SHG Guyana Investments Inc. settles in Garden of Eden

RESIDENTS of Garden of Eden (GoE), East Bank Demerara, are elated the multi-million-dollar
firm, SHG Guyana Investment Inc., is located there to help boost local employment especially
among the male population.
SHG Guyana Investment Inc., is the largest concrete manufacturing company in Guyana and has
plugged some US$5M, (G$1B) to establish the business after negotiations with the Guyana
Office for Investment (Go-Invest)
SHG officials explained that GoE was chosen because the location is considered “perfect” as
trucks can get to and from the company site with limited hassle and challenges on the perennially
busy EDB thoroughfare.
Company head, Mr. Arfeek Baksh explained that a significant number of workmen for the
construction, electrical and other aspects of the company is drawn from within the community.
“We wanted to ensure that those unemployed within Garden of Eden can get first choice in
securing employment. When we bought the land and were making plans to start construction,
several residents approached us requesting that we provide opportunities for employment to
several of the young men here,” Baksh told www.aroundtheregions.com.
“We gave the assurance to them that we will ensure that the village benefits significantly, and we
are pleased that several of the young men who sought employment was able to secure same,” he
said.
Baksh is a veteran in the concrete-manufacturing business honing his management expertise
while being at the helm of the Trinidad and Tobago-owned ‘Ready Mix’ for many years. So, for
him, their first priority was building a cohesive, mutual and beneficial relationship with GoE
residents.
“We heard their (residents) complaints and concerns and I endeavoured to ensure that we can
address their concerns in providing employment to those within the community; and while those
employment was temporary as it was during the construction stage, from that we have been able
to offer some of the residents’ permanent employment as we open our doors officially tomorrow
(today Monday)”.
He believes his company is superior to all in the concrete-manufacturing sector in Guyana.
“There are a number of concrete manufacturing companies out there as many people are opting
for these services instead of having to manage several workmen mixing cement for hours. People
want to cut on time but still maintain efficiency and quality while utilizing the best prices and
that is what SHG offers regardless of the size of the clients,” he boasted.

Baksh was effusive in praise for the Irfaan Ali administration for his government’s enthusiasm to
create an effective, enabling environment, luring investors to Guyana despite some teething
problems.
“The opportunities are numerous and my investment team and I are pleased with the support and
opportunities as we remain confident that overtime we will benefit from our investment. It’s a
process and with patience and hard work the rewards are guaranteed,” he predicted.
He unveiled plans to boost his fleet of trucks and employees to satisfy round-the-clock local
demands for his product for the current bourgeoning construction sector.
“Guyana is booming in several sectors including construction. As such, SHG is committed
in providing the required services, thus ensuring that the massive development taking place
continue,” Baksh promised.