Paul Cheong has been elected the new Chairman of the Private Sector Commission.
During an interview with this publication following his election, Cheong gave his commitment to working with all towards the development of the business sector and the country. Cheong along with the new Executive Committee were elected during the PSC’s 29th Annual General Meeting on Friday.
He expressed that it is a privilege to serve at the helm of one of the most important and prestigious organisations in Guyana. “I look forward to working with everyone in the business sector, and by extension the country in taking Guyana forward.”
Asked about his immediate plans for the PSC, Cheong disclosed that within the first month of his tenure he intends to visit the different Chambers and associations that are a part of the PSC, to hear about their concerns. He assured that this information will be used to craft a plan on how they move forward.
Moreover, on the topic of development, he said that cheap energy is a prerequisite for being competitive while noting that it can transform Guyana. Further, Cheong acknowledged that one of the major issues affecting the PSC is the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this note, he said, “…We need to get a grip of what is going on. With the continuing rise in [the] number [of cases], we cannot keep doing the same thing and expect different results. We need to examine what we are doing and come up with a strategy to stop the increase in cases…”
Krishnand Jaichand was elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the PSC, while Ramesh Dookhoo will serve as Secretary. Zulfikar Ally was appointed Treasurer, and Manniram Prashad was elected to serve as the Commission’s Corporate Coordinator.
Cheong was also recently appointed Chairman of the Guyana Oil Company (GuyOil) and the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL). (G1)
