The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has opened two new stores – at Parika, East Bank Essequibo and Grove, East Bank Demerara – and Minister of Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond has hailed the move as an indicator of confidence in the economy. Minister Walrond commissioned the stores last Saturday and noted that in addition to rolling out services to residents, GTT is also providing employment.
“We encourage and laud businesses that employ members of the community in which they serve and I understand that there are quite a few members of this store that are members of the neighbouring community,” she was quoted as saying in a Department of Public Information (DPI) report at the opening.
“[T]he employment of citizens especially during this period is certainly welcomed,” she further added, while noting that GTT is one of the largest employers in the country and the launch demonstrates its understanding of its critical role in creating jobs and contributing to development.
According to the report, Walrond further noted that the company has served generations of Guyanese and will soon observe its 30th anniversary. During that time, she said, it is evident that GTT has evolved with technology and remains a stable service provider in Guyana. “In the advent of a competitive environment, we encourage GTT to be innovative and aggressive in its thrust to emerge as a leader in technological advancement in Guyana,” she added. Meanwhile, GTT’s Chief Executive Officer Justin Nedd said that it was only last year that GTT brought “faster” internet to Parika and the services at the store is another example of the company providing residents with the services that they demand and deserve. He added that the store is the first of its kind at Parika and GTT is proud to be part of the community. “We are proud to be able to bring employment and help the community,” he said.
