GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Nov 14, CMC – About 30 British business representatives are expected to visit Guyana later this month on a trade mission to strengthen commercial partnerships and expand investment opportunities across several sectors.
The visit, organised as part of activities by the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham-Guyana), will include a November 25 Gala Dinner as Guyana celebrates its 60th Independence Anniversary.
Speaking at a press conference at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel on Friday, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, said the country had welcomed thousands of companies from around the world over the past six years, contributing to knowledge transfer, improved services and new business opportunities.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that Guyanese businesses benefit from international partnerships, urging local companies to look beyond attracting foreign investment and pursue opportunities to establish themselves in overseas markets.
Ramsaroop also encouraged businesses to take advantage of the £3.5 billion in financing opportunities available through UK Export Finance, saying stronger partnerships could help expand manufacturing, agro-processing and other productive sectors.
Deputy British High Commissioner to Guyana Liam McShane said the trade mission would connect British companies with Guyanese businesses and other stakeholders, particularly in areas where UK expertise could support the country’s development priorities.
He identified opportunities in transport, aviation, urban development and infrastructure, noting that stronger commercial relationships could generate employment, improve services and facilitate knowledge transfer.
Founding Chairman of BritCham-Guyana Faizal Khan said the mission would provide opportunities for direct engagement between businesses in the two countries, adding that the chamber had played an important role in strengthening bilateral commercial relations and supporting trade and investment.
The visiting delegation will include representatives from companies involved in energy, construction, engineering, healthcare, digitalisation, transport, shipping and professional services.
Confirmed speakers at the November 25 gala include Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, Ramsaroop, British High Commissioner to Guyana Joseph Fisher and ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge, among others.
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