Guyana—a country of immense opportunity, stable democracy, growing economy, and ambitious private sector, GCCI President tells foreign investors
Over 30,000 energy professionals participated in the Offshore Technology Conference 2026 in Houston, Texas, bringing together foreign investors, suppliers, and major industry players. The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) fielded a large delegation, led by President of the Chamber, Mrs. Kathy Smith who led efforts to encourage investors to expand their ventures to Guyana by partnering with Guyanese companies.
On May 3, addressing US-Guyana Business Exchange reception at the Grand Tuscany Hotel, Mrs. Smith sounded the call to new investors to look to Guyana as a promising investment destination. “We are here to participate in it, to compete within it, and to signal clearly and confidently that Guyana’s private sector is open, capable, and ready to do business at the highest level,” she stated.
She pointed to the presence of His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and senior members of Government as a declaration of unity in purpose and a clear message that Guyana’s government and private sector are coordinated. “We are a country of immense opportunity, anchored by a stable democracy, a growing economy, and a private sector that is ambitious, structured, and ready to engage. The GCCI represents that private sector, and we look forward to building tonight the partnerships that will translate into tangible business tomorrow,” she emphasised.
Over 100 delegates were part of the Guyana delegation to OTC, a mission that was organised by the GCCI.
