Podcast

Sustaining Guyana’s record-breaking growth is no small task. It demands reliable power, modern ports and upgraded airports. Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar says the government is stepping up with massive investments in these areas to power the next phase of the country’s development.

Long regarded as Guyana’s premier mining and logging hub, Region Seven is now on the brink of a broader transformation. With $5.6 billion being invested this year in healthcare, education, infrastructure and tourism, REO Dr. Josh Kanhai says the region is being repositioned to become an even stronger engine of economic growth.

Having built a globally recognised model that allows standing forests to earn revenue, Guyana is now extending that leadership to biodiversity. Lead Climate Negotiator Pradeepa Bholanath explains the country’s strategic vision and efforts made to secure financing globally.

As we bring the curtains down on Season 3, the hosts of Starting Point, Fareeza Haniff and Kiana Wilburg, reflect on key topics, including the fundamentals of the Guyana Development Bank, apps created to improve public service delivery and so much more. Season 4 promises to bring equally insightful discussions on the projects and initiatives

Over the last five years, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has invested more than $80 billion to modernise its systems and improve patient care. CEO Robbie Rambarran says those gains are now setting the stage for GPHC’s next major goal: becoming a regional leader in healthcare through investments in cutting-edge technology.

Newly appointed Regional Executive Officer of Region Four, Juan Edghill Jnr., says he is committed to ensuring government policies deliver real impact at the community level. Among his top priorities are stronger oversight of contracts and quicker responses to residents’ concerns.

Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs, says Guyana is entering a bold new era where culture, creativity and sport are becoming powerful drivers of economic growth and global recognition. With major investments underway, he says the country is building the infrastructure needed to unlock opportunities for creatives, strengthen sports tourism

Guyana’s ambition to build a world-class healthcare sector over the next five years is being backed by major investments in new hospitals, AI-driven systems and an expanded healthcare workforce. Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, says these pillars are central to the country’s healthcare masterplan, which aims to improve access and strengthen patient care.

From economic hardship in the 1980s to becoming the world’s fastest-growing economy, Guyana’s rise didn’t happen by chance. Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, points to disciplined leadership by successive PPP/C governments, focused on restoring democracy and rebuilding strong institutions, as the foundation of this transformation.

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, says 2026 will focus on strengthening childcare and protection systems, advancing a roadmap to tackle gender-based violence and empowering vulnerable groups. She emphasised that dignity, justice and citizens’ independence remain central to the government’s vision.