November 6, 2025 |
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GCCI’s Executive Management Committee engages Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation on matters affecting private sector
Members of the Executive Management Committee of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on October 14 paid a courtesy call on Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Hon. Deodat Indar, during which a number of pressing matters related to the business community were discussed.
President, Mrs. Kathy S. Smith; Senior Vice President, Mr. Gavin Ramsoondar; Junior Vice President, Mr. Brian Edwards; Treasurer, Mrs. Melisa McRae-George; Executive Member and Immediate Past President, Mr. Kester Hutson, and Executive Member and Past President, Mr. Timothy Tucker formed the GCCI delegation to the meeting that also saw the attendance of Parliamentary Secretary, Ms. Thandi McAllister and Director General of the Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation, Mr. Alfonso De Armas.
Minister Indar provided updates on plans to modernise the country’s electricity grid, as well as an overview of progress on the Gas-to-Energy Project. Discussions also delved into the operations of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI).
The GCCI team raised concerns related to the shipping industry and delays being experienced by local businesses in receiving their shipments, as well as increasing demurrage fees.
(Photo credits: Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation)
