As the United Kingdom Trade Mission wrapped up its visit here, members of the delegation met with Councillors of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on November 13 at a networking event at Palm Court.
A release from the GCCi said that the event was organised by the Caribbean Council and saw representatives of the 20 UK businesses meeting with the GCCI Councillors including President, Kester Hutson; Senior Vice President, Kathy Smith; Treasurer, Brian Edwards; Councillor and Executive Member, Richard Rambarran, as well as Councillors—. Mary Nagasar, Komal Ramnauth, Keon Howard, Dr. Rosh Khan, Delmar Walcott, Navin Prashad, and Devon Seeram.
In addressing the Trade Mission delegates, the release said that the Senior Vice President reflected on the fact that this is the fourth delegation from the UK, saying, “This gives me an indication that something positive is happening every time you come to Guyana.”
She emphasised the importance of partnering with local companies, telling the visiting firms that dialogue should not end with their departure.
On November 11 the UK trade mission benefited from a sensitisation session on Guyana’s business landscape, which was led by Rambarran.
He provided an overview of the GCCI, its functions, and how the Chamber supports businesses in the country. In speaking to the process of establishing a business in Guyana, he emphasised the importance of connecting with the local private sector. “It is imperative in my view, as an incoming company to the market or one that is even examining the landscape of the market to make that small investment.”
