President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Kester Hutson, on Thursday, April 26, emphasized the need for respect for Guyana’s local content legislation, and the importance of bilateral collaboration and promoting sustainable development when he delivered remarks at the Opening Ceremony of a Business Mission from the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Mr. Hutson attended the event alongside Chairman of the GCCI Trade and Investment Committee, Mr. Devon Seeram.

The event was held at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, and saw several businesses from the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce in attendance. The Mission’s purpose is for foreign businesses to meet with Guyanese companies and explore potential partnerships in Guyana.

These companies covered a wide range of sectors including manufacturing and distribution, banking and investment, food/beverage, paper products and packaging, ICT, FinTech, water and waste treatment, professional services, etc. During his remarks, Mr. Hutson expressed a warm welcome from the GCCI Trinidadian companies. He underscored that local content regulations are not barriers but rather catalysts for inclusive growth, job creation, and skills development.