Guyanese jewellers, who are aiming to establish a permanent presence in Barbados, are currently awaiting that island’s government completing renovation and retrofitting of a building to house the jewellery hub.
The building is expected to be completed before the end of the year, giving jewellers the opportunity to set up shop in the final quarter for this year, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond has said.
“They’re renovating it and definitely before the end of the year. They (jewellers) have been told that the renovation should be completed and our jewellers will be have a permanent place to put their jewellery on showcase,” the Minister said.