GCCI and British High Commissioner discuss increased bilateral trade between Guyana and U.K
On October 15, Councillors of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) paid a courtesy call on British High Commissioner, Her Excellency, Jane Miller OBE.
President, Mr. Kester Hutson; Senior Vice President, Mrs. Kathy Smith; Councillor and Junior Vice President, Mr. Gavin Ramsoondar; Councillor and Secretary, Mrs. Melisa McRae-George; Councillor and Executive Member, Mr. Richard Rambarran, and Chairperson of the Trade and Investment Committee, Mr. Devon Seeram engaged the High Commissioner as well as Country Director for Trade and Investment within the Department for Business and Trade at the British High Commission, Mr. Sherwyn Naughton.
Among the key areas of discussion were trade and ease of doing business, with pertinent discussions on the need for more flights to the United Kingdom, fielding incoming and outgoing trade missions, and banking sector support, as well as collaborating on the issue of access to finance in Guyana.
The GCCI also advocated for a collaborative effort in connecting local businesses with U.K firms in a bid to increase bilateral trade. The upcoming General and Regional Elections, slated for 2025, were also discussed, including plans for voter education initiatives.
