The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has once again found itself at the center of political theatrics, as Opposition Member of Parliament Vinceroy Jordan attempts to mislead the public with baseless accusations. His recent claims about the operations at Rose Hall Estate are not only unfounded but highlight a deeper, more concerning trend: a desperate effort to stay relevant in a political landscape that has largely moved on from the failures of his party.
GuySuCo has said that MP Jordan’s accusations regarding alleged misconduct in GuySuCo’s operations are a transparent attempt to discredit the hard work of both the corporation and the government’s ongoing efforts to revive a sugar industry that was left in tatters under the APNU+AFC’s tenure. They stressed that what Jordan fails to acknowledge is that the very collapse he speaks of was orchestrated by his own party. His insinuations that the current administration is engaged in a cover-up are not only misleading but an insult to the intelligence of the Guyanese people, who have not forgotten the APNU+AFC’s abysmal track record.
The corporation pointed out that under the APNU+AFC administration, the sugar industry was brought to its knees. Entire factories were shuttered, with more than 7,000 sugar workers left jobless and entire communities plunged into economic despair while noting that the incompetence of the former government in managing one of Guyana’s key industries is well-documented. “Rather than taking responsibility, MP Jordan seems intent on rewriting history, attempting to shift the blame for his party’s failures onto those now tasked with the herculean effort of rebuilding.”
At the heart of Jordan’s recent claims is the issue of dismissals at Rose Hall Estate following the overstatement of sugar production by 243 tonnes. GuySuCo, however, has acted decisively, they said. Following a comprehensive audit of the estate’s first crop production in 2024—an established practice at all estates—the discrepancies were uncovered and swiftly addressed. This the corporation noted is a clear demonstration of accountability and transparency, principles that were glaringly absent during the APNU+AFC’s management of the industry.
“What MP Jordan seems to misunderstand—or perhaps willfully ignores—is that GuySuCo’s internal audits and corrective actions are precisely how a responsible organization functions. These audits ensure accuracy, integrity, and a commitment to progress, not only for the corporation but for the thousands of livelihoods that depend on it.” Jordan’s attempt to frame this responsible approach as a government failure is nothing more than a clumsy deflection from his party’s own history of mismanagement and neglect, GuySuCo said.
GuySuCo noted that Jordon’s accusations “ring hollow, especially when viewed against the backdrop of APNU+AFC’s catastrophic handling of the sugar sector. The closures, job losses, and economic devastation that followed will forever be linked to their tenure—a legacy of incompetence that Jordan would rather the public forget.”
Guyana deserves leaders who contribute positively to the national discourse, not those who resort to cheap political stunts and baseless attacks, they further emphasized.
“MP Jordan’s focus should be on constructive solutions for the country, rather than fanning the flames of controversy with falsehoods. His recent outburst only serves to underscore the lack of substance behind his criticisms.”
GuySuCo, despite these politically motivated distractions said they remain committed to the recovery and revitalization of the sugar industry. The corporation continues to work tirelessly to ensure that the industry—and the thousands of families it supports—can once again thrive. The road to recovery is long and challenging, but GuySuCo is making meaningful progress, even in the face of persistent political obstacles.
“As Guyana moves forward, it is essential that its political leaders focus on solutions, not on misleading the public with baseless claims. The people of Guyana deserve better than to be used as pawns in a cynical political game. The sugar industry, and the nation as a whole, need collaboration and commitment, not distraction and division.”
The facts speak for themselves—something MP Jordan and his party would do well to remember, the corporation added.
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