Guyana: The Frontier of Modernity.
Guyana is no longer a nation on the sidelines; it is the rising center of a global economic shift. At Sagga & Van West., we see a land of boundless horizons—from the untamed Amazon to the rapid growth of its urban centers. Our mission is to ensure that this growth is not just fast, but sustainable and sovereign. We are deploying our expertise to build the digital infrastructure and payment systems necessary to move Guyana beyond traditional bureaucratic delays and into a future of high-speed efficiency
We were honored to convene with His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali for an exclusive, high-level strategic session regarding the GRIZ (Guyana Robotic Investment Zone). This meeting marked a definitive shift from conceptual vision to the operational framework required to establish Guyana as the premiere advanced manufacturing and robotics hub for the Western Hemisphere.
Our dialogue focused on the immediate implementation strategy and the collaborative steps necessary to break ground on this transformative project. By aligning GRIZ with the President’s national development goals, we are ensuring a seamless integration into Guyana’s industrial landscape. The President’s insights were instrumental in refining our deployment timeline, reinforcing Sagga & VanWest’s commitment to building a legacy of innovation, high-tech employment, and sustainable economic sovereignty for all Guyanese citizens.
Digital Infrastructure:
The New Foundation
The physical rise of a nation must be matched by a digital backbone that is secure and transparent. At Sagga & Van West, we are establishing a robust Guyanese digital infrastructure by leveraging our expertise in trade and regulatory navigation. This includes the deployment of integrated payment systems designed to facilitate seamless transactions for everything from utilities to local commerce. By digitizing the core functions of the state and the economy, we are empowering Guyanese citizens to move at the speed of modern life, ensuring that the country’s systems are resilient against the challenges of a globalized world.
Silica City:
Tokenizing the Smart Metropolis
Silica City represents a bold vision for a sustainable, climate-resilient smart city, situated above sea level to protect against coastal risks. To bring this 3,800-acre metropolis to life, we are implementing a high-tech funding model: Tokenization. By utilizing our proprietary DeFi solutions to transform physical assets—such as real estate and infrastructure—into digital GUY tokens on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), we create a liquid, global investment vehicle. This removes traditional barriers to capital, enabling 3-to-5-second transaction speeds and a transparent ledger that ensures every dollar is accounted for.
The Guy App:
Life in the Palm of Your Hand
Central to our vision for the nation is the Guy App—a dedicated digital interface designed to streamline urban living. The app serves as the primary payment system and service portal, offering citizens and travelers seamless transportation options, real-time city updates, and an easy way to pay for groceries, leisure, and public services. By integrating the city’s digital and physical layers, the Guy App ensures that the benefits of a "Smart City" are felt directly by the individuals living within it.
GRIZ Project:
The Industrial Engine of Tomorrow
The GRIZ (Guyana Robotic Investment Zone) is our strategic blueprint for establishing Guyana as the premier epicenter for advanced manufacturing and robotics in the Western Hemisphere. By creating a specialized, tax-free industrial hub, Sagga & VanWest is inviting the world’s most innovative technology firms to build, test, and scale within a dedicated high-tech ecosystem. This initiative leverages Guyana’s unique geographic position and burgeoning energy sector to diversify the national economy, shifting the focus from raw resource extraction to high-value technical production.
Following our recent high-level consultation with His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the GRIZ project has been further refined to align with the national vision of rapid industrialization. GRIZ is designed to be a launchpad for the next generation of Guyanese talent, transitioning the workforce into roles focused on AI, automated supply chains, and precision engineering. By integrating world-class innovation with local ambition, we are ensuring that Guyana does not just participate in the fourth industrial revolution—it leads it.