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PRESS RELEASE: Guyana’s Fight Against COVID-19 Requires a Government in Place with the Full Confidence of the People
April 17, 2020| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

PRESS RELEASE: Guyana’s Fight Against COVID-19 Requires a Government in Place with the Full Confidence of the People

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) is extremely concerned about the situation which besieges Guyana at this time – the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the lengthy delay in the announcement of the Election results. The GCCI has undertaken independent modeling of the spread pandemic in Guyana. The Chamber’s model ascertains […]

PRESS RELEASE – GCCI Condemns Coronavirus-related Stigma and Discrimination of Healthcare Workers
| April 2, 2020| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

PRESS RELEASE – GCCI Condemns Coronavirus-related Stigma and Discrimination of Healthcare Workers

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) notes recent updates emanating from the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) regarding the stigma and discrimination being experienced by healthcare professionals who are on the frontlines of the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Officials of the GPHC have said that healthcare workers are being refused entry into […]

PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Pandemic: GCCI Calls for Social Distancing and 7PM Curfew for Businesses
March 31, 2020| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 Pandemic: GCCI Calls for Social Distancing and 7PM Curfew for Businesses

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) takes the opportunity to thank the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) for its COVID-19 updates, as well as the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown for working in conjunction with the GCCI. There have been a number of articles and interviews discussing the rate of spread […]

Joint Statement: GCCI and GGDMA Call for Credible Electoral Process
March 28, 2020| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Joint Statement: GCCI and GGDMA Call for Credible Electoral Process

The following statement is released on behalf of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA):  The local business community joins the international community and the leadership of our key international trading partners in repeating the call for the transition of government to only take place […]

GCCI rolls out list of suggestions to local businesses to avoid the spread of COVID-19
March 27, 2020| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

GCCI rolls out list of suggestions to local businesses to avoid the spread of COVID-19

(Kaieteur News) Expressing its eagerness to play a role in the COVID-19 National Taskforce, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) yesterday rolled out a list of suggestions to local businesses to avoid the spread of the disease. These include an appeal to local bars, restaurants and other businesses to limit their services, while […]

Press Release – GCCI Statement on COVID-19 Pandemic
March 26, 2020| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Press Release – GCCI Statement on COVID-19 Pandemic

What is COVID-19? Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (similar to the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact […]

Businesses, citizens deserve tax relief, other forms of assistance in wake of coronavirus pandemic – GCCI President
March 23, 2020| Post by: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce

Businesses, citizens deserve tax relief, other forms of assistance in wake of coronavirus pandemic – GCCI President

(Kaieteur News) It is important for government to assist the business community and the citizenry as Guyana battles the Coronavirus pandemic that has swept across the planet. Championing this cause is president of Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer. In an interview with Kaieteur News, he said that the City Chamber has […]