GuySuCo resolves Uitvlugt Estate industrial action; operations resume 

Industrial action at the Uitvlugt Estate has been resolved, and operations have resumed, according to a statement issued by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo).
The corporation said the issue was settled following engagements between management and workers, during which the concerns raised were discussed and a mutual understanding was reached. Employees have since returned to work, restoring operations at the West Coast Demerara estate.
GuySuCo noted that it welcomed the approach taken during the discussions and underscored the role of dialogue in maintaining stable industrial relations across the industry.
Addressing concerns over the payment of retroactive wages for debunching for 2025, the corporation acknowledged that the matter was raised by workers during the engagement. GuySuCo explained that the retroactive payments were not included in December 2025 wages due to the unavailability of funds at that time. The issue was discussed during the meetings, and an agreement was reached on how the matter will be addressed going forward.
The corporation also sought to clarify issues surrounding the movement of managerial personnel, which formed part of the concerns. GuySuCo stated that the transfer of managers and technical staff across estates is a standard and long-established practice within the sugar industry. According to the corporation, such transfers are carried out on a needs basis to ensure that skills, experience and competencies are deployed where they are most required to support operations and productivity.
In its statement on Thursday, GuySuCo said it remains focused on maintaining stable operations while working with employees to resolve issues as they arise.