From the Blog

-President Smith reflects on collaboration with gov’t for private sector development  The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is a proud participant in GuyExpo 2025, with the Chamber’s booth featuring several members across varying sectors. On Thursday, October 13, President of the GCCI, Mrs. Kathy Smith also participated in the opening ceremony of GuyExpo, […]

President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Mrs. Kathy Smith was among 18 women from 13 countries who participated in the Global Women in Management programme in September 2025 that was held in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Smith underwent two weeks of targeted training in areas including ‘Culture, Diversity, Power, and Inclusion’, ‘Leadership […]

The Government of Guyana through a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Agriculture, and the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) will be undertaking a Georgetown Drainage Improvement Project that is geared towards improving the drainage infrastructure in the city to prevent flooding. On November 7, Minister of Housing, Hon. Collin Croal; […]

With focus on collaborating to build the capacity of local businesses—including in areas such as customer service and communication—Executive Members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on November 6 discussed areas of support for businesses in Guyana, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises, with Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, […]

Among the challenges faced by the private sector is a shortage of skilled labour as well as unskilled labour as a result of the unprecedented growth in the construction sector. On November 4, the Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Hon. Zulfikar Ally partnered with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) […]

-Calls for Non-Tarriff Barriers and Port Congestion-related shipping delays for Guyanese consumers to be addressed With emphasis on the power of collaboration and partnership, President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Mrs. Kathy Smith on October 24 addressed the Trinidad Energy Chamber’s Post-AGM Networking session and encouraged closer regional cooperation within the […]

On Wednesday, October 29, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) hosted the Nadene Gilbert-Rambarran Cancer Awareness Fundraiser and Mixer to raise funds to support the renovation of the Cancer Institute of Guyana’s laundry facilities, as well as free screening for members through the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association. The event saw scores of members […]

As the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) advances its work plan for the development of Guyana’s business landscape, high on the agenda is engaging members of the private sector on areas of interest. On October 21, President of the GCCI, Mrs. Kathy S. Smith, and Councillors Ms. Dee George and Mr. Delmar Walcott […]