$6.6B Diamond Regional Hospital Commissioned

Guyana’s newest regional hospital at Diamond is now operational, offering ICU units, digital imaging, surgical theatres, and its own oxygen plant. Part of a broader $28B national healthcare infrastructure investment, this facility marks a major push to position Guyana as a regional health hub.

Implication: Private healthcare, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical service providers can now explore public-private partnerships or adjacent service offerings.

GtE Project Expansion Plans Underway – Second Power Plant in Sight

ExxonMobil Guyana has completed the gas pipeline from Liza’s FPSOs and is now evaluating an increase in supply from 50 to 120 million cubic feet per day to support a second 250 MW gas-fired power plant. The expanded Gas-to-Energy (GtE) vision includes additional NGL processing and support for downstream industries such as fertilizer manufacturing.

Implication: Strategic investment opportunities in power-intensive industries, petrochemicals, and construction tied to energy sector growth.

Business Opportunities Based On Today’s Developments

Small Enterprise Opportunities

1. Construction Subcontracting for Community Infrastructure
With GYD $780M in contracts awarded for road and drainage work near the new Diamond Housing Scheme, small contractors or sole traders can offer services like:

• Concrete casting

• Drainage maintenance

• Grading and paving
  Note: Low capital barrier if tools and a small crew are already in place. Partner with larger contractors as a reliable sub.

2. Agro-Labour Placement & Incentive Management Services
As GuySuCo grapples with labour shortages, a small business can formalize labour sourcing and incentive monitoring for sugar estates.
Idea: Develop a simple platform or agency that connects field workers with seasonal work, offers attendance tracking, and integrates productivity bonuses.

3. Sport & Skills Content Production in Hinterland Regions
The Ministry of Sport’s digital resource distribution hints at rising demand for localized coaching, referee training, and digital literacy in remote areas.
Opportunity: Offer flash drive content production, sport workshop facilitation, and sale of branded USB drives, targeting schools and sports bodies in the regions.

Medium Enterprise Opportunities

1. Healthcare Equipment & Facility Management
With 12 new hospitals under construction and regional facilities like Diamond now open, there is growing demand for:

• Medical supply distribution

• Diagnostic imaging equipment rentals

• Facility cleaning and waste management services
  Note: Mid-sized firms can target PPPs or contracts with the Ministry of Health to manage non-clinical functions.

2. Hospitality & Food Service Pop-Ups for CPL and Airport Growth
Air Transat flights and CPL finals will bring a tourism surge. Mid-sized operators can create:

• Branded airport kiosks

• CPL-themed food trucks or beverage carts

• Pop-up retail at hotel lobbies or event zones
  Note: Leverage the short but high-volume tourism window. Collaborate with hotels or travel agencies for visibility.

3. Modular Housing & Low-Cost Home Solutions
With the Diamond Housing Scheme strictly for Guyanese and relocated squatters receiving titles, there is a growing market for:

• Affordable prefab home providers

• Local interior fit-out services

• Household essentials packages (appliances, water tanks, furniture bundles)
  Note: Medium-scale operators can package these as turnkey home kits for new homeowners.

Large Enterprise Opportunities

1. Private Medical & Diagnostic Centres Adjacent to Regional Hospitals
With state hospitals opening but specialist services still limited, large investors can build:

• Private diagnostic labs

• Specialist outpatient centres

• Wellness and preventative care clinics
  Note: Co-locate near public hospitals to serve overflow and those willing to pay for faster service.

2. Industrial Training Institutes in Response to GOAL Talent Pipeline
39,000 GOAL scholars and an upskilled workforce create a prime moment to launch:

• Technical training schools

• Industry-accredited certification programs

• Digital learning platforms for trades and health services
  Note: Align programs with sectors facing skills gaps—construction, healthcare, energy.

3. Natural Gas–Driven Manufacturing or Fertilizer Plants
The GtE project's planned expansion to 120 million cubic feet/day supports downstream industry development. Large investors can explore:

• Fertilizer manufacturing

• Ammonia and methanol production

• Industrial park developments tied to the GtE pipeline
  Note: Long lead times, but excellent alignment with national industrialization goals and potential incentives.

Side Hustle Ideas Based On Today’s Developments

1. Custom Welcome Kits for New Homeowners in Housing Schemes

Why: With hundreds of new house lots being distributed and squatters being relocated to formal housing in areas like Diamond, new homeowners need essentials.

What to Offer:

• Bundled “starter kits” including water filters, solar lights, small appliances, curtains, or furnishings

• Optional add-ons like home cleaning services, yard prep, or water storage tanks

How to Execute:

• Curate a simple package for GYD $50,000–$100,000 retail value

• Sell via Facebook Marketplace or at housing distribution events

• Partner with local hardware suppliers for discounted stock

Upside: Low startup cost, scalable, and targets a growing housing market directly tied to government development

2. Sports & Coaching Flash Drive Reseller or Content Replicator

Why: The government is distributing USB drives with digital coaching and sports material, but demand may exceed supply in hinterland areas.

What to Offer:

• Copy or distribute sport training materials onto flash drives for resale

• Add value by bundling printable posters, warm-up drills, or training plans

• Sell through school contacts, teachers, or at regional sporting events

How to Execute:

• Buy bulk flash drives (16GB-32GB), duplicate content, brand and label

• Offer custom content options or region-specific sports focus (e.g., football in Essequibo, cricket in Berbice)

Upside: Extremely low capital needed; serves an underdigitized market hungry for resources

3. Weekend Airport Taxi and Package Handling Service

Why: With Air Transat and other airlines adding flights, airport traffic is increasing. Travelers often need reliable transport or delivery of documents and small parcels.

What to Offer:

• Weekend or after-hours airport runs for passengers or corporate clients

• Add package handling service for people who need small items delivered from incoming flights (like medicine, documents, or electronics)

How to Execute:

• Use your own vehicle, offer fixed-rate pricing (e.g., GYD $8,000–$12,000 per trip)

• Promote on Facebook, in expat groups, and with travel agents

• Offer WhatsApp booking with real-time updates

Upside: One or two trips per week could yield significant supplemental income, with potential to grow into a logistics service