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Mr. Zulfikar Ally- GMSA Executive, Mr. Shyam Nokta -
GMSA President, Minister of Finance Winston Jordan
and Mr. Alex Graham seated at head table.

Private sector must play key role in the

emergence of Green Economy

…Minister Jordan tells GMSA at Special Business Dinner

inance Minister Winston Jordan called on the private sector Minister Jordan told those present at the Special Business Dinner
to play an integral role in the development of a Green that a greener economy was necessary as Guyana prepares to
FEconomy which can see enormous benefits being derived establish the necessary framework for its new oil and gas sector.
for the country as a whole.

Minister Jordan made the remark while delivering the feature
address at the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association’s
Special Business Dinner, which was held on June 29, 2017. The
event was hosted at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown.
The senior Government Minister said that one could not
underestimate the role that the private sector and the GMSA in
particular must play in ensuring the transition to a clean, green
and sustainable economy. He said that while he was cognisant of
the challenges being faced by many companies in this respect,
it was necessary for them to redouble their efforts to pursue a
green agenda.

He lauded the efforts of some companies which he cited that were
creatively thinking outside the box and making profits despite
limitations related to resources, labour, and infrastructure. Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan MP
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