Sugar production exceeds target at Rose Hall, Albion Estates by 468 tonnes

The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc (GuySuCo) on Saturday announced that the Rose Hall and Albion estates have exceeded their combined weekly sugar production target, marking a strong early performance for the first crop of 2026.
For the week, the two estates produced a combined 2457 tonnes of sugar, surpassing the target of 1989 tonnes by 468 tonnes. The factories also recorded a tonnes-cane-to-tonnes-sugar (TCTS) ratio of 12.53 for the week, reflecting improving operational efficiency in the conversion of cane to sugar.
In a release issued by the sugar company, it stated that the achievement is particularly significant for Rose Hall, with the estate recording its highest production figures since its reopening by the current Government in 2023.

The Estate Manager, Threbhowan Shiwprasad, attributed the improvement to stronger collaboration and operational coordination across the estate.
“This improvement we see at Rose Hall is due to factory employees and field staff working closely as a team. It is all work that is showing better results. There has also been improvement in communication at all levels, the delivery of clean, fresh canes to the factory, and the proactiveness of staff members, together with the engagement of workers, all of which are contributing to the improved results.”
The first crop of 2026 is expected to run until around the first week of May.

At present, Albion, Rose Hall, and Uitvlugt have commenced operation for the first crop, while Blairmont Estates is expected to come onboard during the new week. GuySuCo noted that while the industry continues to confront labour shortages, estates have been able to capitalise on favourable weather conditions during the early weeks of the crop, which has supported field harvesting and factory operations. The corporation expressed optimism that these favourable conditions will continue through to mid-May, allowing estates to maintain steady production. GuySuCo commends the management, staff and workers of Rose Hall and Albion Estates for their dedication and teamwork and encourages all estates to continue building on this momentum as the crop progresses.