Chairman of the Gem Group of Companies from India, R. Veeramani and Director of Gem Granites, R. Gunasekaran on August 11 toured the BK Quarries in Bartica and visited the BK International Inc. gold mining operations at Mahdia.
A release from BK International said that they were accompanied by CEO of BK International Inc, Brian Tiwarie, David Lammy, British MP and his wife along with other officials.
The release said that Gem Group was on a five-day scoping mission to explore investment opportunities here. Veeramani, the release said, wondered why there is not more being done to boost the tourism industry and have more merchandise available for sale to tourists at the Kaieteur Falls.