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It is with great pride that we release this article on the achievement of one of our own. Umami on Monday, December, 13th 2021 announced the launch of their products on Amazon.com. The award-winning company stated, “the company’s decision to expand on Amazon was made earlier this year after recognizing the massive export potential”.  As […]

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry today had a follow-up meeting with Mexican Investors looking to expand their businesses to the shores of Guyana. The discussion focused on the investment opportunities available in Guyana along with avenues for export within Guyanese enterprises. The delegation which was led by Mr Antonio Cruz-Diaz noted that they […]

On Friday, November 19, 2021, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) facilitated a presentation by the Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) on the draft Local Content Bill First Schedule. Both parties were given the opportunity to present their views and feedback on improving local content was sought. Subsequently, the membership of […]

Today, the Chairman of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI) Construction and HSSE Committee, Mr. Keon Howard, met with Mr. Kevon Grimmond, Chief Electrical Inspector (Ag), and other senior representatives of the Government Electrical Inspectorate (GEI). Discussions were held on how the GCCI and the GEI can collaboratively promote electrical safety in the […]

-START- The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) today, November 2, 2021, met with the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Joseph Harmon, and other Parliamentary Opposition Representatives to discuss the Opposition Leader’s office support for the National Vaccination Drive. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused devastation globally, impacting the public health of citizens in an […]

Senior Vice President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Captain Gerald Gouveia Jr., recently met with the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Hamad Buamin, during the ongoing Expo 2020 Dubai. Their meeting focused on avenues of collaboration between the GCCI and the […]

On Monday, October 4, 2021, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) received a Courtesy Call from British High Commissioner to Guyana, Her Excellency Ms. Jane Miller OBE. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mr. Sherwyn Naughton, Country Director for Trade & Investment at the Department for International Trade, British High Commission. Both parties […]

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) received a Courtesy Call from the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Tatsuo Hirayama and First Secretary, Mr. Nobuaki Hanawa. The GCCI was represented by President, Mr. Timothy Tucker, and Executive Director, Mr. Richard Rambarran. Areas of discussion included commercial and investment opportunities […]

-START- The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) notes the overwhelming number of infrastructure work which is being handled by foreign-owned companies. Additionally, the GCCI notes the high volume of trucking, logistical and other support services which are being operated by foreign-owned companies, particularly as it relates to the oil and gas sector. The […]