In observance of International Women’s Day on Thursday, eight women who made exceptional and dedicated contributions to the growth and development of the Private Sector were honoured by the Private Sector Commission [PSC].
A press release from the business organization listed the honorees as: Dr. Marie Correia, Chief Executive Officer of Correia & Correia Limited, Natasha Gaskin-Peters, Director of the Center for Local Business Development, Luanna Persaud, Country Director of Qualfon Guyana, Rowena Elliot, President of the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Briony Tiwarie-Gabriel, Director of BK Group of Companies, Gomatie Gangadin, Public Relations Officer of Guyana Shore Base Inc., Mona Bynoe, Project Coordinator of Forest Products Association of Guyana and Onicka Jones, Public Relations Officer of the Private Sector Commission.
The release noted that PSC’s Chairman, Paul Cheong, expressed his gratitude to the women for the tremendous contribution they made to the business community, and encouraged them to continue to demonstrate tenacity and leadership to inspire confidence in women and girls. Similar sentiments were expressed by other members of the Executive Management Committee including Vice Chairman, Ryan Alexander, Corporate Coordinator, Manniram Prashad, Honorary Secretary, Ramesh Dookhoo, President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association, Rafeek Khan, and Communications Consultant, Kit Nascimento. The release said that the PSC has, over the years, been encouraging more women to take on leadership roles. The event was held in the PSC boardroom.
