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The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) hosted its 136th Annual Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner on December 11 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. President of the GCCI, Mrs. Kathy Smith opened the event, while presentations were delivered by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon. Susan Rodrigues; Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Oneidge […]

Through an initiative of His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Guyanese producers and agro-processors now have the opportunity to market their produce regionally. The President has sourced markets for locally made products that will be exported to Trinidad and Barbados to be distributed by Ansa McAL. On December 9, President of the Georgetown Chamber of […]

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) continues to support regional disaster relief efforts, and on December 1, the Chamber donated 10 electricity generators and a quantity of face masks to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to be dispatched to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. The Chamber extends its appreciation to Marics and Company Limited […]

As Guyana observes ’16 Day of Activism to End Gender-based Violence’, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) recognises the importance of safe working environments for women as well as equal opportunities for employment as a means of empowerment. As such, the Chamber was pleased to participate in the launch of the Ministry of […]

A key focal area in the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) work plan is increased collaboration with the business community for the advancement of the country’s economy and business landscape. Crucial to the accomplishment of this objective is having active engagements with companies operating in Guyana, and on November 19, President of the […]

It was a full-circle, nostalgic, and heart-warming moment on November 13, when President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Mrs. Kathy Smith returned to the stage of her alma mater Golden Grove Secondary School and addressed the graduating class of 2025. Mrs. Smith reflected on her childhood journey, challenges, and the struggles […]

-Amendment to schedule and legislation discussed The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) continues to advocate for Guyanese businesses to benefit from the oil and gas sector. The Chamber, the proponent of the Local Content Act, on November 19, hosted a meeting with the Local Content Secretariat and its members to discuss crucial matters […]

‘From Local to Global: Guyana on the world stage’ The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) unveiled the cover of its Business Guyana 2025 Magazine on Friday, November 14 during the Business Development Forum at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre. President of the GCCI, Mrs. Kathy S. Smith, who is being honoured by […]

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Business Development Forum (BDF) 2025 was successfully executed on November 13 and 14 at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, with keen attention being paid to the advancement of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME). The two-day event featured an expert line-up of presenters and panelists who […]