Gov’t has not ruled out privatisation of sugar estates in the future – Singh

The government would not rule out the privatisation of sugar estates in the future, according to Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh.

At a recent press conference, he said that the government was considering a “number of possibilities” to facilitate the sugar sector’s continued relevancy.

Dr Singh noted that “we are committed to the long-term viable and profitable sugar industry,” which could possibly include privatisation in the future.

When asked directly by Stabroek News if sugar was in need of