Massy breaks ground for US$75 million business hub

Massy Guyana on Thursday turned the sod for a new US$75 million business hub at Houston, East Bank Demerara, marking a major expansion of the company’s operations and long-term investment in Guyana’s growing economy.

The sod-turning ceremony was held at the company’s Montrose, East Coast location and brought together company executives, government officials and stakeholders to celebrate the start of the transformative project.

This new technology-driven business hub, slated for completion in September, 2028, will feature modern automotive and machinery showrooms, office spaces and warehouse facilities to support Massy’s automotive portfolio and wider operations. The development is also expected to strengthen the company’s role in logistics, distribution, agro-processing and regional trade.

Chairman and Country Manager of Massy Guyana, Troy Beharry, said the investment reflects the company’s continued confidence in Guyana and its future.

“Massy is not here to observe Guyana’s growth by the sidelines, we are here to participate, to invest, to employ, to train, to serve, and to partner,” Beharry said.

Massy currently operates across several key sectors in Guyana, including distribution, retail, automotive, agriculture machinery and implements, industrial gases, financial services, energy, logistics and support services. According to Beharry, the company maintains a workforce that is 100 per cent Guyanese.

Plans are underway to improve agro-processing capabilities through the Houston hub, including enhanced packaging facilities that will help farmers and local manufacturers place more products on supermarket shelves.

President and Chief Executive Officer of Massy Group, James McLetchie, described the project as a symbol of the company’s confidence in Guyana’s future and its strategic importance to the wider Caribbean.

“This sod turning is not a finish line. It is another starting point, a visible sign of our confidence in this country,” McLetchie said.

He emphasised Guyana’s growing role in regional food security and supply chain development, noting that the country possesses the resources and capacity to become a major agricultural and logistics hub for the Caribbean.

McLetchie said Massy intends to continue investing in the systems, infrastructure and partnerships needed to support the movement of goods throughout the region while helping Guyana realise its potential as a centre for agricultural production and exports.

Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, welcomed the investment and said the project would significantly enhance Guyana’s capacity to promote local farming, improve food quality and strengthen value-added production.