, and GECOM form assistance.
Execution: Use home-based printers and basic design software. Market directly to small or emerging political parties struggling with logistics.
Potential: High demand in July as Nomination Day approaches. Can be repurposed post-election for tax prep or business registration support.