20th of July, 2022. Guyana, South America. GSA News. Guyana News.
Last updated: July 20, 2022 at 14:46 pmFollowing public outcry over the scarcity and exorbitant prices of sugar across Guyana, the President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has stepped up to the plate and helped to regulate the price and distribution of sugar across the country.
Message from President Ali
My brothers and sisters, I have heard your concerns about the availability and price of sugar in Guyana. To this end, and to avoid price gouging, the Guyana Marketing Corporation will be selling sugar at $150 / pound for packaged and $140/ pound for bulk. Beginning on Thursday, 21 July, we will be selling sugar at this price at the following market locations:
REGION 2:
Charity
Anna Regina
REGION 3:
Parika
Leonora
Vreed en Hoop
Wales
REGION 4:
Diamond
Bourda
Mon Repos
Mahaica
REGION 5:
Bushlot
Rosignol
REGION 6:
New Amsterdam
Port Mourant
Skeldon
REGION 10:
Linden
Source: Action News Guyana