GCCI Executives pay courtesy visit to U.S. Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot
The Executive Management Committee of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on July 18 paid a courtesy visit to U.S. Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole D. Theriot during which a number of issues related to bilateral trade and investment, and collaborating in the areas of capacity-building opportunities and trade mission were discussed.
President of the GCCI, Mr. Kester Hutson; Senior Vice President, Mrs. Kathy Smith; Junior Vice President, Mr. Gavin Ramsoondar; Secretary, Mrs. Melisa McRae-George; Treasurer, Mr. Brian Edwards, and Councillor and Executive Member, Mr. Richard Rambarran met with the U.S Ambassador, as well as the Political and Economic Chief, Mr. Russel Zalizniak; Senior Commercial Officer for Guyana, Mr. Daniel Gaines; Commercial Specialist, Ms. Amanda Edmondson, and Commercial Assistant and Budget Analyst, Ms. Tocoma Alexis.
The GCCI delegation introduced the U.S. Embassy officials to the history and role of the GCCI, while providing insights into the Chamber’s accomplishments. Among the areas discussed were a U.S. – Guyana bilateral tax treaty, collaborating to connect the local private sector with U.S. companies for the expansion of trade, as well as fostering opportunities for both inbound and outbound trade missions. Discussions also delved into the country’s investment climate, political stability, and the issue of the shortage of foreign exchange as well as the labour deficit in Guyana.
These engagements are in keeping with the GCCI’s advocacy role as the leading Business Support Organisation in Guyana.
