All Sectors
Agriculture & Food Security
Guyana’s agriculture sector is envisioned as the foundation of food security, rural prosperity, and regional trade. It blends traditional strengths in rice and sugar with modern diversification into aquaculture, horticulture, and agro-processing. Through climate-smart innovation, sustainable irrigation, and stronger cold-chain logistics, agriculture will empower smallholders, raise rural incomes, and build resilience against climate risks. By pursuing certification and traceability, Guyana will expand its role as a trusted supplier of safe, high-quality products to CARICOM and global markets.
Indigenous Affairs
Indigenous Affairs in Guyana encompasses the governance, development, and cultural preservation of the country’s Amerindian communities, who inhabit both coastal and hinterland regions. The sector is rooted in the protection of land rights, traditional governance systems through village councils and the National Toshaos Council, and the promotion of livelihoods tied to forestry, crafts, agriculture, and eco-tourism. IThe future of Indigenous Affairs lies in advancing equitable opportunities, ensuring meaningful participation in national development, and safeguarding traditions for future generations.
Culture, Youth & Sport
Culture, Youth and Sport form a vibrant pillar of Guyana’s development, uniting heritage, creativity, and community strength. The sector reflects the country’s diversity through art, music, and performance while nurturing young people as innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Sport connects these elements by promoting discipline, pride, and global recognition. Looking forward, Guyana seeks to expand creative industries, empower youth with greater opportunities, and build world-class sporting talent and infrastructure. Together, these areas will define a dynamic national identity and showcase Guyana’s vitality to the world.
Education & Training
Education and Training form the backbone of Guyana’s human capital development, spanning early childhood learning, primary and secondary education, higher studies, and technical and vocational programmes. The sector today is anchored by a growing network of schools, tertiary institutions, and skills training centers that prepare citizens for participation in a modern economy. Its future lies in expanding access and equity, raising quality through teacher development and digital learning, and aligning training with emerging industries such as energy, ICT, and hospitality. By doing so, Guyana aims to create a workforce that is adaptable, competitive, and equipped to lead national transformation.
Energy & Renewable Resources
Guyana’s energy landscape spans electricity generation and supply, petroleum development, and a rapid build-out of renewables. Power delivery by GPL and expanded through Gas-to-Energy, seeks reliability and lower tariffs, while solar, hydro, wind and storage extend access in hinterland communities via dedicated programmes. The sector is progressing toward universal, affordable and cleaner energy through grid modernisation, efficiency standards, and space for independent producers. Oversight, permitting and sound resource governance aim to align investment with environmental safeguards and long-term fiscal stability, positioning energy as a driver of competitiveness and social inclusion.
Finance
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will position Guyana as a confident, respected, and influential voice in global affairs. Building on its strong foundations in CARICOM, the Commonwealth, and multilateral institutions, the sector seeks to advance partnerships that safeguard sovereignty, expand trade, and attract investment. It aspires to deepen diaspora engagement, broaden diplomatic presence, and champion global priorities such as climate resilience, energy security, and sustainable development. By forging meaningful international alliances, Guyana will strengthen its global standing while ensuring that international cooperation directly contributes to national prosperity and stability.
Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation
Health, Safety,
Standards & Environment
Health, Safety, Standards and Environment form a critical framework for national well-being, workforce productivity, and sustainable development. This sector ensures that goods and services meet recognized standards, workplaces uphold the highest levels of safety, and communities are protected from environmental risks. It is guided by regulatory institutions that safeguard public trust while fostering competitiveness through certification and compliance. Looking ahead, the sector strives to embed a culture of prevention, accountability, and innovation, ensuring that health, safety, quality, and environmental stewardship become cornerstones of Guyana’s global reputation and long-term prosperity.
Housing & Water
Redefining living standards is vividly embodied in Guyana’s progressive housing and water initiatives, where innovation and sustainability converge to shape a brighter future. Housing programmes address both immediate demand and the return of Guyanese, while new eco-friendly and contemporary designs respond to the aspirations of young professionals, merging modern architecture with the country’s natural environment. At the same time, water infrastructure is being strengthened to ensure equity and sustainability, with upgraded systems and hinterland drilling advancing the bold goal of achieving 90% treated water coverage along the coast by 2025.
Human Services & Social Security
Guyana envisions a society where care and protection are not privileges but guarantees, and where social services uplift every stage of life. Children grow in safe and nurturing communities, women and youth are empowered to build independent futures, and the elderly live with dignity and respect. From the coast to the hinterland, systems of support will be modern, accessible, and compassionate—ensuring that no citizen is left behind. In this vision, Human Services and Social Security become a foundation of national unity, resilience, and shared prosperity.
Labour & Human Capital
Development
At the nucleus of Guyana’s economic prosperity lies the vitality of its labour force, where human capital is the nation’s most powerful comparative advantage. Technical and vocational education, lifelong upskilling, and professional mobility will ensure a workforce agile enough for petroleum services, manufacturing, ICT, hospitality, and creative industries. Labour relations will be grounded in fairness, occupational health, and productivity, creating workplaces that are both safe and competitive. In this vision, talent is cultivated at home, retained through opportunity, and celebrated as the engine of Guyana’s inclusive and sustainable growth.
Local Government &
Regional Development
Local Government and Regional Development will transform Guyana into a country where towns, villages, municipalities, and hinterland communities are empowered to shape their own futures. Decentralized governance, strengthened Regional Democratic Councils, and digital public management will bring services closer to citizens. Investments in waste management, markets, and rural infrastructure will foster self-reliant communities. The vision is a Guyana where every region, coastal or hinterland, becomes a hub of enterprise, culture, and resilience, contributing uniquely to national prosperity while reflecting its people’s priorities.
National Governance &
Parliamentary Affairs
Guyana aspires to governance marked by transparency, accountability, and constitutional integrity. Parliament will stand as the guardian of democratic legitimacy, where laws are debated with discipline and crafted for equity. Institutions will be reformed through digitization and strengthened oversight, making civic participation more accessible and responsive. In this vision, national governance becomes the compass of Guyana’s development; trusted by its citizens, admired by partners abroad, and resolute in safeguarding justice and the rule of law.
Natural Resources & Extractives
Guyana’s natural resources will be stewarded as strategic assets that generate wealth without compromising ecosystems. The extractive industries: gold, bauxite, forestry, and quarrying will operate under rigorous environmental safeguards, transparent concessions, and responsible mining practices. Local content, value-added processing, and land rehabilitation will ensure that resource wealth uplifts communities rather than depleting landscapes. The vision is for Guyana to prove that resource abundance can coexist with global climate leadership, standing as a model of sustainable extraction in the Low Carbon Development Strategy era.
Public Service & Administration
A professional and performance-driven public service that embodies efficiency, impartiality, and trust. Recruitment, promotion, and training will be merit-based, supported by digitised systems that reduce bureaucracy and accelerate service delivery. Citizens and businesses alike will experience government as a partner, not a barrier, to progress. In this vision, the public service is the face of a modern state; transparent, accountable, and agile, capable of executing development goals with precision while upholding the highest ethical standards.
Home & Legal Affairs
Home and Legal Affairs will secure Guyana in justice, security, and civic trust. Law enforcement will be professionalised through advanced training, technology, and community policing, ensuring safety with respect for human rights. The judiciary will be modern, efficient, and accessible, resolving cases swiftly to strengthen confidence in the rule of law. Legal reform will keep pace with an evolving society and economy. In this vision, Guyana’s justice and security system becomes a benchmark of fairness and stability, protecting citizens while enhancing investor confidence.
Premiership
The Premiership will stand as the coordinating force of Guyana’s national transformation, ensuring that rapid growth is inclusive and sustainable. By guiding energy policy, hinterland electrification, and digital modernisation, the Cffice will unify strategic priorities across ministries. Transparent leadership and agile decision-making will align government with citizens’ needs. In this vision, the Premiership is the embodiment of cohesive governance; bridging regions, industries, and communities to deliver prosperity and resilience for all Guyanese.
Tourism, Industry and Commerce
Defining Guyana’s economic diversification, uniting eco-tourism excellence, industrial innovation, and vibrant trade. The country’s pristine rainforests, rivers, and cultural heritage will attract global travellers, while small businesses and manufacturers embrace standards, certification, and technology to reach new markets. Commerce will thrive through competitive enterprises and stronger cross-border partnerships. In this vision, Guyana emerges as a regional hub where nature, creativity, and enterprise converge, offering visitors unforgettable experiences and businesses unparalleled opportunities.