2019 – Page 5 – Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry

November 22, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

UG, Halliburton sign US$2M pact

(Stabroek News) United States oil and gas service provider Halliburton yesterday signed a US$2 million agreement with the University of Guyana (UG) to support the Faculty of Engineering and Technology […]

November 14, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Check to see if CARICOM still relevant to Guyana -city chamber executives

(Stabroek News) The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) believes Guyana must review its place in CARICOM and decide whether it is beneficial to remain part of the block, […]

November 14, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Regional trade barriers continue to hamper Guyanese — GCCI

…questions Caricom’s relevance in trade negotiations in Caribbean (Guyana Times) Non-tariff barriers that target Guyanese exports remain a sore issue for the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), with […]

November 14, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Relevance of CARICOM should be reviewed- GCCI

(Newsroom) The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is calling for a review of Guyana’s relationship with CARICOM. The Chamber’s comment is based on the disadvantages Guyana has […]

November 6, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

GCCI targeting 40 businesses for $28.5M agro-processors training

(News Room) The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is undertaking a $28.5M project to help local agro-processors improve their standards and capabilities. The project is funded by the […]

November 5, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Can Guyana Survive Striking It Rich?

(Bloomberg) Bloomgberg Opinion – Pro tips for dealing with a near-doubling of your economy in one year. Early last month, Guyanese President David Granger was knees-down in a community garden brandishing […]

November 5, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

CDB President calls for regional coordination in International Business Sector

(Guyana Chronicle) A PRIVATE sector-led, regionally-coordinated approach can help the Caribbean reap the full benefits of the international business and financial services (IBFS) sector, says President of the Caribbean Development […]

November 5, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Guyana, regional bankers trained in risk and compliance at AML session

(Kaieteur News) Jamaica (Jamaica Observer) – In a recent training exercise carried out by the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), 19 participants from nine Caribbean jurisdictions became certified in a […]

November 4, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Press Release – Removal of names from OLE due to failure to uplift ID cards is unconstitutional

Official Press Release from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry November 4th, 2019 -START- The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has noted with deep concern the decision […]

November 4, 2019| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

The IMF says this small South American country will see economic growth of 86% next year

(CNBC) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes one of South America’s smallest countries is likely to see a dramatic upswing in economic growth next year. Guyana, a country of about […]

Year: 2019