President Challenges GAWU to Revive Sugar Industry

President Ali is demanding the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union take charge of a sugar estate and turn it into a model operation, urging them to prove they can help save the struggling industry. With billions invested and production targets repeatedly missed, the President is calling for accountability from GuySuCo while pushing for modernization — including drones and mechanical harvesting — to combat labor shortages. A massive $13 billion budget plus $3 billion in supplemental funds is earmarked for upgrades, but the President insists these investments must deliver real returns. Crucially, he’s committed to ensuring workers benefit through retraining and new opportunities, positioning the sugar industry not just as an economic lifeline but as a shared heritage worth revitalizing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fac48bacb1f45167