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Guyana’s government is moving ahead with a bold plan to turn its public water utility into a state-owned bottled water giant, backed by nearly half a billion dollars to build the nation’s first bottling plant — all in a bid to slash imports and boost local production. But the move has sparked fierce debate: critics say GWI should focus on delivering affordable tap water, not compete in the bottled market, while the government insists it won’t clash with private players. President Ali wants full self-sufficiency within a year, claiming local production will slash costs and prices — but industry groups fear this could undermine their investments instead of supporting them.

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