GCCI partners with GCHBCA to increase members’ awareness on customs issues
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Trade and Investment Committee on September 12 facilitated an awareness and information session with members on customs-related issues, through a collaboration with the Guyana Customs House Brokers and Clerks Association (GCHBCA).
With presentations from the President of the Association, Mr. Colin Moore as well as Vice President, Mr. Christopher Matthias; Rice Exportation Specialist, Ms. Basdai Racktoo, and Timber Export Specialist, Mr. Nicholas Ramcharran, the hybrid session—which saw both online and in-person attendance—equipped attendees with crucial information on import and export policies and issues.
Participants were briefed on the role of customs brokers and trade policies, as well as provided pertinent information on customs-related issues, while misinformation was addressed. An overview of the rice and forestry sectors—as it relates to customs in Guyana—was also shared with attendees.
This session is in keeping with the GCCI’s capacity-building initiatives to equip members with the resources needed to access opportunities and conduct business. Several other similar initiatives will be undertaken by the Trade and Investment Committee in the coming weeks, including a webinar on taxation.
