Key Takeaways
- • Approximately 30 British business representatives are expected to visit Guyana later this month on a trade mission organised by the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham-Guyana).
- • The delegation's visit includes a Gala Dinner on November 25, held as Guyana celebrates its 60th Independence Anniversary.
- • Guyana's Chief Investment Officer, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, urged local firms to pursue overseas market entry rather than focusing solely on attracting foreign investors.
- • Local businesses were encouraged to tap £3.5 billion in financing available through UK Export Finance, per the press conference remarks.
- • The mission targets transport, aviation, urban development, infrastructure, energy, construction, engineering, healthcare, digitalisation, shipping and professional services.
Summary
Approximately 30 British business representatives are expected to visit Guyana later this month on a trade mission aimed at strengthening commercial partnerships and expanding investment opportunities across several sectors, according to the Guyana Chronicle, citing DPI. The visit is part of activities organised by BritCham-Guyana, including a Gala Dinner on November 25, as Guyana marks its 60th Independence Anniversary.
At a press conference at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Guyana's Chief Investment Officer, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, said Guyana has welcomed thousands of companies from around the world over the past six years, benefitting from knowledge transfer, improved services and new business opportunities. He called for greater collaboration that allows Guyanese businesses to join international projects and partnerships, and challenged local firms to look beyond attracting foreign investors and establish themselves in overseas markets. Ramsaroop also encouraged local businesses to capitalise on the £3.5 billion in financing opportunities available through UK Export Finance, noting that stronger partnerships could help expand manufacturing, agro-processing and other productive sectors.
Deputy British High Commissioner UK-Guyana, Liam McShane, said the mission will connect British companies with Guyanese businesses and stakeholders, particularly where UK expertise can support the country's development priorities. McShane highlighted opportunities in transport, aviation, urban development and infrastructure, noting that stronger commercial relationships can generate employment, improve services and facilitate knowledge transfer. The article also notes that the mission will provide direct engagement between businesses from both countries, and that the chamber has played an instrumental role in strengthening UK-Guyana commercial relations.
The visiting delegation will include representatives from companies operating in energy, construction, engineering, healthcare, digitalisation, transport, shipping and professional services. Confirmed Gala speakers include Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh, Dr Ramsaroop, British High Commissioner to Guyana Joseph Fisher, and ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistar Routledge, among others.
At a press conference at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Guyana's Chief Investment Officer, Dr Peter Ramsaroop, said Guyana has welcomed thousands of companies from around the world over the past six years, benefitting from knowledge transfer, improved services and new business opportunities. He called for greater collaboration that allows Guyanese businesses to join international projects and partnerships, and challenged local firms to look beyond attracting foreign investors and establish themselves in overseas markets. Ramsaroop also encouraged local businesses to capitalise on the £3.5 billion in financing opportunities available through UK Export Finance, noting that stronger partnerships could help expand manufacturing, agro-processing and other productive sectors.
Deputy British High Commissioner UK-Guyana, Liam McShane, said the mission will connect British companies with Guyanese businesses and stakeholders, particularly where UK expertise can support the country's development priorities. McShane highlighted opportunities in transport, aviation, urban development and infrastructure, noting that stronger commercial relationships can generate employment, improve services and facilitate knowledge transfer. The article also notes that the mission will provide direct engagement between businesses from both countries, and that the chamber has played an instrumental role in strengthening UK-Guyana commercial relations.
The visiting delegation will include representatives from companies operating in energy, construction, engineering, healthcare, digitalisation, transport, shipping and professional services. Confirmed Gala speakers include Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh, Dr Ramsaroop, British High Commissioner to Guyana Joseph Fisher, and ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistar Routledge, among others.
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