Ecuadorian companies eye investment opportunities in Guyana

Chief Investment Officer for Guyana and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Peter Ramsaroop, on Friday, met with representatives of CIPORT and SGV – Soluciones Globales de Vivienda, alongside local partner Excel Guyana Inc., to discuss investment opportunities aligned with Guyana’s national development priorities.

During the engagement, Ramsaroop outlined the Government of Guyana’s development trajectory and emphasised the strategic role of infrastructure, energy, housing, and industrial expansion in supporting sustained and inclusive economic growth.

He provided an overview of Guyana’s transformation agenda, highlighting major public and private sector investments currently underway and planned over the next five years. These include the development of deep-water port infrastructure; expansion of regional and industrial ports; large-scale bridge and road construction; airport and runway upgrades; energy generation projects linked to the gas-to-shore initiative; and the establishment of industrial zones to support manufacturing and agro-processing.

Ramsaroop further noted that these initiatives form part of the vision articulated by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali to leverage Guyana’s energy resources as a catalyst for economic modernisation, industrialisation, and long-term resilience—positioning Guyana as a competitive hub for logistics, manufacturing, agro-processing, and regional trade. Particular emphasis was placed on opportunities for structured public-private partnerships, innovative financing models, and the importance of local content development and capacity building.

The discussions also examined Guyana’s comparative advantages, including declining energy costs, preferential market access through CARICOM, expanding regional demand, and a policy framework designed to support investment in housing, infrastructure, and value-added production. Hon. Ramsaroop underscored the Government’s openness to integrated proposals that combine financing, construction, and long-term operation, while delivering measurable national benefits.

CIPORT, which brings over four decades of experience in ports, bridges, and heavy civil infrastructure across Latin America, was represented by its President, Irene Miranda; Chief Executive Officer, Jaime Macias; and Advisor, Andres Romo-Leroux. SGV – Soluciones Globales de Vivienda, a joint initiative between Ecuador’s Grupo Corporativo Visión and Austria’s Global Housing Solutions, was represented by Chief Executive Officer, Carlos Luna, who shared insights on innovative housing solutions and industrialised construction systems.

Excel Guyana Inc., represented by Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chair, Kris Sammy, and Co-Chair, José Rafael Gomez, participated as the local partner supporting engagement between international firms and Guyana’s investment ecosystem.

Commenting on the engagement, Ramsaroop stated: “Guided by His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s Vision 2030 and beyond, Guyana is advancing infrastructure-led growth to drive economic modernisation, unlock private investment, and deliver lasting benefits for the Guyanese people.”