PPP/C “very serious” about Guyana’s development, no “lip service” – Komal Singh

Investor, former Chair of the Private Sector Commission, and Managing Director of GAICO Construction Incorporated Komal Singh has declared that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic is not engaging in “lip service” when it comes to Guyana’s transformation, stressing that the Government is deeply committed to real, tangible progress for all citizens.
During an appearance on this week’s edition of the Starting Point podcast, Singh praised the PPP/C Administration for its aggressive infrastructure agenda and its adherence to promises made during the 2020 General Elections, noting that the Government has not only met but exceeded its manifesto commitments.
According to the GAICO Head, there are physical and tangible examples of infrastructural work executed by the current Government across Guyana over the past five years, including the landmark Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project and New Demerara River Bridge.
Against this backdrop, Singh explained that the Government’s investments are not just reactive or piecemeal – they are part of a broad, interlocking vision.
“The private sector is indeed the engine of growth in any economy. And most importantly, we also make sure that the environment that we operate in is one that will create an opportunity and have longevity. We don’t want to invest in an environment where you come and invest today, and a year from now the economy doesn’t have growth potential. When you look at Guyana over the last five years, we have seen significant growth potential, and those growth potentials were backed by a Government that was very, very aggressive in terms of their infrastructure development and the building out of the infrastructure that is necessary for the development of this country,” he noted.
“The Government of the day is very serious about growth and development in this country. It’s not just with lip service. It’s about making sure that whatever they promise, they’re backed by a proper execution plan. And they’re also making sure that the private sector plays a pivotal role in those developments,” Singh said.
With the 2025 General and Regional elections looming, Singh urged Guyanese to look beyond campaign-time handshakes and soundbites and encouraged voters to scrutinise the party promises through the lens of performance and track record.
On the other hand, while Singh welcomed signs that opposition parties recognise the value of major infrastructural projects, he warned that political instability or withdrawal of bipartisan support could threaten continuity.
With this in mind, he called on all political leaders to rally behind development initiatives that benefit every Guyanese, regardless of political affiliation.
“We need to put our political differences aside when it comes to national projects. A national project doesn’t affect just a political party; a national project benefits every single Guyanese. So, for that reason, we need to make sure political parties – and as long as political parties are pulling and talking when it comes to national projects, definitely as an investor, we’ll have question marks around it. If there are changes, what will happen? We have seen some of this in the past. Some national projects that were pretty much out there – when the Government changed, those projects were no longer given the attention that they deserve. So, we need to be very careful about that. Not that you don’t have confidence, but you need to start proving to the nation that you’re supporting some key infrastructure development and national projects that will benefit all of our people…” he added.