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(News Room) Newly appointed President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Timothy Tucker, is of the firm belief that the COVID-19 vaccinations play a crucial role in ensuring that Guyanese businesses survive the pandemic. His comments come on the heels of numerous reports that some businesses countrywide have shown a complete disregard […]

(Oil Now) Senior member of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Timothy Tucker says several of the factors that constitute what a local business is should be strengthened in the context of Guyana’s revised draft local content policy and the Chamber has made recommendations to the Ministry of Natural Resources in this regard. […]

Kaieteur News – While the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Administration has received much commendation for the extensive consultations that were held on the draft Local Content Policy, some of the document’s provisions still come in for heavy criticism as they have been deemed to be “too ambitious” or “unrealistic.” Specifically, much of the attention has been on […]

The Suriname-based Assuria Insurance company plans to construct an GYD$800 million five-storey main office in Georgetown, Managing Director Yogindra Arjune said Wednesday. Speaking at the symbolic turning of the sod on the plot of land at Church and Carmichael Streets, Georgetown, he said the five-storey modern building would be finished in 14 months. “We are […]

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) held a virtual session on January 20th, 2021 to raise awareness of a new Tax Revenue Management solution which was launched on 28th February, 2021. The Secretariat’s staff along with members of GCCI attended the session. The new software – Optimal RMS – improves taxpayers’ experience when doing business with […]

On January 15th, 2021, the Economic & Trade Affairs Officer and members of GCCI attended a meeting of importers organized by the Government Analyst Food & Drug Department (GA-FDD). Also attending the meeting were the Honourable Minister of Health – Dr. Frank Anthony, and Foreign Secretary – Mr. Robert Persaud. The aim of the meeting […]

The newly elected Council of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) held its first Statutory Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, to elect from its body a new Executive Management Committee (EMC) for the year 2021/2022. The EMC comprises a President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.   The following […]

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) hosted its 131st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, via the Zoom and Election Runner digital platforms. During the Opening Session of the meeting, remarks were delivered by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Honourable Oneidge Walrond, […]