Georgetown, Guyana, March 19, 2026: The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), along with local bottled water manufacturers met with the Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation Hon. Deodat Indar and leadership of the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), to discuss opportunities and challenges within Guyana’s water manufacturing sector.
In an effort to bring the cost of bottled water down for consumers, the GMSA welcomes His Excellency’s initiative to achieve 100% locally produced bottled water (HS 2201) in Guyana. The association highlights this as a strategic move towards self-sufficiency, estimating a potential reduction in imports by around GYD 150 million, which would bolster the local industry and foster economic growth. Participants stressed the crucial need for a unified approach among stakeholders and regulators to uphold consistent standards.
The meeting also provided a platform for dialogue on key areas impacting the sector, including:
Production and distribution inefficiencies
Policy measures and investment incentive
Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
The GMSA is dedicated to collaborating with the Government and all industry stakeholders to enhance the bottled water industry in Guyana, focusing on quality and global competitiveness.
