Business Guyana 2022: Building Out Guyana

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CONTENT OF BUSINESS GUYANA MAGAZINE 2022: BUILDING OUT GUYANA

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MESSAGES 1. Message from the President of the GCCI 2. Message from the Editor of the Business Guyana Magazine 3. Message from the Chairman of the

ANSWERING FAQs

by INVESTORS 12. Guide for Companies in Guyana 13. Investor’s Roadmap

Fundraising Committee

14. Where to Stay 15. Where to Eat

BUILDING OUT GUYANA 4. Review of Macroeconomic Developments and Outlook for the Future 5. Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy Project

16. Business Contacts in Guyana

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17. Diplomatic Missions in Guyana 18. Diplomatic Missions of Guyana abroad 19. GCCI Menu of Services MEMBERSHIP LISTING

6. Financial Sector Development in Guyana: Are Banks Special?

7. Natural Resources Fund & Local Content Legislation 8. Family Owned Enterprises and Business Development 9. Port of Vreed-en-Hoop Project – Maximizing the Multiplier 10. Enterprise Supporting Sports – Blue Water Shipping’s Example 11. Recipe for Success: Q&A with Shaleeza Shaw – 2021 Woman in Business Winner

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Message from the President of the GCCI

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t is with great excitement, anticipation and resilience that I give my remarks on the Business Guyana Magazine 2022. With the massive growth that Guyana’s economy is projected to have - 2022 National Budget forecast Guyana’s Growth at 47.5 % - what can be more exciting than that? With massive spending expected to be done on Infrastructure, Training and Upskilling of Guyanese, Health and Education, Guyana’s landscape, quality of life and workforce is set on a transformational developmental path.

Guyana’s Private Sector is expected to grow as fast, or by some estimates even faster. 2022 will tell us and we are excited to find that out. What is equally exciting are the massive opportunities for the local Private Sector through the adoption of the Local Content Bill in December 2021. This Act, carving out 40 areas for Local Businesses, is historic. These are 40 opportunities for Local Businesses, 40 areas for us as a country to build out greater capacity in the supply of goods, services and labour. We as a private sector cannot allow this opportunity to pass us by. The Petroleum Industry has over 200 areas in which procurement occurs. By that token, that leaves over 160 other areas for locals to start developing capacity and for overseas investors to partner and enter into Guyana. Just these two (2) areas of growth and opportunity are enough to fill readers with excitement.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry anticipates that by second half of 2023 Guyanese businesses would have reached hundred percent capacity in all 40 areas that are carved out for locals. We also anticipate that the Guyanese private sector would develop new capacity to add to the forty areas.

As we have traditionally done, this will be executed through the development of partnerships, Joint Ventures and the internal development of local enterprise.

Of the past 56 years - since Guyana became an independent state – if history has taught us anything, it is that the Guyanese private sector is resilient, innovative and remains on a path to continued transformation. Opportunities are everywhere in Guyana and abound in every corner. The GCCI’s Business Guyana Magazine is the only roadmap that an investor would

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need. Our contributors have given the lay of the land on some of the most important issues of the private sector. Our Editor will give you the tools and map to help you set up, navigate and do business in Guyana. In this magazine, you will find the GCCI’s members listed also - the movers and shakers in Guyana – which will help you find and connect with possible suppliers, partners or clients. So, sit back and enjoy your read of BGM 2022.

I thank you for your continued indulgence in the work of the GCCI. Timothy Tucker PRESIDENT.

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Message from the Editor of the Business Guyana Magazine

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ow in its 12th edition, the Business Guyana Magazine continues to demonstrate why the mark it left in the investment sphere as a guiding document is indelible. The thrust of the magazine, being ‘An Investor’s Guide to Doing Business in Guyana’ continues, as we have organized useful information for investors, quality images and relevant articles from some of the leaders, thinkers and influencers in the country into a fresh, appealing design.

This year, we have crafted articles around the theme ‘Building Out Guyana.’ This theme was carefully selected through interaction and engagement with the private sector, civil society, academia and government. Some of the most important topics to the private sector and, indeed national development, are in covered. Specific articles were crafted by those informed in their field to articulate the current state of affairs and outlook for development.

The theme of the magazine this year is most suitable since Guyana, having entered into a new chapter of its development story. Since the discovery of oil in 2015 by ExxonMobil in Guyana’s basins, the development prospects for what was already a booming economy became infinitely more exciting. It is however, the catalyst which is provided in the other sectors, how well we are able to capitalize on those, and how aptly we are able to facilitate a holistic private sector development which will ensure Guyana does not experience lop-sided growth and emerges a truly balanced, sustainable economy. Development planning, macroeconomic management through tools such as the Sovereign Wealth Fund, local content and human capital development through deliberate policy directives will be key in ensuring that Guyana continues on the upward growth trajectory without instability which have characterized many other resource-based economies over the years Firms with the foresight to invest will benefit from first-movers or early movers advantage in an economy which is already buzzing with activity. Those firms who are able to do this, enter into partnerships with local investors to add the distinct Guyanese flavour, as well as earn their social license, are poised to benefit tremendously from the current economic boom.

It is my fervent hope that this magazine aids in giving insight to Guyana and the relevant themes. Earlier editions of this magazine have been used, sometimes as the sole guiding document, by investors both local and foreign to aid in establishing their business.

With these few words, I wish to remind that Guyana remains open for business, open for investment and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry will continue to play its role as a business support organization in the facilitation of private sector development, trade and investment as it has done from the past 133 years. I trust that you enjoy this edition of the Business Guyana Magazine and it is able to demonstrate why Guyana is truly on the rise.

Richard Rambarran EDITOR of the BUSINESS GUYANA MAGAZINE & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the GCCI.

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Message from the Chairperson of the Fundraising Committee

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am once again extremely pleased with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) and its ability to publish the Business Guyana Magazine (BGM) ’22. Every year, this magazine continues to support the GCCI, which, by its very operation, catalyzes business development and Guyana’s growth.

I would like to personally thank both Chamber and non-Chamber members who stepped up once again to show their overwhelming support for the GCCI in its endeavors.

Our magazine would not be possible without the contribution of these advertisers. The Fundraising Committee cannot overstate its gratitude to the Members of the Chamber who continue to be instrumental in improving the business environment of Guyana through the Chamber.

I anticipate, as we move forward, a mutual partnership between members, councilors, and the Chamber Secretariat.

This partnership will continue to benefit companies, Guyana’s economy, and the wider private sector. I trust that you will enjoy this edition of the Business Guyana Magazine as we continue our efforts in ‘Building Out Guyana.’

Komal Ramnauth CHAIRPERSON FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

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BUILDING OUT GUYANA

Review of Key Macroeconomic Developments and Outlook for the Future of Guyana Joel Bhagwandin

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Background udget 2022 is the largest budget in Guyana’s history and the first to draw down from the oil revenues sitting in the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) was recently passed in the National Assembly.

Budget 2022, by and large, lays the foundation to avoid the paradoxical resource curse and Dutch disease syndrome. Hence, this article seeks to address this notion and assess against the backdrop of the provisions in the budget.

What is the Resource Curse?

It is intriguing how countries with oil or other natural resource wealth have failed to grow more rapidly than others without. This is the essence of a widely known academic paradox referred to as “the natural resource curse”.

Wright and Czelusta (2004), in their paper titled ‘the myth of the resource curse’, contend that the resource curse hypothesis seems anomalous, since on the surface it has no clear policy implication, but stands as a wistful prophecy. The authors argued that countries afflicted with the “original sin” of resource endowments have poor growth prospects. The danger of such supposedly neutral ruminations is, however, that in practice they

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may influence sectoral policies. Minerals themselves are not to blame for problems of rent-seeking and corruption. Rather, it is largely the manner in which policymakers and businesses view minerals that determines the outcome. Further, those authors expressed rather nicely in concluding that “minerals are not (curses) at all in the sense of inevitability; the curse, where it exists, is self-fulfilling.”

Budget 2022 Review & Analysis

Budget 2022 represents an increase of $148 billion or 37% over the corresponding period in 2021. The budgeted amount for current expenditure increased by 12% over the previous fiscal year while the allocation towards capital expenditure in-

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creased by a whopping 109% compared to 2021. Of total expenditure, current expenditure accounts for 61% while capital expenditure accounts for 39%.

Of the total budget, the traditional tax revenues for 2022

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represents 52% of the total budget, the withdrawal from the NRF represents 23% of the total budget–thus the remainder which will be financed by borrowing from the domestic capital market and external creditors, represents 25% of the total budget.

Expenditure Analysis

Looking at the growth trend for current and capital expenditure for the period 2008 – 2022 (spanning 15 years), current expenditure increased from $78.5 billion in 2008 to $335 billion in 2022 or by 329% or an average annual growth rate of 22%. Capital expenditure on the other hand increased from $36 billion in 2008 to $218 billion in 2022 or by $182 billion, representing an increase of 505%. This level of increase in capital expenditure alone represents almost 91% of the total budget for 2022.

As a result, several budgets were re-engineered where sharp cuts were imposed by the Political Opposition. Due to the many deadlocks that characterized this period in Guyana’s political history, a snap election was called in 2015. This also explained the starker decrease in capital expenditure by 40% in 2015. In 2016 capital expenditure increased by 53% but continued a downward trend in 2017 through 2020.

Moreover, during the period 2006 – 2014, capital expenditure accounted for 41% of total expenditure in 2006 and 2007, and averaging 32.3% for the period 2008 – 2012. In 2015, this trend changed dramatically where there were notable increases in current expenditure as a percentage of the total expenditure versus capital expenditure as a percentage of the total budget, wherein capital expenditure for the period 2015 -2019 accounted for 21% on average, the lowest average recorded over the past two decades.

During the period 2008 – 2014, there were three instances that recorded marked decline in capital expenditure – for instance in 2008, capital expenditure declined by 16% relative to the previous year, but recorded a sharp increase by 31% in 2009. In 2010 capital expenditure declined by a mere 1%, however, in 2013 capital expenditure declined by 11%. This was largely due to a change in the political landscape for the first time where in 2011 following national elections, a minority government emerged and the Political Opposition had a one seat majority in the National Assembly.

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Summary of Capital Expenditure by Sector

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During the period 2015 – 2022, budget allocations towards the economic sectors declined by 10.32% in 2016 and 27% in 2019 thus resulting in the underperformance of some of the major economic sectors during this period. This trend changed in 2020 where allocations towards the economic sectors increased by 24.46% in 2020, 25.31% in 2021 and 27% in 2022.

In the infrastructure sector during this period there was a sharp increase of 146% in 2016 largely because of a sharp decline by 19% in 2015. In 2015 allocations increased by 24% which then declined sharply by less than 1% in 2018 and 1% in 2019. This trend changed dramatically in 2020 with a 21% increase in 2020, 38% in 2021 and 91% in 2022.

Bank of Guyana International Reserve

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Bank of Guyana International Reserve stood at US$751 million in 2013 and by the end of 2021, increased to US$811 million or by 8%. However, of interest to note though is that the international reserve position in 2013 represented almost five months import cover and up to 2016, the bank’s international reserve position represented about four months import cover–above the three months benchmark. This trend changed in 2018 when the bank’s international reserve position fell to three months import cover and in 2019–2020, represented less than 2 months import cover. In 2021, the Bank of Guyana’s international reserve position improved relative to import cover, where in 2021 it represented just over three months import cover. This trend is expected to continue into 2022 onwards on account of increased oil production.

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During the period 2013 – 2021, private sector loans and advances moved from $128 billion to $191 billion by the end of 2021 or by 49%. During this period, it was observed that the highest growth rate for private sector loans and advances was recorded in 2014 of 14%. In 2014, with a handicapped minority government, growth was more or less stagnated; loans and advances grew by 7% and 4% in 2014 and 2015 respectively. In 2017 and 2018 the growth rate for loans and advances recorded were a measly 1%. It should be mentioned that this period was characterized as a paradigm shift in the underlying philosophy of public policy by the Administration at that time. To this end, the public policies pursued arguably inhibited private sector growth, inter alia, increasing the cost of doing business and the implementation of a web of burdensome tax measures. In 2018 and 2019, credit to the private sector started to recover with a 4% growth in 2018 and 10% growth in 2019 – largely owing to increased activities in the oil and gas sector. This trend was short-lived in 2020 when growth fell to 2% on account of the pro-longed political impasse in that year coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, with a shift in the public policy philosophy once again to a more business friendly environment, credit to the private sector recorded its highest growth rate in 2021 of 13% since 2013.

Total Public Debt and Debt-to-GDP Ratio

Total public debt stood at US$1.359 billion in 2012 which increased to US$3.127 billion by the end of 2021 representing an increase of 130% over this ten-year period, or an average annual growth rate of 13%. At the same time, real GDP moved from US$4 billion in 2012 to US$8.6 billion by the end of 2021 representing an increase of 115% over this period or an annual average growth rate of 11.5%.

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During the period 2012 – 2021 the debt-to-GDP ratio was 34% in 2012 which further decreased below 30% in 2014 and remained below 30% up to 2018. During the period 2018 – 2020, the debt-to-GDP ratio reached its highest of 37%, 52% and 43%, respectively – higher than the period between 2013 – 2017, albeit below the 60% benchmark. However, by the end of 2021 the debt-to-GDP ratio declined from its highest level of 52% in 2019 to 36%. In 2022 the debt-to-GDP ratio is forecast to reduce further from 36% to 28%. This is reflective of prudent debt management coupled with the expansion of the economy driven by the oil economy and the draw down from the NRF thereby reducing the level of borrowing. Moreover, this outturn is indicative of the fiscal space available to support the economy’s aggressive development and expansionary agenda within the framework of a sustainable development model.

The Exchange Rate

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The average market rate for the USD/GYD exchange rate during the period 2013–2021 moved from $205.81 in 2013 to a high of $215.75 in 2020 representing a depreciation of about 5% of the domestic currency against the US$ over an eight years period. However, as is expected with the oil windfall, stronger exports and increased inflows of foreign exchange (FX); the domestic currency is expected to appreciate – albeit gradually.

In this regard, the average market exchange rate moved from $215.75 in 2020 to $208.88 reflective of an appreciation of 3.2% of the domestic currency against the US dollar.

Outlook and Concluding Remarks The economy is expected to experience buoyant growth in 2022 supported largely by the budget measures, programs and policies. To this end, the medium-term outlook is therefore positive, and real GDP growth forecast for 2022 is 47.5%.

Despite the fact that budget 2022 is the largest in history, representing almost two times the country’s pre-oil budgets, the debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to be relatively low in 2022 – below 30%, which is among the lowest in the region. The measures contained in the budget are adequate in response to inflationary pressures, and improving the competitiveness of businesses. Also, notable improvements in the performance of the non-oil traditional sectors have been observed as a result of the policies and interventions implemented through budgets 2020 and 2021.

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Further, it is important to highlight that the budget contains substantial allocations towards economic diversification, and improving the non-oil economic sectors. This is critical to avoid the paradoxical resource curse and / or Dutch disease. Moreover, 40% of the total budget are allocated towards capital projects – that is, to finance a number of major infrastructure development projects.

Comparing capital expenditure in budget 2022 relative to 2021, it is observed that capital expenditure increased by approximately 110% over the previous year. It is this type of “investment posture” versus reckless spending on recurrent and non-productive expenditure that avoids the resource curse or Dutch disease.

Overall, budget 2022 sets the foundation for Guyana’s economic transformation. In this regard, several major transformational projects are slated to commence in 2022, namely the Amaila Falls Hydro project, the gas-to-energy project coupled with the massive investments in public infrastructure including housing, roads and bridges. The Government, therefore, must be commended for budget

2022 which is designed to set a strong foundation for the economic diversification of the economy and to mitigate the risks of the resource curse.

About the Author The principal author, Joel Bhagwandin is a Financial Analyst who has been providing insights and analyses on economic and finance issues for the past 5+ years. He is the holder of a master’s degree in banking & finance and he is [currently] undertaking four professional certifications in Corporate Finance through the Corporate Finance Institute (i.e., the FMVA, CBCA, CMSA & BIDA professional designations). The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this article belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author’s employer, organization, committee, or other group or individual. LinkedIn Account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ joel-bhagwandin-57481470/. The author can be contacted at jbbankingadvice@gmail.com.

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Gas to Power: The base of Guyana’s economic revolution

By Kemol King

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f you are in Guyana, you are probably accustomed to opening social media, at least on a weekly basis, to a public advisory from Guyana Power and Light (GPL) saying “The Demerara-Berbice Interconnected System experienced a shutdown. Efforts are underway to restore power…”

If you are the proprietor of a business, you probably had to take steps, as your business grew, to provide alternative sources of energy for power generation in the case of a blackout. With blackouts occurring frequently, even in the capital City, blackouts inflate operational expenses that are already high due to the cost of power. This cuts into the profit margins of businesses in Guyana to an extent that their counterparts in, for example, Trinidad & Tobago do not have to deal with.

For every US$0.32 a business in Guyana pays per kilowatt hour (kWh), businesses in Trinidad, with whom Guyana’s high cost of power is often compared, are paying US$0.15.

“The private sector has always been a lobbying body for lower electricity costs,” said President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Timothy Tucker.

“We believe that too long, Guyana has been stymied from development because of high electricity costs. Our manufacturers can’t be competitive because of the cost of production. The cost of electricity is so high.”

It is not a pretty picture for an investor who is looking for

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another hotspot to expand his growing business. “Power is not stable in many areas. The high cost of electricity continues to affect operating performance for businesses and is a major challenge.” - This is what the United States International Trade Administration says in its country commercial guide on Guyana.

Yet, since the discovery of significant commercial petroleum deposits in the offshore Stabroek block, investor interest in Guyana has been outstanding, from all indications. It is about more than just oil. The new People’s Progessive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration, which assumed power in August last year after a protracted, contentious electoral stand-off, has been on a tireless uphill campaign to market Guyana as an open economy with investor friendly policies. Its successes in this regard will be measured by what it does to improve the ease of doing business. That means overhauling bureaucratic regulatory structures, and providing cheap, reliable power.

The new government has promised to upgrade transmission and distribution infrastructure, and provide 500 MW of new power.

The first significant step in this direction is the gas-to-energy project. The discussion on whether to bring natural gas to shore for power generation purposes has been in the pipeline for years. Some studies were done under the previous administration, and the new government relied on those studies to make key decisions to move the project forward. The Government has negotiated with ExxonMobil, the Stabroek block operator, to lay a 134-mile pipeline to transport

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50 million cubic feet of associated gas from its Liza Phase One operation to an onshore plant at Wales, on the West Bank of the Demerara river, every day. It is estimated that the project will cost US$900 million.

In the first phase, it will generate 150 MW, with an additional 150-MW phase to follow shortly after. The target is 250 MW of new power to Guyana’s main electricity grid from a 300 MW gas-fired power plant. Government is currently looking for a partner to design, construct and finance the plant. But even before that comes on stream, Guyana is building its firm capacity to use gas for power generation. In August of 2021, Prime Minister, retired Brigadier Mark Phillips turned on new dual heavy fuel oil/natural gas (HFO/NG) engines at Garden of Eden, adding 46 MW generating capacity to the grid. GPL also plans to convert 106 MW of its existing HFO capacity to dual fuel engines by 2026, setting the stage for the phasing out of HFO use. By then, the total capacity to generate natural gas would be 403 MW if all goes as planned.

A lot has been said in local news about new fossil fuel products resulting in more emissions into the environment. But if you look beyond the surface, it is evident that the gas-to-energy project will not result in more overall emissions, but less. That is because when the natural gas starts getting piped to shore, GPL can significantly reduce its use of the heavily polluting HFO, and fire up those dual fuel engines with the lesser polluting natural gas instead. According to the Government’s recently launched Low Carbon Development Strategy 2030, this will reduce Guyana’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with electric-

ity generation by half. At a meeting with publishers and editors in April, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo said the government expects to save US$150 million per year on fuel imports, after the gas-to-energy infrastructure is commissioned.

These expectations are consistent with the experience of Ghana, an oil producing nation Guyana is actively learning from. Ghana started bringing gas from its Sankofa gas field to shore in 2019.

According to the World Bank, the Sankofa project, with the capacity to provide 1,000 MW of electricity, had multiple benefits for Ghana. The Bank said Ghana’s annual oil imports dropped by 12 million barrels, saving over US$100 million every year, and emissions fell by 1.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.

Guyana is regarding its natural gas as a transition fuel. Vice President Jagdeo told News Room in August that the gas will provide a cleaner alternative to HFOs, to meet Guyana’s growing demand for energy, while the country gathers up solar, wind and hydro power projects to diversify and clean up its energy mix. By the end of its term, in 2025, the Government intends to cut the cost of power by at least 50%.

“Businesses around the world will be much more attracted to Guyana when that energy cost comes in,” said the Chief Executive Officer of Guyana’s Office for Investment (GO-Invest) Dr. Peter Ramsaroop in May. “We will move into industrialization; agro-processing, metals, fertilizer. Many things that we buy right now with foreign exchange, we would be able to produce ourselves, and be very competitive.”

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The Government’s plan is for the reduction in the cost of power to stimulate an economic revolution that brings Guyana in league with the world’s richest oil producing nations, but in a manner that is more sustainable than most. Vice President Jagdeo said in an interview earlier this year, “If you cut the cost of energy by half to your population, and to industries, and still make a huge profit then, immediately, the economy will respond and people’s lives would improve. It’s a no-brainer.”

The gas-to-energy project summary from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that the pipeline is designed with tie-in points so it can also transport gas from the Liza Phase Two project. The pipeline, according to a notice from the Ministry of Natural Resources, will have the capacity to transport up to 130 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd), leaving room for a second phase of the project to bring more gas per day to shore.

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo told a gathering at Wales in October that that second phase will bring in 70 million more cubic feet of gas per day, and that “a whole range of industries will be developed right here…”

The government envisions a special industrial park, encompassing 14,000+acres, called the Wales Development Zone (WDZ), of which 1,300 acres will be set aside for heavy industry/ gas-related investments. What those industries turn out to be, is up to private investors. The Ministry of Natural Resources has invited expressions of interest (EoI) from interested parties. In his address to the 10th Caribbean Urban Forum in June, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the Wales Development Zone will be the industrial centre of the Caribbean.

In the initial phase, interested parties are expected to propose projects with a maximum demand of 10 mmscfd, with a preference for projects utilising 1-5 mmscfd. The government intends to give preference to proposals for small-scale ammonia/urea, protein synthesis, cement, glass manufacture, ceramics and other industries that rely on gas, steam electricity. In-keeping with the government’s local content agenda, any prospective investor would have to produce a solid local content plan. For foreign investors, joint ventures with local companies is pivotal to winning over the government’s support.

So far, the government has decided that the zone should include a gas-processing plant (GPP) and a natural gas liquids (NGL) facility capable of producing at least 4,000 barrels per day, and fractionating liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Investors can jointly participate with the Government and ExxonMobil in designing or utilising the outputs from those facilities.

The Georgetown Chamber had been advocating for the pipeline to land in an industrial park since it started talks with the previous administration on this project. The President of the Chamber has been quoted as saying “You can have gas-to-power, have an industrial estate or a manufacturing zone in that area to produce power, so the manufacturing can be done in that area. That area, we also recommended that [it] become a duty-free zone, so we really ramp up manufacturing so that you can export throughout the Caribbean, throughout the world, and really have Guyana as a manufacturing hub of the Caribbean and South America.”

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Financial Sector Development in Guyana: Are Banks Special?

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re banks special?’ This was the most fundamental question raised by the 2007 financial crisis.

It remains just as relevant today especially given the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. To any seasoned banker, the answer will automatically be “yes.” But in this article, we examine the question of the specialness of banks so that the reader can decide for himself/herself.

If banks are ‘special’ as compared with other firms, what does this imply for whether and how banks should be regulated; the respective corporate governance arrangements for banks; and the required standards of professionalism and corporate responsibility expected of bankers and their banks? We might argue pragmatically that banks are ‘special’ because they are more heavily regulated than many other kinds of firm and several bank-type regulations (like capital adequacy, reserve requirements, provisioning for impaired credit, approval of management members, compulsory reporting of quarterly financial statements) are atypical ones for banking.

In the global arena, we also observe that banks are special because of the ‘too big to fail’ doctrine. Very big and important banks are invariably bailed out one way or another by the state if they get into serious difficulties. Recent financial crisis indicates that when the banking system retrenches, the real economy suffers tremendously. Arguably, all of these empirical observations conspire and lend themselves to make banks special.

However, they do not explain why banks are special and how we might best handle this ‘specialness.’

One view of banks is that they are the most important economic institution formed in modern history because of their ability to ‘transmute’ deposits into loans and investments, and this contributes strongly to economic growth and stability. Basel III, for example, recognizes transparently this macro role of banks via the new countercyclical capital-adequacy rules. At the same time, though, banks are also one of the most dangerous economic institutions because of their periodic contribution and exposure to systemic risk events; the ‘specialness’ of banks is intertwined with this apparent conundrum.

In modern economic thinking there has been a strong

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movement away from the idea that banks are special in any way. This can be observed from the challenges and questions targeted to banks on an increasing basis via electronic, print and social media platforms. The sacrosanct and aloofness of banks dissipated following the financial crisis of 2007–2008 better known as the global financial crisis for its severe worldwide financial crisis. Excessive risk-taking by banks combined with the bursting of the United States housing bubble caused the values of securities tied to U.S. real estate to plummet, damaging financial institutions globally culminating with the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers on September 15, 2008, and an international banking crisis. While banks of yester years could afford to wait for customers to come through their doors, modern banks set targets for customers they want to grow their market share

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annually. However, it is in the field of regulation that the debate has been most heated, especially since the 1970s and particularly in the US, and quite rightly so.

A primary economic function of important banking regulations (like prudential capital adequacy and liquidity rules) is to help reduce the incidence and impact of systemic risk events that could mutate into a financial crisis. Since financial crisis are exceptional disturbances in financial markets, it is always important to explore relevant historical experiences in order to understand why they happened and how they can be mitigated in the future.

The 1930s banking crisis associated with the Great Depression in the US was the most severe banking crisis up to 2007 but it also had some noteworthy similarities. For one thing, it created a kind of free market experiment in banking, since the political philosophy of the day was laissez faire. As a result, when banks began to fail in ever larger numbers and in successive waves, it was partly due to the Central Bank not stepping in immediately to provide lender of last resort liquidity.

Emerging from these experiences, some important principles of modern central banking were learnt the hard way especially that the Central Bank has to provide lender of last resort liquidity to banks in order to protect aggregate bank deposits. As when confidence in banks begins to weaken badly, no bank is safe as a run on the bank can destroy it even if it is stable and a going concern.

And in these modern times, one can add that the media can play an important role in the erasing of incorrectly fueled perceptions that can be detrimental to the lives of so many including those with their lifelong savings in the bank.

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It is also from these events that modern capital adequacy rules (including stress testing) and techniques like deposit insurance were developed (the Deposit Insurance Act was established in 2018 in Guyana). Bank deposit insurance is rather unique to banking because its primary aim (unlike other kinds of insurance) is to help prevent the event (deposit runs) insured against. It does this by helping to bolster confidence in the banking system (depositors do not have the same incentive to run if they are covered by deposit insurance). The famous Glass-Steagall Act 1933 (which effectively separated retail and investment banking) was formulated from these experiences. It took over half a century to repeal Glass-Steagall and then the 2007 financial crisis to resurrect these same ‘ring fencing (separating)’ questions.

Banks in many countries since the 1970s have been strongly deregulated and free to compete more strongly and allowed to enter into new markets. The alleged omnipotence of the external market as the best allocator of banking resources was enshrined in Basel II, since the underlying philosophy of Basel II was to converge ‘economic’ and ‘regulatory’ bank capital. In practice, this meant giving the capital market a greater role in setting bank capital levels. Basel III, however re-asserted the relevance and importance of regulatory capital, where regulators (not the market) have the final say about how much systemic, risk-cushioning capital adequacy is needed.

With these additional measures, an important kind of ‘social contract’ emerges. Banks can earn higher profits and may be protected from the downside when things go badly wrong (as in a financial crisis) because of these additional, state-provided supports. As a result, the state also has to protect itself (i.e. taxpayers) via regulatory requirements like prudential supervision.

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If the free market model is to work more effectively in the banking industry, this implicit social contract has to be recognized. One way of addressing it is to ensure corporate governance rules for banks that would encompass senior bankers and bank directors becoming more responsible for those kinds of imprudent actions that can help to produce systemic shocks. At the same time, there has to be a return to recognizing banking as a profession with wider economic responsibilities.

A live example against the backdrop of COVID-19 is the reaching out by our Central Bank to local banks to come up with temporary relief measures to allow moratoriums on loan payments until December 2020; relaxation of sections 14 & 15 of the Supervision Guideline No. 5 to allow for refinancing of some facilities; offering of concessional interest rates and waiver of some bank charges particularly those applicable to senior citizens. These recommendations are not inconsistent with a bank seeking profit and targeting value maximization.

Other examples include where the Government through the Ministry of Finance incentivizes banks with bank guarantees; tax breaks on interest earned; and waiver or reduced reserve requirements to push lending in new areas, example green financing, start-up businesses or the agriculture sector to mitigate against the associated risks of lending these areas may present.

An underlying thread that runs through this ‘mini history’ is that banks are apparently special because they borrow short term and lend for longer periods creating quite some mismatch.

This kind of maturity intermediation is a fundamental economic process that helps to develop and sustain an economy via the increased lending and investing generated. But in carrying out this important function, banks are inevitably exposed to a liquidity risk, that is, the more they lend, the greater this risk. As a result, confidence in banks is essential at all times in order to dis-incentivize depositors from running on a bank(s). A run on any one bank or group of banks can produce a ‘contagion’ where confidence begins to weaken badly and even well-managed banks are no longer safe from a run. Banks should always be prudent (and seen to be prudent) in running their risks, but history has shown that additional measures (like Central Bank lender of last resort and deposit insurance) are also needed as added cushions.

Shaleeza Shaw (Ms) Secretary and Chairperson of the Green Economy Committee Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dip (Dist); B.Sc (Dist); LLB (Dist); CCP; MBA, CB, MCBIS (Dist).

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The Local Content and NRF 2021 Laws: Two key legislative instruments that safeguard oil revenues and support private sector development

By Kiana Wilburg

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n December 30, 2021, His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, signed into law, the historic Local Content Law and the Natural Resource Fund Act 2021—two key legislative instruments that augment the regulatory powers of the State over its trillion-dollar hydrocarbon industry.

With respect to the former, the Local Content Law which Guyanese waited nearly five years for, prioritises Guyanese nationals and Guyanese companies in the procurement of goods and services of the petroleum sector; and importantly, enables local capacity development.

Significantly, the law provides a First Schedule which ring-fences 40 categories of work for Guyanese participation.

These include food supply, rental of office space, accommodation, insurance, accounting, legal services, engineering and machining, aviation support, public relations, manpower and crewing services, dredging services, ventilation, environmental services and studies, and transportation.

Since being signed into law, the nation’s Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat has said that oil and gas companies have up to year end to ensure various degrees of participation

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by locals in the aforementioned areas. To ensure the letter and spirit of the law is complied with, the law paves the way for the establishment of a Local Content Secretariat along with an Inter-Agency Advisory Committee which complements oversight powers and capabilities of the former.

The Secretariat, according to the historic legislation, has several functions. These are as follows: developing and maintaining measures for the effective implementation of local content by Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Licensees; developing and implementing strategies that will give preference to, or ensure equal treatment of, Guyanese nationals and Guyanese companies; conducting market analysis; making recommendations to the Minister; and developing formats for local content plans and reporting; developing guidelines including guidelines for local content reporting, procurement, bid evaluation, training, research and development, partnership and joint ventures, and financial and insurance services.

But perhaps, one of the Secretariat’s most profound duties is the development and maintenance of a Local Content Register of qualified Guyanese nationals and Guyanese companies.

This is already up and running. The law makes it clear that companies which utilize Guyanese nationals or companies not part of the register would not have those activities deemed to be in compliance with the law.

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Equally important is the power of the Secretariat—currently headed by Mr. Martin Pertab, a Senior Petroleum Economist within the Petroleum Management Programme at the Ministry of Natural Resources—to ensure rigid monitoring of Local Content Master Plans.

The law states that such plans are required to include an Employment Sub-Plan, a Procurement Sub-Plan; a Capacity Development Sub-Plan; the quality criteria and quantity criteria required for the supply of goods, and the provision of services; and a statement on, and an estimate of, the value of local content to be acquired, delivered and rendered for Guyana.

Companies are also mandated to submit a Local Content Annual Plan along with all Master Services Agreements. The foregoing provisions are but a few that protect the interest of citizens as they participate in the sector in partnership with foreign companies. With respect to the Natural Resource Fund Act 2021, this instrument is intended manage the country’s revenues from its oil resources for the benefit of current and future generations. It is also intended to ensure volatility in natural resource revenues does not lead to volatile public spending or a loss of economic competitiveness.

To ensure the fund is in compliance with the Santiago Principles and other internationally recognized best practices and standards, the law caters for the implementation of a Board of Directors which shall comprise of not less than three and not more than five persons. These individuals would be appointed by the President who also selects the Chairperson.

The law also allows for one person from the National Assembly and the private sector to serve. The said board would be required to review and approve the policies of the fund as well as prepare the investment mandate of the fund while drawing on the advice of the Investment Committee established under Section 8 of the Act. The NRF law states that the Investment Committee would comprise of 7 members appointed by the Minister of Finance. The committee, according to the law, is expected to include: a nominee of the Minister who shall be the Chairperson, a nominee from the Minister responsible for the administration of the Petroleum Sector, a nominee of the Attorney General, a nominee of the Leader of

the Opposition, a nominee of the private sector, and two ex oficio non-boting members as follows: the Senior Investment Advisor and Analyst and a nominee of the Governor of the Bank.

As another layer of protection to ensure rigid transparency and accountability in the oversight of the fund, the legislation allows for the establishment of a Public Accountability and Oversight Committee which shall comprise of a nominee from the National Assembly, three representatives from the religious community, two from the private sector, two from organized labour and one from the professions. These persons would all be appointed by the President for a period not exceeding two years.

The law also allows for Guyana’s Central Bank to have a key role where it would be responsible for the operational management of the Fund which includes establishing risk management arrangements and all necessary internal management systems for the fund.

Importantly, the law carries strict rules for withdrawals from the fund. It explicitly states that the maximum amount that may be withdrawn from the Fund in a fiscal year shall not exceed the total withdrawal from the Fund approved by the National Assembly for that fiscal year.

The law also notes that all withdrawals shall be deposited into the Consolidated Fund and shall be used only to finance national development priorities including any initiative aimed at realizing green economy and essential projects that are related to ameliorating the effect of a major natural disaster. Furthermore, the amount that may be withdrawn from the Fund in a fiscal year shall be subject to a ceiling calculated in accordance with the First Schedule in the Act. Since oil production commenced in December 2019, Guyana’s NRF Account which is held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York received US$607.6 million. With the Liza Phase Two Project operations on stream, and poised to take oil production to 340,000 barrels of oil per day alongside the Liza Phase One Project in the Stabroek Block, the government projects that deposits into the NRF for 2022 will total US$957.6 million. This, according to budget 2022, is forecast to comprise some US$857.1 million earned from the Government lifts of profit oil, and an additional US$100.5 million from royalties.

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Family Owned Enterprises and Business Development in Guyana Rochelle Clarke

By Rochelle Clarke

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ather started the business 50 years ago as a bottom house shop. Hard work and a few years later, he expanded to a bustling store downtown; then, bursting at its seams, into an expansive commercial complex. Growing up, children graduated from playing hide and seek among inventory boxes in the bottom house to lounging in the complex’ boardroom after school. As they got older they freely pursued their passions. Some went away to study and eventually established lives abroad. Now, discussions center around selling the business or shutting the doors for the last time. Did it have to come to this?

As a business transition and succession advisor who works with businesses all over the world, I’ve heard stories like this too many times to count. One generation started and the next dropped the baton, ending a promising race prematurely.

This is usually not because of incompetence or laziness; but

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because essential preparation, particularly family business succession preparation, sat on the back burner until it was too late.

Well quoted data indicates that in the US, succession success rates hover at around 30% for the first generational transition and drastically decline with each subsequent generation.

Like the replaying of an overused Hollywood script, we’ve seen what happens when a business owner’s waning energy, health or other unforeseen circumstance forces them to step back without a firm succession or exit plan in place.

Operations quickly begin to falter; employees stumble, unsure of whom to look to for guidance and leadership; and key stakeholders bicker as they try to figure out what comes next. In the process, customers bail, revenue suffers, and problems begin to compound.

As the business sputters, layoffs follow. Then, shutdowns.

Tension intensifies and family, losing income and lifestyle, starts to buckle under the stress. The business’ value, built painstakingly over years, takes a nosedive and shuttering or selling at a deep discount become the only viable options.

The truth is, if you’re a business owner today, in the future you won’t be. The inescapable reality is that you will eventually exit your business. Maybe you will sell it, maybe you will retire and pass it to family. You may lose your passion for it, or you may become too sick to run it. The possibilities are varied. Still, many neglect to put the right plans in place regarding this inevitable transfer of ownership. Plans that would invariably protect the value of the business and the interests of key stakeholders including family members, employees, suppliers and customers.

In practice, we’ve heard plenty of excuses for not attending to succession. For one thing, owners are busy! Tending to the pressing matters of today takes enough time and energy on its own.

But a humbling and often unacknowledged truth is that owners generally lack the knowledge of exactly how and when to prepare to successfully pass a business to its next generation of leadership.

Preparing for a business’ longevity requires a mental shift from ‘king’ to ‘caretaker’ of the business for the next generation.

This shift signals the loosening of the reins that allows for the right foresight, preparation and timely, intentional action.

In working with families to craft the right roadmap for suc-

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cession and business transition success, here are some tips that we emphasize and general resources that we recommend: ● Protect your best while preparing for the worst: This is a must while you decide what to do with the business and regardless of what you decide. A business continuity plan is a contingency plan that is put in place to help the business respond confidently and recover quickly from unplanned disruptions.

Good intentions do little to minimize the devastating impact that a lack of contingency planning could have on the business and those who rely on it. Depending on the complexity of the business, a business continuity plan can be created internally; by using an online plan generator like Continuity Strength; or by hiring a business continuity advisor. It should contain all the right details to ensure that the business continues to operate and it just forms part of a robust business strategy that minimizes risk. ● Get educated on your options: The Succession or Sale question seems to have black or white answers. Don’t assume that those are your only choices. In reality, there are more shades of gray in terms of options that may be a better fit for an owner’s circumstances and desires. A business owner who spends some time getting educated on the options is usually in a better position to make decisions for the business that align with his or her personal goals. He or she is also in a better position to maintain informed control of the business’ affairs going into the transition. The online Retirement for Business Owners course or any generic course that allows the owner to educate himself/ herself on what to expect with each option, how to select the right advisors, etc puts him or her in an empowered position to make the right decisions with confidence. ● Owner: Take Action: Retiring to a life of void of the grind, hustle and life-giving buzz that running the business provides is just not an option for some owners. Selling the business - their passion and pride - is also an unlikely consideration. So they hold on. Balancing the dueling desires of not leaving and not selling is not impossible. It does, however, require a deft touch and the right guidance to ensure operational continuity without eroding business value. The preparation work that we do here with family businesses is twofold: it’s about selecting, grooming and integrating the right successor to take over the business while crafting a purposeful and productive life for the owner in the right time should they choose or need to take it. Seek the right guidance that integrates the needs of both the family and the business.

● Successor: Know Yourself: Apart from capability, we also look at commitment. The unpopular truth is that an effective owner does not need to be a manager in the business; and an effective manager in the business does not need to be an owner. In evaluating the capability and commitment of a successor, we determine the solution that best serves the aligned interests of the family and the long term needs of the business. Avoid waiting until it’s too late or making unvalidated assumptions about whom should take over. The family could still maintain strong and informed ownership of the business with a capable ‘non-family’ person at the helm as long as all parties have developed the skills to perform in their intended roles. This alternative solution often frees unwilling or incapable successors from the burden of a role that does not suit them while putting the family and the business in a more harmonious and prosperous place for longevity and future success.

Regardless of their initial motivation, every successful entrepreneur will inevitably transition his or her business from chaos to order, disruption to stabilisation, building to maintaining. And as that happens, his or her family naturally comes into the fold.

Making the shift from business owner to generational visionary requires the right, intentional planning so that you can exit on your own terms, at your own time with a strong legacy still in tact. This is the most freeing gift that you can give to yourself as a business owner.

About the Author: Rochelle Clarke is the Managing Director of Succession Strength - a company that specializes in Business Continuity, Succession and Business Transition preparation. She guides outgoing leaders, incoming successors and the firms that support them in preparing to transition successfully to the next generation of leadership via succession or sale.

Rochelle holds a Masters degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. She is the author of The 5 Critical Succession Conversations: A Comprehensive Guide for the Family Business; an invited contributor to Forbes on the topic of Business Continuity; and her thought leadership has been sought after by global publications like the New York Times, Spears' Magazine, Tharawat, PWM by the Financial Times and Thrive Global to name a few.

Rochelle is a global speaker who splits her time between Europe and the US. In her spare time, she serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at INSEAD and Family Business mentor at Cornell University.

For more information, visit www.SuccessionStrength.com or email info@SuccessionStrength.com

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Guyanese investors developing world-class commercial port —The project will ramp up the nation’s port facilities to meet oil and gas industry standards (Feature provided courtesy of Energy magazine)

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he discovery of massive oil fields offshore Guyana has created an environment for economic growth that offers unparalleled benefits to the nation. This has encouraged three accomplished Guyanese businessmen to launch a US$200-US$600 million megaproject that promises to transform an underdeveloped stretch of shorefront into a cutting-edge commercial port facility.

The businessmen—Nicolas Degoo Boyer of National Hardware Guyana Ltd., Andron Alphonso of ZRN Investments Inc. and the Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohammed of Hadi’s World Inc.— are at the helm of well-established local companies and are key players in Guyana’s business sector. They expect the country’s rapidly growing oil industry to generate a huge surge in trade via the country’s maritime routes, and have pooled their skills and resources to develop an entirely new, strategically-located port that will be capable of handling the country’s rising shipping needs and related services.

The ‘Port of Vreed-en-Hoop Project’ will be handled by a business consortium formed by the partners called NRG Holdings Inc. (NRG). The plan is to develop Port of Vreed-en-Hoop as a modern facility, tactically situated on the Atlantic Ocean shore near the estuary of the Demerara River and adjacent to the capital, Georgetown. It will feature an offshore terminal; fabrication, umbilical, and spooling yards; warehousing; container management systems; storage of subsea equipment, pipe inspection and repairs; a helipad; and a wharf, berths and a dry dock.

The Port of Vreed-en-Hoop will be Guyana’s first modern, efficient and cost-effective commercial port with state-of-the-art technologies, worldclass cargo and container terminals

and handling systems. The developers envisage the port as a pivotal economic hub and its expansive storage and throughput capacity, trade-related infrastructure and multiple spin-off benefits will accelerate Guyana’s economic growth exponentially.

Deygoo-Boyer explained, “We aim for this project to be transformative, not only for the oil and gas sector but also for the ordinary person…we seek to reduce shipping costs…”

NRG’s Project Summary emphasized that the businessmen decided to invest in the project because of Guyana’s urgent need to quickly ramp up the scale and quality of its port facilities to meet the projected increase in trade and shipping stimulated by the oil sector. The project fulfills the need for supporting facilities for the growing oil and gas industry.

Environmental Permit After evaluating NRG’s Project Summary, Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Environmental

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Permit on September 6. No Environmental Impact Assessment was required as the EPA determined that the project would not disrupt the environment significantly. However, NRG is required to submit to the EPA, within four months of the date of the permit, an Environmental and Social Management Plan detailing the impacts the project will have on the environment and on nearby communities, as well as the mitigation measures to be put in place to offset such impacts.

The EPA’s green light has paved the way for the start of construction and NRG plans to hold a groundbreaking ceremony soon. Project costs, which could reach approximately US$600 million, include geotechnical and environmental studies, engineering works, dredging operations, reclamation, and the construction of a wharf, storage, warehouse, and safety facilities.

The cost also includes over US$30 million for essential infrastructural works that will benefit Guyanese directly, including dredging the Demerara River access channel and also replacing a crucial submarine cable used by Guyana Power and Light Inc., the public utility company that operates the national power grid.

Local Content A primary objective of the Port of Vreed-en-Hoop project is to help Guyana achieve long term, broad-based local content solutions. The project will create approximately 1000 jobs— both directly and indirectly. According to the Project Summary, 150-200 jobs will be created during the construction phase and 50-100 jobs for basic operation and maintenance of port facilities in Phase 1. Once Phase-1 is operationalized, approximately 1000 jobs will be available, including jobs for service providers, and this number is expected to double when Phase-2 is operationalized.

Going forward, the project is expected to include a helipad, an additional wharf, new berths and a dry dock, which will create even more jobs as they come on stream. It will also provide opportunities for local service providers to provide specialist services to offshore oil and gas operators, which include waste management and treatment of effluents, environmental services, accommodation, mud plant and logistics services. Since

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the project is being spearheaded by Guyanese and will employ Guyanese almost exclusively, it could be a significant driver of local content in the oil and gas sector.

Social Contribution As a long-term project, Port Vreed-en-Hoop offers a lasting and positive social contribution to adjacent communities and the entire country. Importantly, the project will be located in Guyana’s administrative Region Three, where there is significant unemployment and migration of young persons seeking jobs elsewhere. The direct and indirect job and other earning opportunities provided by the project would enhance the standard of living of Region Three residents substantially, and possibly reduce migration. NRG also expects the project and its spin-off economic benefits to increase the market value of properties near the port, which would be a distinct advantage to property owners in adjacent communities. Also, since the project is located in an area that is traditionally prone to flooding, residents of the surrounding communities will benefit directly from NRG’s provision of sea defenses and better drainage facilities, with positive impact far beyond the immediate vicinity of the project.

The investors also plan to upgrade and maintain infrastructure in the area, such as roads, bridges, culverts and streetlights, to meet the needs of the facility. This is expected to improve the ambience of the locale and foster an enabling environment for new commercial ventures, which will bring major benefits to communities in the vicinity of the port.

Economic Opportunities The port will generate economic opportunities far outside its sphere of operations. The increased flow of human traffic— workers, contractors, business associates, regulators, and security personnel—in the project area daily, is expected to stimulate intense commercial activity related to the purchase of goods and services within the area. This will create new businesses, expand existing ones and provide much-needed income-earning opportunities for residents of adjacent communities.

Another benefit for Guyana is the fact that the port will

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provide procurement and shipping services that oil and gas operators currently source overseas, especially from Trinidad and Tobago. Sourcing these shore base services in Guyana will boost the local economy via job creation, duties and taxes, ancillary goods and services and capacity-building.

Container Terminals As oil revenues galvanize Guyana’s economy, NRG anticipates a rapid increase in the importation of all types of vehicles as well as agricultural and industrial equipment, which will spur a greater demand for fuel and fuel storage facilities. Almost all the 60,000 to 80,000 containers shipped into the country annually and most are offloaded in Georgetown and have to be moved from the ports to their terminals via the road network, which increases the time and cost of transporting cargo.

According to Deygoo-Boyer, the NRG project seeks to address this challenge. “When those numbers grow, our lack of storage is going to become very apparent. We’re the only project so far that tried to aggregate all of these demands and anticipate that,” he said. In this regard, the Port of Vreed-en-Hoop will have spacious, first-rate container terminals, which will significantly reduce cargo storage costs and transport time.

Special Benefits One of the special benefits of the project is the dredging of an underwater access channel to accommodate larger commercial shipping vessels, which is expected to elevate Guyana’s shipping and offloading capacity to internationally acceptable levels for a thriving oil and gas sector.

This aspect of the project comes with a price tag of up to US$30 million. Dredging will be done in two phases: Phase-1 comprises deepening and widening the access channel to 100125 meters wide and 7-10 meters deep, and the dredging of the port basin and berth pockets; Phase-2 includes deepening the access channel to 10-12 meters deep along with the deepening dredging of the port basin and berth pocket.

Describing the plan for dredging operations, Deygoo-Boyer said, “The first area is the access channel in Georgetown… which currently has a chart datum depth of around 5.4 meters…with the tidal difference, you get to around 6.8 meters,” he said. NTG plans to increase this depth to 10 meters at high tide, which will not only benefit Port Vreed-en-Hoop but will have trickle-down benefits for the entire shipping industry in Guyana. This will enable larger vessels to dock at the port, increasing the weight and volume of cargo that can be moved. “Larger

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ships coming in with more cargo, reducing the number of trips per ship and waiting time...can reduce the cost of shipping a unit of cargo per person,” he explained.

Another important benefit is NRG’s investment of US$2 million to replace GPL’s submarine cable that connects Vreeden-Hoop to Georgetown. This cable is close to the end of its lifespan and has been damaged repeatedly in recent times, causing several power outages.

The cable has been spliced and repaired so often during its lifespan it is now taut and no longer has any extra length to cater for emergency repairs. “When we started doing the investigation on replacing the cable, the cable supplier was saying that cable was nearing its end of life and would need to be replaced….In the interest of furthering the project…we said if it has to be done, we will get it done,” Deygoo-Boyer stated.

Addressing Concerns NRG intends to take an open, multidimensional approach when addressing any concerns that might arise from the construction and operation of the project, or might be raised by interested parties who perceive possible undesirable impacts of the project. The investors said they are committed to engaging other stakeholders either directly on a one-on-one basis or by way of community outreaches and public interactions via appropriate and effective channels as necessary.

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Investors’ Remarks Speaking about the immense potential of the project, Mohamed asserted that it was only possible because of the current promising business climate in Guyana that is being sustained by the Government. Alphonso agreed, adding that the sheer magnitude of the pioneering project will be a beacon to other investors because it indicates NRG’s high level of confidence in Guyana’s business environment. Meanwhile, Deygoo-Boyer asserted that Port Vreed-en-Hoop will be a sustainable and industry-leading facility, showcasing what can be done through local investment, and international partnership.

Collectively, the investors are convinced that Port Vreeden-Hoop has the potential to quadruple Guyana’s importation volumes, which will enable the nation to meet the burgeoning oil and gas industry’s unprecedented demand for prime port facilities and services.

What’s more, the port will create substantial legacy benefits because the transformation of an unremarkable tract of shorefront into a world-class commercial port will be achieved through the efforts of thousands of Guyanese. This will develop the country’s human capital by creating several sustainable jobs—including a number of senior positions— during the construction and operations of the project.

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Enterprise Supporting Sports: Blue Water Shipping’s Example A release from the Guyana Football Federation

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he Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and member of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) - Blue Water Shipping - on Saturday announced a five-year partnership to create Guyana’s first national U15 league for girls, which will rapidly accelerate the development of women’s football across the country and establish girls’ teams permanently within all clubs.

The GFF-Blue Water Girls’ U15 Development League, with the tagline “Empowering girls through football”, will give an unprecedented boost to participation in women’s football, with ten clubs in each of the GFF’s nine regional associations and around 1,000 players expected to sign up. Training programmes run by the GFF Technical Department will also upskill large numbers of female match officials and coaches across the country in preparation for the competition.

“On behalf of the entire football community and every young girl that will benefit from Blue Water’s investment over the next five years, I want to use this occasion to say thank you to the management of Blue Water,” GFF President Wayne Forde told a press conference and memorandum of understanding signing ceremony at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown. “We trust that the work we do over the next few years will be worthy of the generous investment you are making.”

“This tournament will positively impact the lives of hun-

Blue Water Shipping Representatives at the Ceremony Supporting the Guyana team

dreds of girls across Guyana and supercharge the development of women’s football, by providing an important talent pathway for players, spurring clubs to establish teams for girls and strengthening our pool of female match officials and coaches,” Forde added.

The partnership with Blue Water Shipping, a leading global transport and logistics provider with offices in Georgetown, builds on last year’s collaboration to support the broadcast of FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Blue Water has a strong track record in supporting football in Europe and sponsors the Blue Water Arena, which is home to Esbjerg fB and the fourth biggest stadium in Denmark.

“We take great pride in supporting the football federation and anything that brings the community together, especially in Guyana, where we know how dear football is to our country,” said Blue Water’s Richard DeNobrega. “Like the GFF, sport and football

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are very close to our company culture, and we feel privileged to be a part of this initiative and very proud to be doing this in Guyana.”

“We see this as just the start, and we are happy to support Wayne and his entire team. We look forward to the talent that this league will bring – this will be a launchpad to select the national team – and, for the ladies that are going to be a part of this, it’s an opportunity to showcase themselves to the world and to be the beneficiaries of a plethora of opportunities,” De Nobrega continued.

“It will be good to have the support of the entire Guyana. Let’s support our young Guyanese females and show them that they have the entire Guyana wishing them well,” he said. The annual tournament is scheduled to commence in April, with kit and equipment distributed by the GFF to participating clubs alongside pre-season training matches in March. The GFF will coordinate girls’ football festivals across the country to promote the tournament and to encourage girls from all backgrounds to participate.

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inaugural 2022 title. The competition will provide the basis for talent identification and squad selection for the Concacaf U15 Girls’ Championship in August.

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Q&A with GCCI’s Woman in Business 2021 Winner – Shaleeza Shaw

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ou have spent all of your life in the private sector of Guyana. You must have seen lots of evolutions in the way that things are done. What has changed in the corporate environment from when you started until now?

Women are taking on more senior and prominent roles. Policy and legislative changes have been passed to allow for greater involvement and inclusivity of women. Women are now at the apex of many bodies, institutions and governments and women have been entering and exceling in fields that were previously dominated by our male counterparts, for example parliamentary affairs, law, engineering, medicine, finance, agriculture. There is now more free, frank and open communication by women without fear of repercussion.

As a woman in the private sector, what would you identify as being the main challenges that you have faced over the years?

The main challenges encountered were working and studying together, work-life balance, being taken for granted due to a humble background and being a woman, not being considered as socially visible enough, not always being allowed to speak as much as male counterparts at meetings, or being more frequently interrupted; being disrespectfully addressed on occasions, deliberate misrepresentation of facts; and contributing way beyond the call of duty and not receiving the recognition, acknowledgement and thanks for same.

You have been a very active and Senior member of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry. What are your thoughts on the organization and the work that it is doing to support business development?

If I were asked to describe the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry in one word, it would be vibrant. You feel the vibrancy of the Chambers, there is so much positive energy that it makes it exciting to be a part of the Chamber. The work of Chamber has been phenomenal. Its advocacy for policies and policy changes in support of its membership, changes in tax regimes, concessions during difficult periods as the first year of the COVID-19 Pandemic, strong stance on safeguarding democracy

Ms Shaleeza Shaw receiving GCCI Woman in Business 2021 Award from Hon VP Dr Bharrat Jagdeo

and respect for human life, strong stance on local content and capacity building of Guyanese, advancement of sustainable development and conscious preservation of our environment and biodiversity, and allowing its female members to have a dominant role are just a few. The committees of the Chamber also speak to areas of focus by the Chamber to ensure its thrust remains in tandem with economic growth and development and sectors that beckon prosperity. Its growth, networking and collaborative engagements and partnerships has been exponential in the past five years. As many already know the Chamber boasts membership that exceeds 500, it has built relationships with government, op-

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position, diplomatic missions and other local, regional and international bodies and fellow Chambers. The sum total of all these actions and more redound to the benefit of its membership. The clamour for engagements with the Chamber from various spheres and levels is astounding and speak to the voice, reputation and respect that the Chamber has worked to earn.

How important is education in the corporate world? Especially for females in the private sector.

It is extremely important. Years ago entering into the work environment with a bachelor’s degree was deemed special.

It no longer is. Fast forward, an MBA is the new academic height more persons are aiming for. Information and technology are driving the world today. If you don’t keep pace, you run the risk of becoming Ms Shaw and her family graduating with her one of many degrees obsolete. This increases competition and suitability for selection. Hence education is very important to ensure one remains What does it mean to you to receive the WOMEN IN relevant and marketable in this dynamic environment we now live and work in.

BUSINESS award of the GCCI in 2021?

A great lot. Being selected from amongst some 15 other equally successful women is awesome. But more importantly, I saw the award as not just a recognition for me but for women as whole. Our womenfolk are breaking barriers and threading new ground in so many diverse fields that I saw the award as an award for women in Guyana in the business arena as a whole.

If you were to offer advice to young women in the private sector in Guyana what would you say to them?

Define yourself and determine your destiny. Don’t let others define you. Follow your dreams and be focused and committed.

Remain steadfast in the face of distractions and challenges. Success comes with putting in the hours, not luck. Guard your integrity, no one can steal it from you and it will see you through adversities.

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Where do you see the future of the private sector?

I see the private sector as the dominant stakeholder in the future. In Guyana, Government remains the biggest spender in driving the economic growth even though the private sector is the dominant propeller of that growth and creation of employment.

The result is that the private sector is at the behest of the government depending on government policies and changes in government. If the revenue expected from our nascent oil and gas sector is well used to develop other key sectors of Guyana, then private sector will grow and the dynamics can change with the private

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sector being able to ensure economic growth and prosperity with less dependence on government. This is in no way intended to dismiss the critical role Government will always play in the country.

How do you see the leadership of women in the private sector from the beginning of your career to now? Do you expect or anticipate more women in leadership positions in the future?

I see it has grown and the pace of that growth has stepped up in the last decade. Years ago there were few women in the political and economic spheres. One did not see women on more much less chairing a board. Now at home and outside of our borders women are ascending to new heights. The presence of women in local and international bodies in key positions is becoming common place and their input and contributions are no longer treated peripherally. Against this backdrop, I expect to see more women in leadership positions in the future.

What more can be done in your view to support women in the corporate world?

Ensuring their inclusivity in the corporate world, supporting their education and advancement, paying more attention to their IQ than their body statistics, treating them as equals, allowing flexible work schedules to allow work/family life balance, and facilitating and appreciating their contributions.

What do you believe the Outlook is for Guyana in the long term?

Prosperous with all Guyana being able lift themselves above mediocrity. I foresee huge economic, financial, infrastructural, educational and social transformation. I foresee the development of every square mile of Guyana. I foresee our citizens being viewed with more respect when they travel abroad. I foresee vast cultural changes with influx of non-nationals. I foresee the election of a president of Guyana being a naturalized Guyanese. I foresee a bright future for the next generation of Guyanese.

Ms Shaleeza Shaw unveiling her brainchild the inaugural Green Guyana Magazine with Hon VP Dr Bharrat Jagdeo

Any message in particular that you would want to leave for our readers?

Gender parity must not be cosmetic, it must be a genuine.

When I became the acting Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Limited, a male customer in his congratulatory message said, “I now have hope for my daughters”.

Those words resonated with me. I trust I can serve as an inspiration to young women seeking to build their careers.

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CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHY

1. Independence – May 26, 1966 from United Kingdom 2. Capital City – Georgetown 3. Judicial System – Common Law 4. Legislator – 65 Member National Assembly 5. Head of State – H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali 6. Electoral System – Proportional Representation with General Elections held every five (5) years

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1. Population – approximately 780,000 2. National Motto – One People, One Nation, One Destiny 3. Official Language – English 4. Flag – Golden Arrowhead 5. Currency – Guyana Dollar(GYD) 6. National Bird – The Hoatzin 7. National Flower – The Victoria Regia Lilly 8. Time Zone – GMT-04:00

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FAST FACTS 1. Location – North Eastern Coast of South America 2. Area – 214,970km2 3. Climate – tropical; hot, humid, moderate by north-east trade winds; two rainy seasons (May to June; November to January) 4. Rainfall – 2,300 annually 5. Temperature – 27C degree 6. Geographic Coordinates – 5 00 N, 59 00 W 7. Geographic Makeup – low coastal plain, hilly sand and clay belt, highland region, interior savannah 8. Border – Brazil 1,119km, Suriname 600km, Venezuela 743km

1. Country Code – 592 2. Telecommunications Provider– GTT and Digicel 3. Daily Newspaper – Stabroek News, Guyana Times, Kaieteur News, Guyana Chronicle

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1. Bank of Baroda 2. Bank of Nova Scotia 3. Citizens Bank 4. Demerara Bank 5. Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry (GBTI) 6. Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited

ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS

1. Real GDP – US$6.6B 2. GNI per capita – US$6,955 3. Inflation rate – 5.67 percent 4. Major Export Countries – USA, UK, Canada, Venezuela, Jamaica, Germany 5. Major Import Countries – USA, Trinidad, Venezuela, Suriname, China, Japan 6. Major Industries – Gold, Rice, Sugar, Construction 7. Commercial Lending Rate – 8-10 percent 8. Exchange Rate – US$1:G$205

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FAST FACTS Barima-Waini, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Demerara-Mahaica, East Berbice-Corentyne, Essequibo IslandsWest Demerara, ● Mahaica-Berbice, ● Pomeroon-Supenaam, ● Potaro-Siparuni, ● Upper Demerara-Berbice, ● Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo ● ● ● ● ●

1. Fire – 912 2. Police – 911 3. Ambulance – 913 4. Police Emergency Response Unit – 225-6411

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INVESTOR’S ROADMAP INVESTING MADE EASY

1. RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT Preliminary research has brought Guyana’s many wonderful attributes into clear focus to the extent that a potential investor can now readily contemplate setting up a business here.

The next step in the research process is to gather the information needed to ensure the investment decision is worthwhile and feasible. The following sources provide the solid starting point to consult and gather the information to make a confident decision.

They include: ● GO-invest: Guyana’s main investment agency ● Your country of origin’s embassy, high commission or consulate offices ● Chamber of Commerce or sector-specific organisation ● Business investment consultancies and accounting firms ● Guyana Americas Merchant Bank Inc. ● National budgetary presentations, as prepared by Guyana’s Ministry of Finance The table below summarizes a body of Guyana Law that is most relevant to investment-related business activity in the country.

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Bank of Guyana Act (Chapter 85:02)

Central Bank Regulations

Business Names (Registration) Act (Chapter 90:05)

Registration and use of business names

Capital Gains Act (Chapter 81:20)

Taxation on capital gains

Companies Act (Chapter 89:01)

Business regulations

Competition & Fair Trading Act (2006)

Competition and fair trading regulations

Copyright Act (1956)

Protection for copyright

Corporation Tax Act (Chapter 81:03)

Taxation on corporate income

Deeds Registry Act (Chapter 5:01)

Purchasing and leasing of private land

Environmental Protection Act (Chapter 20:05)

Environmental regulations

Financial Institutions Act (85:01)

Commercial banks and other financial institutions regulations

Fiscal Management & Accountability Act (2003)

Accountability and transparency

Gambling Prevention Act (Chapter 9:02)

Restrictions on gambling

Hours and Holidays Act (Chapter 95:02)

Labour related issues

Income Tax Act (Chapter 81:01)

Taxation on income

Income Tax (In Aid of Industry) Act (Chapter 81:02)

Taxation

Investment Act (2004)

Investment Regulations

Labour Act (Chapter 98:01)

Labour related issues

Land Registry Act (Chapter 5:02)

Purchasing and leasing of private land

Mining Act (Chapter 65:01)

Mining regulations

National Insurance Act (Chapter 36:01)

Labour related issues

Occupational Health & Safety Act (Chapter 99:10)

Accident prevention, risk mitigation

Partnership Act

Partnership regulations

Patent & Design Act (Chapter 90:03)

Registration, use and protection of patents

Petroleum Act (Chapter 92:01)

Regulations on Petroleum

Petroleum (Exploration & Production) Act (Chapter 65:10)

Regulations on exploration and production

Prevention of Discrimination Act (Chapter 99:09)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Property Tax Act (Chapter 81:21)

Taxation on Property

Revenue Authority Act (Chapter 79:04)

Taxation agency

Revenue Authority Amendment Act (2006)

Taxation agency

Securities Industry Act (Chapter 73:04)

Stock market regulations

Small Business Act (2004)

Small business regulations

Termination of Employment & Severance Pay Act (Chapter 99:08)

Labour related issues

Trade Act (Chapter 91:01)

Import and export control and licensing

Trade Mark Act (Chapter 90:01)

Registration, use and protection of trade marks

Trade Union Recognition Act (Chapter 98:07)

Labour related issues

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2. LAND SITE SELECTION Once investors and potential business partners are confident and satisfied that Guyana is an ideal location for the business start-up, the focus turns to the real estate and land market for setting up the office and operations.

Guyana has qualified real estate brokers to consult for this purpose. Foreign investors also are treated in the same manner as domestic investors when acquiring or leasing land.

PRIVATE LAND Private property in Guyana is registered under two legal forms: ● Transported (governed by the Deeds Registry Act) ● TITLED (Land Registry Act) For those interested in purchasing private land for operations, the first step is to sign an Agreement of Sales and Purchase with the owner of the property. The agreement should contain the names and addresses of the buyer and seller, the agreed purchase/selling price and the location and description of the property.

Then, investors must secure the services of an attorney to prepare an affidavit to explain the intent and particulars of the purchase. The owner of the priority is also expected to file a similar affidavit.

The agreement and both affidavits are then submitted to the Deeds Registry, which places an announcement in the official gazette of record. Once the documents have been published, the public is allowed 14 days to register any opposition to the sale. Opposition might be based on a claim from someone who indicates the seller owes him some form of payment or compensation obligation or there is an existing lien on the property. If no protest is filed, then the passing of the transport (deed) is processed in two months’ time.

For titled land, the process is the same except that the transaction does not have to be filed for gazette publication.

Also, any contention from an outside party would be lodged with the Lands Registry.

It is advisable that buyers check in advance with the Registry to verify if any claims have been made on the property in question.

In Guyana, the State Lands Act (62:01) and the Land Development Act (59:01)govern the acquisition or leasing of government owned land.

GOVERNMENT OWNED LAND The process of land identification begins with checking its availability and zoning status with Guyana’s Land and Surveys Commission (GLSC). If the land is available, an inspection is

requested and one half of the fees are paid up front. A GLSC officer visits the site and completes an inspection report so that the application form for lease can be successfully completed and submitted to the respective regional GLSC office.

If the application meets the minimum information standard required, the filing fee is paid and the application is then forwarded for review by various regional and public agencies.

If no objections are received, the application is forwarded to the GLSC’s head office, where the Management Information Unit reviews and verifies the application before it is sent to a processing unit for a confirming round of verifications. The final schedule is prepared and submitted to the GLSC Commissioner who then forwards the package to the President and the GLSC board chair for final approval. If it is approved, the final lease is prepared and granted.

3. ENTRY AND REGISTRATION Visas and Work Permits In Guyana, the Immigration Services Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for visas and work permits. The Ministry has an updated list of countries who nationals require a visa that can be found at www.moha.gov.gy or via email at homin@guyana.net.gy for queries or additional information.

For short term visits, individuals can apply for a visitor’s visa, which is valid for an initial 30 days and can be extended by immigration officials for two additional one-month periods.

For longer term stays, business representatives and investors can apply for business visa good for five years, which can also be extended with official approval as necessary. Individuals and companies can apply for work permits and employment visas, respectively.

Business Registration Businesses can legally register with the Deeds Registry in one of the following forms and statuses: single owner proprietorship, partnership or incorporated company. The Business Names (Registration) Act and the Partnership Act govern sole proprietorships and partnerships, respectively, and the Companies Act covers the registration of an incorporated business.

Incorporation Incorporation involves more time than registering an unincorporated company and submitting the required articles of incorporation which should include the following items: ● The proposed name of the company ● The proposed address of the registered office in Guyana

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● The classes and any maximum number of shares that the Company is authorised to issue ● If there will be two or more classes of shares, the rights, privileges, restrictions, and conditions attaching to each class of shares must be specified ● Minimum issue price in respect of shares or classes of shares ● Number of directors; minimum/maximum number of directors ● Restrictions on the type of nature and business the company may carry out, if any ● The names, addresses, occupations and signatories of incorporators ● Statements naming the first directors and secretary and their consent to serve Investors also should take note that individuals younger than 18, or who have an undischarged bankruptcy, or who have been determined by a court to be incapacitated in terms of making legally binding business decisions cannot be involved in the incorporation process.

After the articles of incorporation have been submitted, the fees due will be calculated. With issues such as a name that actually is a previously reserved name for another company, the applicant will be notified and directed to change the name.

Fees are due at the completion of the application, which is then forwarded to the company division of the Business Registry. In two to three days, the certificate of incorporation is ready to be uplifted, which represents conclusive proof of incorporation of the company named in the certificate and the date of its incorporation.

Foreign Firms There are special provisions for firms incorporated outside of Guyana, or what are called “external companies” in the Company’s Act. Additional information and documentation must be filed including the country within which the company was incorporated; its name, manner of incorporation, corporate instruments and the extent to which the liability of the shareholders/members of the company is limited. There is also a different fee structure.

Trade Mark Registration For companies needing to protect specific trade names, invented words and other distinctive marks, an application to the Registry of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks is required.

The Registry will check for any previously registered trademark for similarities and if none is found, it will be published in the gazette for public scrutiny. After one month, if there are no contested issues filed, the applicant will be approved for a certificate of registration, which is good for seven years and can be renewed indefinitely every 14 years thereafter.

For ease of navigating the registration process, it is strongly recommended that investors utilize the services of an attorney licensed to practice in Guyana.

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4. REGISTRATION WITH TAX AGENCIES The next step is to register the newly formed company with the statutory tax agencies, namely Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and the respective municipal authorities.

GRA All firms must register with the GRA to receive a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) which is required to conduct business with any government and public entities. To apply, representatives can complete registration at GRA Headquarters at 200-201 Camp Street, Georgetown or at any GRA Regional Office in Guyana.

The GRA collects taxes of the following types: value added, income, corporation, property, capital gains, professional fees, withholding premium, travel voucher, environmental and excise.

NIS All firms must also register with NIS, the national social security organization, to obtain a unique registration number.

The application process can be readily completed at any NIS office.

Companies must file monthly contributions for their employees. Self-employed individuals must also file monthly returns on their earnings. The total contribution is calculated at 14 per cent of the actual wage/salary paid to the employee is derived by a 5.6 percent deduction from the employee’s pay and the remaining 8.4 per cent portion by the employer on behalf of the employee.

The actual wage/salary is, at present, subjected to a ceiling of $GY158, 159 per month ($GY36, 498 per week).

The self-employed person contributes 12.5 per cent of his/ her declared earnings as contributions.

Municipal Authorities There are six municipalities in Guyana: Georgetown, Anna Regina, New Amsterdam, Corrivertown, Rose Hall, Linden. Companies are required to pay the duly outlined rates and taxes, including property taxes. Companies can register at the respective municipal office.

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5. FINANCING There are several options for locally based financing in Guyana. Guyana has six private commercial banks with operations spread throughout the country. ● Republic Bank ● GBTI ● Demerara Bank ● Citizens Bank ● Bank of Baroda ● Scotia Bank These banks provide many services with loan interest rates averaging around 11 per cent.

6. SITE DEVELOPMENT At this stage, the investor and business principals are ready to develop the acquired land or property to establish operations. This process, as standard in any country, entails key steps, approvals and permits. In Guyana, the process includes the following: a. Find a reputable architect to design and complete architectural renderings of the proposed building. All permits and approvals are contingent upon those blueprints. b. Completed renderings and plans are submitted to the engineers department of the regional municipality or town council for review and approval. The review encompasses factors including spacing, sanitation and disposal facilities, drainage, boundaries, lighting, ventilation, structural soundness and others. c. Once plans are approved and the Council agrees with the recommendations of the City Engineers, the application is then passed onto the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA). The CHPA will request multiple copies to distribute to various permit agencies, where applicable. d. After CHPA has received notification and approvals from the relevant permit agencies, it approves the plans and returns them to the municipality. e. The municipality then issues a building permit to commence construction. The permit is usually valid for two years. f. Find a reputable construction firm to carry out the project. The architect or the local Chamber of Commerce can recommend few for consideration, as based on specifications.

g. Once construction has commenced, a business principal must inform the city engineers department within 30 days from the beginning of construction and again once the construction is completed.

Permit agencies include but are not limited to the following: Guyana Fire Service Department, Occupational Safety and Health Authority, Environmental Protection Agency, Food and Drugs Department, Public Health Department and Guyana National Bureau of Standards.

7. UTILTIES During before or after construction, utility services can be established and coordinated through the following entities: The Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Company Ltd. (GT&T), Digicel and E-Networks for landline, phone, voice, cellular connections and data.

There are also other providers of Internet connectivity that can be found in the yellow pages of the GT&T telephone directory or by contacting the local Chamber of Commerce.

Other important utility providers include the Guyana Power & Light Inc. (GPL) for electricity, the Guyana Water Inc. for water. For businesses in Linden, there is the Linden Power Company that supplies electricity.

8. IMPORTATION OF GOODS AND MATERIALS All items imported for the new business must pass through the Customs Department of the Guyana Revenue Agency (GRA). While one can navigate this process without assistance, a registered customs broker can prove effective in expediting the process, saving time and money.

For individuals pursuing process independently, the required documents include bill of lading/airway bill, invoice, completed declaration (Form C 72), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and permits and licenses, as applicable. Other documents to support the transaction (i.e. valuation) should be attached.

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The process includes the following steps: ● The importer, consignee, broker and agent lodges the required documents for vetting at the customs lodging area in GRA’S headquarters. If documents are not in order, they are returned to the importer, consignee, broker or agent for required revisions. A lodgement number is assigned to the completed set of documents and the entry will then be processed usually in one day, but may take up to three to five days, especially for a large shipment of multiple items. ● If the payment is greater than $GY30,000, the importer, consignee, broker or agent is issued an assessment notice which is paid at the office where tax assessments are satisfied.

After payment, the broker or investor receives official receipts and copies of the entry before proceeding to the Transit Shed (T/Shed), where the goods are stored and the shipping agent will release the goods once the receipts and entry are presented for claiming the shipment. The officer-in-charge arranges for the transferring of goods to be examined prior to final release.

The physical goods inventory is checked against items listed in the invoice. As experienced investors soon discover, the customs protocol in Guyana is similar to many other countries.

Rather than inspecting every single item in a claim lot, customs officers employ risk-profiling techniques in which random checks may be conducted even if the risk profile is low for a particular item. The percentage of items to be examined is determined by criteria identified in the Total Revenue Integrated Processing System (TRIPS). ● Once all documents and inspections have been completed, the importer, consignee, broker or agent obtains delivery of the goods and the documents are stamped for release.

9. INSURANCE

10. HIRING EMPLOYEES Guyana’s workforce is advantageous for its youthful energy, its large skills base in a variety of agricultural and manufacturing industry sectors and its capacity to adapt to and adopt technologies that are critical to today’s economies. Job postings are most widely disseminated in local newspapers and their popular classified advertising sections, especially for quick response from qualified applicants. The country’s daily newspapers include Stabroek News, Kaieteur News, Guyana Times and Guyana Chronicle.

Another option is to procure the services of a local recruitment agency and some accounting firms coordinate and facilitate activities for hiring. The local Chamber of Commerce and Guyana Ministry of Labour do effective advocacy for identifying solid job candidates.

GRAND OPENING As in many other countries, when all of the steps have been completed in preparing a new business, Guyana’s communities enthusiastically celebrate a grand opening.

There are professional marketing and public relations agencies which can facilitate event planning but in instances where cost management is important, key business personnel can do much to plan their own grand openings.

Insuring investor and owner assets is an important part of the business start-up process and Guyana offers several channels for handling insurance needs. These include the Guyana & Trinidad Mutual Fire & Life Insurance Companies (GTM), the Hand-in-Hand Group of Companies, North American Life Insurance Company Limited, Demerara Mutual Assurance Society, CARICOM General Insurance Company and Assuria Life Inc. Companies unfamiliar or unsure about which firm to use for insurance needs are encouraged to contact a well-known insurance brokerage firm.

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PLACES TO STAY MARRIOTT GUYANA HOTEL Block Alpha, Kingston, Georgetown Tel: (592) 231-2480 STATUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 102-109 Sandman Place & Croal Street, Stabroek, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227 7606

TOWER SUITES Tel: (592) 227 3765 74-75 Main Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 231 4728/9, (592) 225 2222 PARK VUE HOTEL 32 Track ‘A’. Farm. East Bank Demerara Tel: (592) 265 0058

BRANDSVILLE 88-90 Pike Street, Section M, C/ville Georgetown Tel: (592) 226-1133

SLEEPIN GUEST HOUSE, BAR & CAR RENTAL 151 Church Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 231 7667

THE OPUS 48 Croal Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 223 0301

REGENCY SUITES 98 Hadfield Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 226 0550

OPUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 48 Croal Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 223 0264

HERDMANSTON LODGE 65 Peter Rose & Anira Street, Queenstown, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 0808

EL DORADO INN 295 Thomas & Quamina Streets, Georgetown PEGASUS HOTEL Sea Wall Road, Kingston Tel: (592) 225 2853, (592) 225 3966 MILLENIUM MANOR 43 Hadfield Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 223 0541 RORAIMA DUKE LODGE 94-95 Duke Street, Kingston Tel: (592) 231 7220 OCEAN SPRAY INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Tel: 46 Stanley Place, Kitty, Georgetown

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RORAIMA RESIDENCE INN R 8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 9648 GRAND COASTAL HOTEL Lot 1 & 2 Area M Plantation Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara

SPLASHMINS RESORT Linden Soesdyke Highway Tel: (592) 223 7301 RAMADA GEORGETOWN PRINCESS HOTEL Providence, East Bank Demerara Tel: (592) 265 7013 ARROWPOINT RESORT 94 Duke Street, Kingston Tel: (592) 231-7220 KING PLAZA HOTEL 45 Main Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 7775 BAGANARA ISLAND RESORT Evergreen Adventures, Ogle Int’l Airport Tel: (592) 222-2525/222-8053 SLEEP INN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 24 Brickdam. Stabroek, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227 3446 TOURIST VILLA 95 Fifth Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227-2199

KANUKU SUITES 123 Section M Campbellville, Georgetown Tel: (592) 226 4001, (592) 220 1091

TROPICAL VIEW INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 33 Delph Street, Campbelville, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227-2217

CARA LODGE 294 Quamina Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225-5301

ARUWAI WHITE H20 RESORT Lower Mazaruni, Bartica Tel: (592) 225-7517

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PLACES TO EAT THE NEW THRIVING RESTAURANT 32 Main Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225-0868/225-0195

GERMAN’S RESTAURANT Lot 8 New Market & Mundy Sts, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 3972 | (592) 227 0079

AAGMAN INDIAN RESTAURANT Top floor, 28 A Sheriff Street, Campbellville, Georgetown Tel: (592) 219-0161

MAHARAJA PALACE 207 Sheriff St., G/town, Guyana T: (592) 219 4346

THE STRIP RESTAURANT & BAR Giftland Mall, Turkeyen Tel: (592) 222 7378 PETIT FOUR Lot 160 Waterloo Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227 8812

ANTONIO’S GRILLE 172 Sheriff Street. C/ville Tel: (592) 225 7933

BISTRO CAFE & BAR 176 Middle & Waterloo Streets, Georgetown OR Movietowne Mall T: (592) 226 1612

PLAYLAND ITALIANO FAMILY RESTAURANT 70 Park Street, Enterprise, East Coast Demerara Tel: (592) 229-7100

AROMA’S CAFÉ & EL DORADO RESTAURANT Pegasus Hotel, Seawall Road Tel: (592) 225 2853

PALM COURT RESTAURANT & BAR 35 Main Street, Georgetown T: (592) 227 008/9

HARD ROCK CAFÉ GUYANA Movietowne, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara Tel: (592) 502 4736

BOTTLE BAR AND RESTAURANT - CARA LODGE 294 Quamina Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 5301-5

BRAZIL CHURRASCARIA & PIZZARIA 208 Alexander Street, Lacytown, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 6037

JAXX INTERNATIONAL GRILL-GUYANA Movietowne, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara Tel: (592) 502-9754

XIE XIE RESTAURANT 159 Barr & Alexander Street, Kitty Tel: (592) 225-7769

KOSMOS GRILL & LOUNGE Movietowne, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara Tel: (592) 502-3955

CAFÉ TEPUY - RORAIMA RESIDENCE INN R8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 9647-8 TERRA MARE RESTAURANT Guyana Marriott Hotel Block Alpha. Battery Road, Kingston Tel: (592) 231 2480 / 231 1870 SUCRE RESTAURANT AND BAR Herdmanston Lodge 65 Peter Rose & Anira Streets, Queenstown, Tel: (592) 225 0808 ROYAL RESTAURANT - TEPPANYAKV/SUSHI Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel Providence. East Bank Demerara Tel: (592) 265 7004 Ext 123 OASIS CAFE 125 Carmichael Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 226 9916, (592) 227 0121/2

OMG RESTAURANT Sheriff Street & Campbell Avenue Tel: (592) 227-8839/40 MAGGIE’S SNACKETTE 224 New Market Street Tel: (592) 226 2226 WINDJAMMER INTERNATIONAL CUISINE 27 Queen Street, Kitty, Georgetown Tel: 592 227-7478, 226-3407, 231-7044 JAVA COFFEE BAR 80 Duncan Street. Newtown Tel: (592) 227 0772

PARC RAYNE Rahaman’s Turn, Houston East Bank Demerara Tel: (592) 225 3763 CAFÉ BELLVANA 64 Middle & Main Sts., Georgetown Tel: (592) 231-8749 BACKYARD CAFÉ West Ruimveldt, Georgetown Tel: (592) 663-5104

THE BOARDROOM 313 Giftland Mall. Turkeven Tel: (592) 222 7375

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BUSINESS CONTACTS PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANISATIONS

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

PRIVATE SECTOR COMMISSION Umbrella organization for most private sector business and employer organizations. Most major companies are also members.

157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown.

Tel: 592-225-0977 Fax: 592-225-0978 Email: office@psc.org.gy Website: www.psc.org.gy

GEORGETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 156 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown.

Tel: 592-227-6441; 225-5846; 592-226-3519 Email: gccicommerce2009@gmail.com Website: www.gcci.gy

FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA 157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown Tel: 592 226-9848 Fax: 592-226-2832 Email: fpasect@guyana.net.gy GUYANA MANUFACTURERS’ & SERVICES ASSOCIATION 157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown Tel: 592-223-7405-6 Fax: 592-225-5615 Email: gmsaguyanaltd@gmail.com Website: www.gma.org.gy GUYANA RICE PRODUCERS’ ASSOCIATION Public Road, Crane, West Coast Demerara.

Tel: 254-2012/13 INSTITUTE OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 253 South Road, Bourda, Georgetown.

Tel: 592-225-8949, 225-64675 Fax: 592 223 7834 Email: iped@ipedgy.com Website. www.ipedgy.com, TOURISM & HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA 157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown.

Tel: 592-225-0807 Fax: 592-225-0817 Email: thag.secretariat@gmail.com/ info@exploreguyana.org Website: www.exploreguyana.org

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BERBICE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND DEVELOPMENT 12 Chapel Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice.

Tel: 592-333-3324 Email: wbcic2015@gmail.com LINDEN CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE 84 Riverside Drive, Watooka, Linden.

Tel: 444-2901 RUPUNUNI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Block ‘A’ Takatu Drive, Lethem, Rupununi, Region 9 Tel: 592-772-2213 Email: rupununircci@yahoo.com, rupununircci@hotmail.com UPPER CORENTYNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY 157 Line Path ‘B’ Corriverton, Berbice.

Tel: 592-339-2935 Fax: 592-335-3738 Email: uccci.chamber@gmail.com CENTRAL CORENTYNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 65 A Public Road, Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice.

Tel: 592-337-4778; 592-337-5120 Email: central_chamber@yahoo.com

WEST DEMERARA/EAST BANK ESSEQUIBO & ISLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY Ocean View Dr. Ruimzeight, West Coast Demerara.

Tel: 592-269 0020; 592-269-0030 Fax: 592-269-0022 Email: sase_shewnarain@hotmail.com, rose.ramdhan88@gmail.com

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTATIVE ASSOCIATION OF GUYANESE INDUSTRY 157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown.

Telephone# 592-226-4603; 592-225-7170 Fax: 592-227-0725 Email: ramchancagi@aol.net.gy/ goolsarancagi@gol.net.gy

GOVERNMENT OFFICES & AGENCIES MINISTRY OF TOURISM, INDUSTRY & COMMERCE 229 South Road, Lacytown, Georgetown Tel: 592-225-8949 Hotlines: Small Business & Consumer Affairs: 225-0665 Commerce: 225-2280; 225-6011; Licensing: 227-2718 Email: info@minbusiness.gov.gy MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Takuba Lodge 254 South Road & Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown, Guyana Tel: 592-226-9080 Fax: 592-223-5241 Email: minister@minfor.gov.gy

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BUSINESS CONTACTS GUYANA OFFICE FOR INVESTMENT (GO-INVEST) 190 Camp & Church Streets, Georgetown.

Tel: 592-227 0653 Fax: 592 225 0655 E-mail: goinvest@goinvest.gov.gy Website: www.goinvest.gov.gy GUYANA RICE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 117 Cowan Street, Kingston, Georgetown.

Tel: 592-225-8717 Fax: 592 225 6486 Email: singhjagnarine@gmail.com

GUYANA TOURISM AUTHORITY National Exhibition Centre, Sophia, Georgetown.

Telephone: 592-219-0094/6 Fax: 592-219-0093 Email: info@guyana-tourism.com Website: www.guyana-tourism.com

REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT (CARICOM) P.O. Box 10827, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown.

Tel: 592-222-0001/75 Fax: 222 0171 Email: piu@caircom.org/ caricompublicinfo@gmail.com Website: www. caricom.org

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS THE WORLD BANK 87 Carmichael Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Tel: 592-233-5036 Email: gmcdaniel@worldbank.org INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB) 47 High Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Tel: 592-225-7951 Fax: 592-225-7951 Email: IDBGuyana@iadb.org

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FOREIGN COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN GUYANA EMBASSY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Public Road Kitty, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 2179; 226 9773 Fax: (592) 227 2975 Email: embrus.guyana@mail.ru

INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION 307 Church Street, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 3996; 226 8965; 226 3240 Fax: (592) 225 7012 Email: hoc.georgetown@mea.gov.in

EMBASSY OF THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA 296 Thomas Street, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 1543; 226 6749; 226 9041 Fax: (592) 225 3241 Email: embve.gygto@mppre.gob.ve

EMBASSY OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL 308 Church Street, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 7970; 226 9693; 227-5789 Fax: (592) 226 9063 Email: brasemb.georgetown @itamaraty.gov.br

EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Track 'B' Mandela Avenue, Georgetown Tele: (592) 227 1651; 227 1652 Fax: (592) 225 9228; 226 4308 (Commercial) Email: chinaguyana@yahoo.com EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME 54 New Garden & Anira Street Queenstown, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 7844; 225 2631; 225 2846 Fax: (592) 225 0759 Email: surnmemb@gol.net.gy EMBASSY OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 66 Brummel Place Stabroek, Georgetown Tel: (592) 231-9521-22 Fax: (592) 231- 9505 Email: eguya@mrecic.gov.ar EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA 46 High Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 1883; 226 8842 Fax: (592) 226 1824 Email: emguyana@networksgy.com

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BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION 44 Main Street, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 5881-4 Fax: (592) 225 3555 Email: bhcgeo@networksgy.com EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Young & Duke Streets, Kingston Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 7960; 225 7960; 225 4900 Fax: (592) 2270240; 592 227 0221 Email: GeorgetownExecOffice @state.gov CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION High & Young Street Kingston Georgetown Tele: (592) 227 2081-2 Fax: (592) 225 8380 Email: grgtn@international.gc.ca DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION 11 Sendall Place, Stabroek Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 4004; 226 5424 Fax: (592) 226 2615 Email: delegation-guyana @eeas.europa.eu

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GUYANA OVERSEAS MISSIONS BARBADOS Consul General Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Sefton Lodge, Britton’s Cross Road St. Michael, BB14002 Barbados Phone: 246-228-2767; 246-426-1708 Fax: 246-228-3123; 246-228-3083 Email: guyanaconsulategeneralbarbados @gmail.com BELGIUM Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 3rd Floor Boulevard Brand Whitlock 114 1200 Brussels, Belgium Phone: 322-675-6216 Fax: 322-672-5598 Email: info@embassyofguyana.be Website: http://www.embassyofguyana.be For Visa and other Consular Inquiries contact: consular@embassyofguyana.be For Trade related matters contact: trade@embassyofguyana.be BRAZIL, Federative Republic of (Boa Vista) Consul General Consulate of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Rua Joao Pereira Caldas 71-Nossa Senhora Aparecida CEP: 69.306-450 CNPJ 05.870.492/001-90 Boa Vista-Roraima Phone: 001-55-95-3624-1129, 001-55-95-8123-4219 Email: guyanaconsulatebrazil @hotmail.com CANADA Consul General Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 505 Consumers Road, Suite 206 Willowdale, Ontario M2J 4V8, Canada Phone: 416-494-6040; 416-494-6059; 416-494-2679 Fax: 416-494-1530 Email: info@guyanaconsulate.com

CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF Ambassador Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana No. 1 Xiu Shui Dong Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing 100600, China Phone: 8610-6532-1601 Fax: 8610-6532-5741 Email: admin@guyanaembassybeijing.cn CUBA, REPUBLIC OF Ambassador Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Calle 18, No. 506, Entre 5ta y 7ma Miramar, Havana, Cuba Phone: 537-204-2094 Fax: 537-204-2867 Email: geh@mission.gov.gy Website: http://www.guyanaembassycuba.com INDIA, REPUBLIC OF High Commissioner High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana E-7/19 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi – 110057, India Phone: 9111-4166-9717/8, 9111-4166-9715 or 4166-9716 Fax: 9111-4166-9714 Email: hcomm_ind@mission.gov.gy SURINAME Ambassador Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Henck Arronstraat No. 82 P. O. Box 785 Paramaribo, Suriname Phone: 597-477–895; 597-472-509 Fax: 597 - 472 – 679 Email: gep@mission.gov.gy TRINIDAD & TOBAGO High Commissioner High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana No. 12 Alexandra Street, St. Clair Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago Phone: 868 622 2913 Fax: 868 628 2616 Email: ghctt@mission.gov.gy

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GUYANA OVERSEAS MISSIONS UNITED KINGDOM High Commissioner High Commission for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 3 Palace Court, Bayswater Road, London, W2 4LP, England Phone: 44 - 207 – 229 -7684 Fax: 44 - 207 - 727 - 9809 Email: guyanahc1@btconnect.com Website: http://www.guyanahclondon.co.uk PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the UN 801 Second Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York New York 10017, USA Phone: 212 573 5828 Fax: 212 573 6225 Email: guyana@un.int UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (WASHINGTON DC) Ambassador Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 2490 Tracy Place, N. W. Washington, D.C., 20008, USA Phone: +1 - 202 - 265 – 3834; +1- 202 265 – 6900; +1 – 202 - 328 - 1567 Fax: +1 - 202 - 232 -1297 Email: guyanaembassydc@verizon.net

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (NEW YORK) Consul General Consulate General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 308 West 38 Street, 8-9 Avenue New York, NY 10018, USA Phone: 212 - 947 – 5115-6; 947 – 5110-9 Fax: 646 915 0237 Email: cgny@guyanaconsulatenewyork. org VENEZUELA Ambassador Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Quinta Los Tutis, Segunda Avenida entre Novena y Decima Transversal Urbanizacion Altamira, Municipio Chacao Caracas, Venezuela Phone: 58-212-267-7095; 58-212-261-7745 Fax: 58-212-976-3765 Email: embguyccs@gmail.com

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GCCI MENU OF SERVICES I. MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAMME The Chamber through the M2M Discount programme, is committed to helping its members cut costs and save money whenever possible in an ever changing economic environment.

Designed to enhance your membership value, this is a program where everyone benefits: you extend special benefits to other GCCI members for your business and in return you receive advertising, recognition and referrals at many other businesses.

Only members of the programme will be able to benefit from the offers. Thus, take advantage of this opportunity; add your business to our growing list of participating members.

N.B. In order to proceed with the transaction the representative(s) will be required to show their National identification card or Company badge.

II. ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES (a) Online: ■ Website The Chamber is pleased to launch its online advertising service. The primary purpose of this service is to give our members and the general business community the opportunity to advertise their businesses and services all year round at competitive prices.

■ Email Promotion and Publicity to Members Business is competitive and your business needs every edge it can get. A core function of the Chamber is to increase public awareness of your business.

-As part of our benefits to members, this is an excellent promotional opportunity for you to publicize and promote various aspects of your business through the Chamber’s Facebook page and website.

For example you can share information about the following: ● New product introductions ● New services ● Awards ● Special Offers ● Volunteer needs ● Events, Seminars, etc.

you or one of your employees won any special awards? Completed special training? Let us know! We will circulate to our members for their information.

(b) Business Directory

The Business Directory is aimed at showcasing the products and services offered by our members to both the local and overseas public.

DETAILS OF THE PUBLICATION 1. 8.5” X 11” 2. Full-colour 3. One hundred (100) Pages + Cover 4. High graphic content 5. Perfect Bound 6. Circulation of 2000

(c) Annual Report

Our annual report is a comprehensive report of our organisation's activities throughout the preceding year.

ADVERTISING RATES AND SIZES

(d) Business Guyana Magazine (BGM)

The GBM is an investor's guide to doing business in Guyana. It gives a holistic view of Guyana and its business sectors which promotes Guyana as the first choice for trade and investment in the local, regional and international markets.

DETAILS OF THE PUBLICATION 1. 8.5” X 11” 2. Full-colour 3. One hundred (100) Pages + Cover 4. High graphic content 5. Perfect Bound 6. Circulation of 5000

(e) TV Advertising

The Chamber’s weekly television programme called “The Chamber’s Business Review” is an informative television magazine intended to showcase the activities of the GCCI, featured interviews of prominent business personalities and the broadcast of out popular training seminars for the entire county’s benefit Benefits of sponsoring are as follows: ● Visible exposure for your company via television ● The broadcast of your company’s corporate 30secs-1min advertisement/s● Acknowledgement of corporate sponsorship by use of company name/logo on the television programme

■ Press Releases Is there something special going on in your business? Have

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GCCI MENU OF SERVICES (f) Event Sponsorship

Several of the GCCI’s special events feature sponsors.

Sponsors receive various forms of marketing and publicity benefits ranging from Business focus articles, banners and public recognition at events. Many different levels of sponsorship are available for events such as our Business Dinners, Business Luncheons, Cocktail Socials, Seminars and, Workshops. Event sponsorship is a great way to support the Chamber and receive marketing exposure for your business.

SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES: Gold Sponsorship

Company banner hung in dining room, prerogative to have promotional material displayed, acknowledgement on programme, announcement by the Master of Ceremonies.

Silver Sponsorship

Company banner hung in dining room, acknowledgement on programme, announcement by the Master of Ceremonies.

Bronze Sponsorship

Company banner hung in the hallway, Acknowledgement on programme, announcement by the Master of Ceremonies.

(g) Counter Top Marketing

Bring your business cards and brochures to the Chamber office for display at the front counter. It is a great way to market your business to anyone who visits the Chamber.

III. CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN The Chamber authorizes Certificates of Origins to local businesses for the purpose of facilitating trade around the world. A Certificate of Origin is a document attesting that goods exported in a shipment have been wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country.

IV. BUSINESS AFTER HOURS FORUM The Business After Hours forum is the premiere networking events for business professionals. It is usually held on a Wednesday from 5pm-7pm. This 2 hours’ time frame gives you the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other businesses.

It is a relationship building experience held in a relaxing setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.

Stay for 20 minutes or enjoy the full 2 hours. Get out there!

Give people the chance to get to know you so they will want to do business with you.

V. EVENT COORDINATION: BRANDING Chamber events offer a wonderful chance to expand your network by connecting with our members, industry leaders and experts! Let us collaborate to expand your circle and gain new customers.

1. Collaborating with companies to host meetings, conferences, workshops and, seminars.

2. Organize meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, business dinners & luncheons and cocktails for other companies.

VI. TABLE HOSTS Hosting a table at one of GCCI’s events is a great way to meet some new people and market your business! Simply call the Secretariat to sign up to be a table host at an upcoming Chamber event. Then plan goodies, hand out your business information, decorate your table and be prepared to “host” your guests at the event.

VII. TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The GCCI offers Trade and Investment development activities such as: a) Organisation of trade and investment missions b) Arranging meetings between visiting trade delegations and members; and c) Organizing trade fairs and exhibitions or coordinating members’ participation in overseas fairs and exhibitions. (a) Trade Missions The aim of Trade Missions is to increase importation and exportation of local products.

Trade missions offer good opportunities for members to explore business development potentials in other countries.

The organisation of such missions is approached on a project basis and some basic procedures followed are: 1. Planning the mission – scope; timing and duration; destination and itinerary; budget 2. Pre-mission preparations – appointment of mission leader, secretary and treasurer; printing of mission brochures;

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GCCI MENU OF SERVICES contacting counterpart chamber in host country; drawing up programme for mission travel and accommodation arrangements 3. Carrying out the mission – attending meetings; courtesy calls; factory visits 4. Post-mission follow-up – production of mission report; de-briefing sessions Generally, mission members commit a fair amount of time and expenses to participate in the missions, so we ensure a well-conceived pre-mission planning and preparations to avoid unnecessary problems such as: • Disappointment with the mission programme because the host chamber did not have enough time to organize their members to meet the mission; or adequate information to match mission members’ interest with the programme planned for them.

• Unforeseen delays arising from failure to confirm flight and hotel bookings.

• Loss of exhibits/products samples sent out as unaccompanied baggage, etc. (b) Hosting Visiting Delegation The Chamber is a recognized point of reference for visiting businessmen and is also an effective way to introduce foreign business to members.

The Secretariat obtains information on the incoming mission’s objectives, interest, composition and proposed length of stay and coordinate and plans a programme for the mission. Staff also collate pertinent general information such as the volume of trade between the two countries and whether there are bi-national companies operating in either or both countries.

To ensure that the visiting mission meets the relevant members of the Chamber, the Secretariat staff handling the reception programme would need sufficient time to identify the relevant members, notify and organize a suitable programme of meetings. (c) Trade Fairs and Exhibitions These are popular with companies wishing to introduce their products and services to the market. Chambers with adequate resources may prefer to organize their own exhibitions while others may decide to co-organize these with established exhibition companies or to co-ordinate their members’ participation in fairs staged by other organisations.

Organizing a trade exhibition is a rather mammoth exercise in a Chamber’s calendar. The event could easily take 9 to 12 months to plan and carry out and considerable manpower and financial resources are required. An organizing committee along with sub-committees are established to concentrate on various key areas such as marketing and publicity, facilities and reception.

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VIII. BUSINESS REFERRALS/MATCHING The secret to great business networking is establishing a mutually beneficial relationship. Building a strong network is essential to companies and executives in order to survive. It is the secret to a successful career and business.

Business by Referrals is aimed specifically at helping sales-oriented professionals by connecting them to other industries and the personal and professional networks of those in the group.

IX. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ASSISTANCE The Chamber is involved in Government Affairs. This is because Public policy affects the members, hence, the need for elected officials to hear from the Chamber as the voice of the business community. The Chamber acts as the liaison between the membership and the Government.

Participation in sectoral planning and policy making is seen primarily as an activity carried out at the level of local, regional or central government, leading to changes in legislation, incentives, policies, etc. affecting businesses.

Under the Advocacy and Governance Committee, the Chamber does the following: ● Articulate members’ concerns in a unified voice attracting policymakers’ attention. ● Meet regularly with decision-makers to discuss key policy issues and establish channels of communication and close working relationships with their staff. ● Provide sound policy-relevant information to policymakers so that they may start automatically turning to business associations for policy advice. ● Engage in both proactive and reactive advocacy (help to set the policy agenda by voicing concerns and proposing specific policies as opposed to only reacting to proposals already on the table). ● Keep abreast of imminent and current policy proposals so that they can thoroughly examine the issue and prepare a sound policy response. ● Help prevent frequent changes to the business-related legal and regulatory framework that scare away investors and hinder entrepreneurship. ● Monitor implementation of advocated policies to ensure that they are administered fairly, consistently, and swiftly, thereby strengthening the rule of law. ● Publicize successes to “brand” the association as an active agent of positive change.

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GCCI MENU OF SERVICES X. JOB BANK

XV. SOCIAL/COMMUNITY WORK

The Chamber’s Job Bank is an electronic listing of jobs provided by employers from everywhere across Guyana. The Job Bank will soon become the country’s premiere source for job opportunities. We invite you to see how easy it is to post jobs online today!

While Corporate Social Responsibility means different things to different companies, it can be broadly defined as the concept that corporations should voluntarily commit to, i.e. ethical, responsible business practices, reflecting the interests of all stakeholders in the company's policies and actions. Key areas of concern include but are not limited to employee relations, environmental stewardship, community outreach, and corporate governance.

The Chamber supports activities outside its 'core work', engaging with organisations from various social sectors and communities. We aim to use our links with businesses to promote and encourage community engagement and corporate responsibility.

We believe that partnership working can enhance communications and understanding between different communities.

XI. BUSINESS INFORMATION The chamber Provide regular updates on employment legislation and business regulation to members. Provide members with information on all local, regional and international trade related matters of relevance. Sourcing and distributing statistical information and relevant data on trade and industry, imports and exports, manufacturing processes and finance. Answering queries of a general nature from third parties.

XII. BROKERING/PROMOTION OF SERVICES The Chamber provides opportunities for members to showcase their goods and services to potential buyers; towards creating opportunities for joint ventures and other types of partnerships, and towards leveraging of resources, services etc. between two or more partners.

XIII. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES As well as ensuring we achieve our policy objectives through interaction and engagement with national, regional and local policy-makers and relevant stakeholders, we undertake our own in-house research and produce regular policy briefings on topical issues.

As the country's most representative private sector organisation, our survey-based research is unique in being truly led by industry. The Chamber also gathers intelligence that keep members informed on business trends and policy developments.

XIV. STANDARDS/BEST PRACTICE FACILITATION AND PROMOTION This service is geared towards inculcating good business practices among members as well as an appreciation for standards in all aspects of the business. All members are required to abide by the code of conduct established by the Chamber.

XVI. BOARD ROOM RENTAL The Chamber’s boardroom is available for use by Chamber members and other individuals who need a professional setting for meetings during normal Chamber business hours (9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m., Mon-Fri), after business hours (5.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Mon-Fri) and weekends (9.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m., Sat-Sun).

XVII. ADVOCACY As any good Chamber of Commerce, Advocacy is a critical part of the work of the GCCI. By keeping a close eye on Government and its legislative and policy agenda, the Chamber is able to make an input in the content and substantive design and final output of these processes.

The Chamber adopts rational, informed positions that take account not only of the short term interests of members and the wider business community, but brings to bear a perspective that calls for efficient, well researched and thought out policy that achieves national goals and objectives with minimal negative impact on the business, society, environment and economy.

XVIII. NETWORKING Networking pertains to establishing and developing social and business relations with useful “contacts” which may be individuals, government or business organisations. At the Chamber level, this translates into forging strategic alliance with local and foreign business organisations, other Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Trade Associations, other Service Providers, Universities, Training Institutions and Government Organisations and Agencies.

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GCCI MENU OF SERVICES For the members of the Chamber, useful contacts would include fellow member companies and other business organisations that would be potential business partners/associates, customer or suppliers, political decision makers, Ambassadors, Trade Commissioners, business leaders, industrialists, professionals, academicians, technocrats, etc.

Since the Chamber draws its membership from a wide spectrum of industries, the Chamber provides various forums for networking, such as: ● Talks, seminars and conferences ● Discussion groups ● Social functions

XIX. REPRESENTATION The Chamber represents members at various domestic, regional, hemispheric and international trade negotiation meetings and delegations. The Chamber also negotiates for and on behalf of members with Government and other relevant stakeholders.

XX. LIBRARY SERVICES Aside from information on trade and business opportunities, members are generally interested in information on: ● Laws and rules governing business operations ● Foreign trade regulations such as tariff and non-tariff barriers ● Sources of funding and government’s subsidies and assistance schemes and trade incentives such as tax rebates ● Contact address of exporters and importers in other countries ● Country, market and product profiles ● Economic statistics ● International industry and product codes and classifications; and ● International product standards

XXI. CONSULTANCY SERVICES The Chamber offers basic “in-house” consultancy services on energy conservation, environmental issues, and industrial relations matters. The Chamber rely on the varied resources of member companies to build up a pool of industrialists, technologists and professionals whose expertise and experiences could be tapped upon for consultancy when the need arises. The job of identifying the area of expertise required and putting up a project proposal could be assigned to an industry officer, research personnel or training staff of the Chamber.

XXII. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE The Chamber’s Small Business Development Centre provides technical support to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) by providing development resources, strategic planning, and guidance for starting a business and growing successful growth.

Knowledge & Skills Enhancement - To provide SMEs with the requisite knowledge and skills to write grant proposals to access funds from donor agencies to expand their businesses and to provide SMEs with the knowledge necessary for them to become export ready.

Strengthening the export capacity of SMEs to respond to market opportunities - The Chamber will teach SMEs to assess their financial position, develop an export plan, develop distribution channels, develop a promotion plan for business, learn to competitively price goods, develop payment terms, develop risk management plans, understanding the market target, be innovative, etc.

Mainstreaming inclusiveness and sustainability into trade promotion and export development policies - To provide training to SMEs through a combination of knowledge and skill enhancement to improve the availability and use of trade intelligence

The Library staff encourages members as well as their colleagues to make use of the library. To enhance the usefulness of library services, the library staff will make it user-friendly by… ● Advising users on reference materials available in the library ● Providing regular updates on new material available in the library. One easy way to do this is to include library accession list (preferably with a short synopsis of the publications where relevant) Members and Non-members: Free

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9. ISLAND PRODUCE EXPORT INC. Lot 59 D North Sophia, Greater Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-668-1216 Email: produce @islandproduceexports.com

1. B.E.V PROCESSORS INC. Area ‘K’ Houston, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 225-2111; 592-226-5738 Fax: 592-225-0015

10. POMEROON OIL MILL INC. Lot 16 Mud lot, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-5273 Fax: 592-223-5266

2. CARIBBEAN CHEMICALS (GUYANA) LIMITED 45 Croal Street, Stabroek, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4178; 592-225-9639 Fax: 592-226-8935

11. PRITIPAUL SINGH INVESTMENT INC. Plantation Rome McDoom East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-233-0514

3. CV FARM 17-23 Kuffy Koker Dam, Plot 9 Friendship, East Coast Demerara Email: info@cvfarm.gy;

12. ROYAL CHICKEN 60 Garden of Eden East Bank Demeraram, Guyana Telephone: 592 166-5830

4. FARM SUPPLIES LIMITED Rome Access Road, Mcdoom Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 233-0545 5. FRESH PRESS ENTERPRISES 110 Granville Park, Beterverwagting East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 604-0883 Email: freshpressent@gmail.com 6. GENERAL EQUIPMENT GUYANA LIMITED Plot S15 Area SS, Houston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 233-0545 7. GLOBAL SEAFOOD DISTRIBUTORS 8 West Ruimveldt Industrial Estate, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4531 8. GOPIE INVESTMENTS INC. Lot P New Hope, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-3256

13. SAJ RICE GROUP INC. 171 Peter Rose & Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 226-6126 Website: www.sajrice.com Email: dgabriel@sajricegy.com

ARTS & CRAFT 14. LIVE PROACTIVE 3 David Street & Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 658-0024 15. YON’S PRO-FASHION 250-251 Section 6, Stabroek Market, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 644-2424

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 16. BEHARRY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED 191 Wellington & Charlotte Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-2526; 592-227-1349 Fax: 592-225-0956 17. BUMPER TO BUMPER SERVICES 30 Anira Street, Queenstown Georgetown, Guyana Tel: 592-226-2624 18. CAR CARE ENTERPRISE 43 Hadfield Street, Stabroek, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-6888; 592-226-6162 Fax: 592-227-6136 19. GANESH PARTS & GENERAL STORE 36 Robb Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 226-2127 20. IMRAN AUTO REFINISHING SYSTEM Lot 17 Graham Street, Plaisance East Coast Demerar, Guyana Telephone: 592-501-3763 21. MARICS & COMPANY LIMITED 186-187 Charlotte Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-1306; 592-231-9446/9 Fax: 592-227-2417

22. RAMCHAND AUTO & GENERAL STORE 6 Sheriff & Duncan Streets, Campbelville, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-1266 Email: ramchandauto@bbgy.com;

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 23. ROSE RAMDEHOL AUTO SALES Lot 220 South Road, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-220-8953 Email: herocaribbean@yahoo.com 24. UNITED BEARING & EQUIPMENT AGENCIES LTD Eastern Main Road, Barataria Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1-868-638-2570 Fax: 1-868-671-7311 Email: rommal @unitedbearings.com Website: www.unitedbearings.com 25. RRT ENTERPRISE 107 Regent Road, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-1290; 592-225-2237 Fax: 592-225-1290 26. TONY'S AUTO SPARES 72 Light Street, Alberttown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-4032; 592-227-8574 Fax: 592-225-1426

AVIATION 27. AIR SERVICES LIMITED EFC International Airport, Ogle East Coast Demerara Telephone: 592-222-1234 28. CARIBBEAN AIRLINES 91-92 Avenue of the Republic Georgetown,Guyana Telephone: 592 227-3024 29. INTER CARIBBEAN AIRWAYS One InterIsland Aviation Way Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Telephone: 1-649-946-4181 Website: www.interCaribbean.com 30. JAGS AVIATION INC. 1-2 Mudlot Water Street, Kingston, Georgetown

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31. RORAIMA AIRWAYS LIMITED R8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-9647; 592-225-9648 Fax: 592-225-9646

38. CENTAUR INVESTMENTS INC. 846 Ficus Street, Eccles Block I, East Bank Demerara,Guyana Telephone: 500-1696 Email: centaurinvestments2020 @gmail.com

32. SECURE INNOVATIONS & CONCEPTS INC. 246 Samaan Drive, Meadowbrook Gardens, Georgetown, Guyana Email: topgun357@msn.com

39. CIMGRO CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT GROUP INC. 83 Lamaha Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-8945 Website: https://www.cimgro.com/

CONSTRUCTION 33. BK SUPERMIX INC. 162 Mud lot, Water Street Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 226-5518 Email: bksupermixinc @hotmail.com 34. BLACKROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC. 95-99 Commercial Boulevard Happy Acres, East Bank Demerara,Guyana Telephone: 592-220-5366 Email: blackrockdev.co @gmail.com

40. CORREIA & CORREIA LTD. 10 & 15 Eccles Industrial Estate Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 41. DAVID PERSAUD INVESTMENTS LIMITED Sub Plot X, Polt A Le Ressouvenir East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-220-2164 Email: christopersaud@gmail.com 42. DAVID YHANN & SONS CO. LIMITED 76-77 Robb Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-3945

35. BUDDY'S CONSTRUCTION Letter A Public Road, Goedverwagting, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-222-0196

43. FIX IT ELECTRICAL AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION 159 Arapaima St. Guyhoc Park, Georgetown, Guyana

36. BUILDMAX INC 109 Floral Park, Houston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 218-5446 Website: https://www.buildmax.us

44. FIX IT HARDWARE BLACK & DECKER INC. 28 Main Street, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592 226-0545

37. CALIFORNIA STUCCO (GUYANA) INC. 96 Bonasika & Sheriff Street Campbellville, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-225-5253 Email: californiastuccogy @gmail.com;

45. GAFSONS INDUSTRIES LIMITED McDoom Village, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-1503 Fax: 592-226-7897 Email: dceo@gafsons.gy

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 46. GAICO CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL SERVICES INC. 225 New Market Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-226-5165 47. GENERAL EQUIPMENT GUYANA LIMITED Plot S15 Area SS, Houston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 233-0545 48. GEORGE UNION PIPE & TANK 36 Sussex Street, Charlestown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 223-8233 49. GEOSTRUCTURAL GROUP CARIBBEAN INC. Lot 20 Public Road, Mcdoom, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 50. GOPIE INVESTMENTS INC. Lot P New Hope, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 51. GR ENGINEERING 269 Phase 1, Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, Guyana 52. GUYANA ENERGY EMPLOYMENT SOURCING INC. 1196 Section A Block xX, Diamond, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 53. GUYCRETE INC. Lot 3 Sandy Babb Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 226-5225 Email: guycreteinc@gmail.com 54. H. NAUTH & SONS 1 & 2 Plantation Unity, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 259-3424-6 Website: https://hnsguyana.com/

55. HARRIS PAINTS GUYANA LIMITED 10 Water Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-5630; 592-231-9789 Fax: 592-226-7002 56. HBKL CONSTRUCTION Perseverance, East Bank Demerara, Guyana.

57. IBIS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES & RENTAL C1 La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 219-4247 Email: info@iconguyana.com 58. ICON LNG 234 Lance Gibbs Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 218-4892 59. JOFER CIVIL MECHANICAL & INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LTD. #1 Ninth St, Vistabella, San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1-868-740-3278 60. JR RANCH INC. 28-29 Industrial Area, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 61. KANHAI’S GUYANA ELECTRICAL AGENCY 146 Regent Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-2200 Fax: 592-227-8652 62. KPL BUILDING CONCEPTS INC. 847 Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana

63. LLOYD'S REGISTER GUYANA INC. 127 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 690-6070 Website: www.lr.org 64. M&P INVESTMENT INC 273 Lamaha Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana 65. MACHINERY CORPORATION OF GUYANA LIMITED Lot 26 Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 66. NAMALCO INTERNATIONAL INC 3-15 Brickery Public Road, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 67. NATIONAL HARDWARE (GUYANA) LTD 15 ‘A’ Water Street, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-226-6569; 592-227-1964 Fax: 592-226-5280 68. NAVIGANT BUILDERS INC. 46 Winsor Estates, Peter’s Hall East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 231-5191 69. PREM'S ELECTRICAL STORE 177 Alexander Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-7765 Fax: 592-225-0394

70. R.M. BHAICHANDEEN INC. Church Street, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-225-6361 Fax: 592-227-4480 Email: hardwareemporium @gmail.com

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 71. RAMKARAN CONTRACTING SERVICES GUYANA INC. Lot 78 Williams Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana 72. S.JAGMOHAN CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL SUPPLIES INC. 36-37 Eccles, Industrial Estate, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 73. S.P.R ENTERPRISES 45 Brickdam, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-223-5699 Fax: 592-223-5687 74. SILVIE'S GENERAL STORE Lot 44 High Street, Werk-En-Rust, Georgetown, Guyana 75. SOUTHERN GENERAL (GUYANA) INC. #125 Laluni Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, Guyana 76. SUPER CONCRETE INCORPORATED Lot Q to Q1, Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 77. SUPERIOR CONCRETE INC. 45 Third Street Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, Guyana 78. SUPPLY SOLUTIONS GUYANA INC. Lot 20 Public Road, Mcdoom, East Bank Demerara, Guyana 79. THE GLASS AND CLADDING EXPERT (GUYANA) LTD. Unit 1, Upper Level, 127 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 1-868-693-2791 80. THE HARDWARE DEPOT 182 Charlotte Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-4165 Fax: 592-226-4050

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81. TOOLSIE PERSAUD LIMITED Lot 10-12 Lombard Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-4071; 592-265-7510 82. TOOLSIE PERSAUD QUARRIES INCORPORATED Lot Q to Q1 Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-265-7522/25 83. TOSL ENGINEERING LIMITED 8-10 Maharaj Avenue, Maraj Building, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1 868 290-8356 84. TOWER CRANES OF GUYANA INC. Lot 1 and 2, Plantations Unity, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: +592 664 2614 85. TRIPLE D’S INC. 90 Carmichael Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 1-868-278-3400 86. UNITED BEARINGS & EQUIPMENT AGENCIES LTD. 155 Eastern Main Road Barataria, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 868-638-2570 87. ZECO INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 282-284 Section ‘A’ Triumph East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-220-4165; 592-220-4165;592-220-8971; 592-623-1001 592-660-5462 Email: zakir.hack@yahoo.com Website: www.zecoindustrialeng.com

CONSULTANCY 88. ACTIONINVEST CARIBBEAN INC. 122 Parade Street, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 223-5555; 592 223-5583 89. AMPS ENGINEERING (GUYANA) INC. 257 Thomas Street, Cummingsburg, Georgetown Telephone: 592-231-6252 90. AX INVESTMENT AND CONSULTANTS 281 Block Y, Section C Grove, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Email: info@axic.gy 91. BESTON CONSULTING LIMITED Lower Unit 1049, Plot B Herstelling, East Bank Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592 502-1853 Email: guyana@beston.consulting Website: www.beston.consulting 92. C.B & ASSOCIATES INC. 94 Section 'L' Campbell Avenue, Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 219-3880/5454 Email: cb.associates.gy @gmail.com Website: https://www.cbassociatesgy.com/ 93. CAMBRIDGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LIMITED. 25 Finsbury Circus, London, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 1202 045532 94. CERULEAN INC. 104 Flambouyant Drive, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-674-0469

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 95. CLARKE'S PRODUCTIONS INC. Critchlow Labour College Building, Classroom 8, Woolford Avenue, Georgetown, Guyana 96. CLASS & ELEGANCE 399-400 King Street, Republic Park, East Bank Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592-223-6684 97. DNA ENTERPRISE QB1 Pigeon Island, Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592-600-4842 98. E&A CONSULTANTS INC. 274 Peter Rose & Forshaw Street Queenstown, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592 226-8247 99. EMPOWER GUYANA CONSULTANCY 450 Crane, West Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592- 254-1131 Email: empowerguyana consultancy@gmail.com 100. ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY GROUP 195 Anida Avenue, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Email: emcg.gy@gmail.com; 101. ERM GUYANA 210 New Market Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-501-6021 102. FOHRSIGHT GLOBAL CONSULTANTS INC. 14-14 Princess Street, Wortmanville, Georgetown Guyana.

Telephone: +592 696-6877 Email: s.thom@fohrsight.com

103. GLOBAL BRANDING & MARKETING Lot 1831 Unity Place, Festival City North Ruimveldt, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-218-2871 Email: hoperealty2020 @gmail.com 104. HARPI MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS Lot 70 Issano Place Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-614-5712 105. INTERCON GUYANA INC. 205 Charlotte Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +60139226131 106. JB CONSULTANCY & ASSOCIATES 238 Camp & Quamina Streets, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 652-1995 Email: jbbankingadvice @gmail.com; 107. KEEN360 INC. 24 Eping & Abary Sts., Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592-502-1507 Email: info@keen360.com; 108. LIN ENERGY RESOURCES INC. 14 area G Ogle, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: +592 689 1007 Email: linenergyresourcesinc @gmail.com 109. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING EMPLOYMENT & CONSULTANCY SERVICES 59 Second Street, Uitvlugt Pasture, West Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-616-3521 Email: ptecservices2018 @gmail.com;

110. PROGRESSIVE JOBS GT INC. 1 Coak Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592-632-8166 Email: info@myjobsgt.com 111. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONSULTATION, AUDITING & TRAINING 60 Church Street, Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: +592 629-0494 Email: qmsc2019@yahoo.com 112. RABINDRA PERSAUD CONSULTANCY 169 Charlotte Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-653-5859 113. S&K CONTRACTING SERVICES 4 Area A, Industry Front, Guyana Telephone: +592-502-4503 Email: skcontractingservices @gmail.com 114. SGS PANAMA CONTROL SERVICES INC. -SGS GUYANA BRANCH Lot 78 Hadfield & Breda Streets, Werk-en-rust, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 868 384 2364 115. THE CONSULTANCY GROUP INC. 263 Earl's Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-225-8771; 592-225-8773 116. THOMSON GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC. 217 South Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 6572048 /6571993 Email: at@t-g-i.com;

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 117. TSD REGIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED 77 Brickdam, Stabroek Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-3226-8 Fax: 592-225-7578 118. VITALITY ACCOUNTING & CONSULTANCY INC. Lot P & W Providence East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 5926863775 Website: https://www.Vitality Accounting.com 119. VIRTUAL BUSINESS SERVICE 80E Duncan Street, Newtown, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +1 (868) 472-4777 Email: support @virtual-bizservices.com 120. WAF CONSULTING LLC PO Box 954 Gibsonton, Fl 33534, USA Telephone: 813-210-6211 Website: wafconsultancy.com

DISTRIBUTION 121. A.C.H INC. – AUTHORIZED SAMSUNG DISTRIBUTOR “A” Goedverwagting East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-600-7810 Email: achsamsungsales @gmail.com Website: www.ach-gy.com 122. AMAVANI Alexander Street, Kitty Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-6198 Email: amavani4@gmail.com; 123. ANSA MCAL TRADING LIMITED (GUYANA) 60 Beterverwagting. East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 220-0455 Fax 592-220-0796

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124. AZUL DISTRIBUTORS 16 Durban and Henry streets Werk-en-rust, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 2275080 Email: www.eviterguyana.com 125. BABE CAVE 129A Duncan Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 600-2118 Email: ournakedclosetinfo @gmail.com Website: www.ncofficial.com

131. CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS INC. Lot D Rome Street, Mc Doom East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-233-0867; 592-233-0911 Fax: 592-223-0912 132. CARIBBEAN MOTORSPARES Lot 174 Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, Guyana Telephone: +592 691-7096

126. BANKS DIH LIMITED Thirst Park, Ruimveldt Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-0910 Fax: 592-226-6523

133. CHINA TRADING 32 Robb Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-5878; 592-690-3575 Fax: 592-226-3778

127. BEEPATS 101 Regent St. Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 226-1292 Email: mail@beepats.com;

134. CORUM DISTRIBUTION 141 Camp & Regent Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-4313 Fax: 592-226-8859

128. BETA GROUP GUYANA INC. Lot 20 Public Road, Mcdoom, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 597 680-5505; 316 1170-1291 Email: info@betagroupnv.com Website: betagroupnv.com

135. COSMETICS BEAUTY WORLD 13 Vissengen Road, Newtown Kitty, Georgetown Telephone: 592-231-0622; 592-619-7493 Email: gmanager @cosmeticsbw.com Website: www.cosmeticsbw.com

129. BEYOND SAFE NV Jan Noorduynweg z/n, 7-7 Shopping Center unit 16, Willemstad, Curacao Telephone: +59998880279 Email: info.beyondsafe @gmail.com; 130. BPI GUYANA 91 Middle & Carmichael Streets, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 225-6370 Email: accounts@bpiguyana.com;

136. DABI'S VARIETY 40 Robb Street, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-2002; 592-226-7723 Fax: 592-225-6309 137. DALIP TRADING LIMITED 11-14 Broad street, Charlestown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 223-6339

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 138. DEMERARA TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED 122 Parade Street Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-1900; 592-225-1902 Fax: 592-226-9322

145. FRAITES GUYANA INC. 75 North 1/2 Church Street, Georgetown, Guyana Email: fraitesguyana@gmail.com; 146. FUTURE VISION 48 Robb Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-4869 Email: gloseesales@gmail.com;

139. DESINCO TRADING COMPANY LIMITED 48 John & Sheriff Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 233-3154; 233-3153; 223-3359 Fax: 592-227-6008

147. GAMEXPRESS 25 North Road, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-8902 Fax: 592-231-3627 Email: gamexpress2005 @yahoo.com;

140. DILIP’S VARIETY STORE Lots 7 - 9 Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-8123; 592-223-0100 141. DISTRINET CARIBBEAN INC. 263 Earl's Avenue Subryanville, Georgetown, Subryanville, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 2258771 Website: http://www.prodimex.net/ 142. DOVER WATERPROOFING TECHNOLOGIES INC 53 Oleander Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 503-0516/231-8939 Email: doverwaterproofing.gy @gmail.com; Website: http://www.dover.co.tt/ 143. ECO ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT INC. 43 ‘A’ Friendship Public Rd East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-265-7267 Email: mthakurdeen @ecoatlantic.gy.com Website: ecoatlanticinvest.com 144. ENVIROPLUS INC. 80 Cowan Street, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-610-1012 Email: enviroplusinc.gy @gmail.com

152. GUYANA BEVERAGES INC. 4 ‘A’ Area AA, Plantation Diamond, East Bank Demerara Telephone: 592-216-1517 Website: www.smjaleel.net 153. GUYBISCO INC. 23 Mc Doom, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-233-0505 Website: www.guybisco.com 154. INNOVATIONS AMERICA 23-24 North Road, Georgetown, Guyana Email: innovationsamerica @gmail.com;

148. GIFTLAND OFFICEMAX Lot 1 Plantation Patterson, Turkeyen, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-7334/64 Website: www.giftlandofficemax.com

155. INTEGRAL SUPPLIES GUYANA Parcel 1319 Block EE, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-500-1851 Email: info@integralgy.com Website: www.integralgy.com

149. GORCHUM FRESH 175 Middle St, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-2001 Email: info@gorchum.com Website: https://www.gorchum.com

156. J&L SUPPLIES GUYANA, INC. Lot 215 King Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +5926195549 Email: info@jlsupplies.com; Website: https://www.jlsupplies.com/

150. GREEN AGRO SERVICES & SUPPLIES INC. 104 Earl's Court, La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 682-8578 Email: greenagrogy@gmail.com; Website: http://mygreenagro.com/

157. JOHN LEWIS STYLES 186 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-231-7321 Fax: 592-231-3941 Email: johnlewisstyles @hotmail.com; Website: www.johnlewisstyles.com

151. GREEN TRADE IMPORT INC. Lot 13 North Road & Wellington Streets, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-6006

158. KING'S LIQUOR GUYANA INC. 17 Broad & Ketley Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +5922233217 Website: https://kings.sr/

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 159. KOJAC MARKETING AGENCY Lot 140 'B' Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Email: kojacgy@gmail.com; Website: www.kojacmarketing.com 160. MASSY INDUSTRIES 5 Public Road Ruimveldt Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-7291-2; 592-226-8491-5 Fax: 592-225-7676 Website: www.massygroup.com 161. MERCHANT MARINE SERVICES GUYANA INC. 238 Camp & Quamina Streets, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-254-2015; 592-254-0040 162. METRO OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLIES 127 “A” Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-223-9870; 592-223-9879 Fax: 592-223-9877 163. NETCOM 61 Dennis street, Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-0190 164. OPTIEK NINON GUYANA INC. N 1/2-219 Camp Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 223-6076 Website: www.optiekninon.net 165. PATSAN TRADING 282 Sheriff & John St Campbellville, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-225-9832; 592-225-9833; 592-225-9834 Fax: 592-227-7624 Email: patsan@networksgy.com;

166. PET PARADISE AND LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES 50 Sheriff Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-219-0854 Email: petparadise_guyana @yahoo.com

173. SUPERIOR SEA FOODS Lot 8 Public Road, Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-697-2073 Email: superiorseafoodsgy @gmail.com

167. PETER P. IMPORTS & EXPORTS 162 Alexander Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-7623; 592-225-3569 Fax: 592-225-7500 Email: pparsatoon@yahoo.com;

174. SURI TRADING 70 Industrial Site, Eccles East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 233-2473

168. POWER PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INC. Wight's Lane, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-0982 Email: info@ppdi.gy Website: ppdi.gy 169. PNEUMATIC SUPPLIERS INC. Lot A52 Barima Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-3097 170. SAWA INVESTMENT INC. Lot 59 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana Telephone: +5923333525 Email: sawainvestment.inc @gmail.com Website: www.sawainvestment.inc.com 171. SILVIE'S GENERAL STORE 44 High Street, Werk-En-Rust Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4360; 592-227-6241 Fax: 592-227-6240 172. STARCOMM OFFICE FURNITURE (GUYANA) INC. Lot 230 South Road, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-7995

175. THE GIFT CENTRE 46 Hadfield Street & Boyle Place, Stabroek, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-225-2609; 592-227-7217 Fax: 592-225-0360 Email: thegiftcentre @hotmail.com; 176. TOUCAN INDUSTRIES INC. 10 Water Street, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4607 Email: toucan@ewirelessgy.com Website: www.toucan industriesguyana.com 177. TRADE QUAY INC. 36 Section E, Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592- 503-2993 Email: info@tradequay.com Website: www.tradequay.com 178. UNICOMER GUYANA INC. 25-26 Main Street, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-225-5886 Fax: 592-227-8751 179. UNITED INVESTMENT TRADING 141 Camp & Regent Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-8858 Fax: 592-226-8859

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 180. UNITED PHARMACEUTICALS 161 Damanbeer Terrace Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 646-8816 Email: unitedpharm_supplies. business@yahoo.com; Website: https://unitedpharma suppliesgy.com/ 181. VSH-UNITED (GUYANA) INCORPORATED 103 Carmichael Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-8444 Email: www.vshguyana.com 182. WINEDAYSGY 59 Guyhoc Park, Arapaima Street, East La Penitence Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 641-3633 Website: www.winedaysgy.com

EDUCATION 183. ARTHUR LOK JACK GLOBAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The University of the West Indies St Augustine, Max Richard Drive Northwest Mount Hope Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1-868-689-6539 184. CACIQUE INC. 161 Pike & Alexander Streets Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 227-1180 Email: caciqueinc@gmail.com; Website: www.caciquegroup.com 185. CAMILLE’S ACADEMY 1-4 Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-261-5027 186. CANADIAN SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCE INC. 530-531 3RD AVENUE Diamond, East Bank Demerara, Guyana

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187. GUYANA TRAINING COLLEGE FOR INTERNATIONAL SKILLS INC. 60 Station Street, Kitty Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 227-4881 188. JTW & ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-5148 Email: www.jtwassociates.gy 189. MATPAL MARINE INSTITUTE Woolford Avenue & Albert Street Thomas Lands, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592 227-2133 Email: matpalmarine @yahoo.com; Website: www.matpalmarine.com 190. NATIONS UNIVERSITY/ SCHOOL OF THE NATIONS INC. 41-42 New Market Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-5781 Website: www.nations.gy 191. NICK’S PHONICS CENTRE 162-163 Lamaha Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-5973 Email: nicksphonicscentre @gmail.com; 192. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 32 Pike Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-600-0112

193. RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 46-47 3rd Street Cummingslodge Greater Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-222-6076 Email: info@rgust.org Website: www.rgust.edu.gy 194. TEXILA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (TAU) 2442 Plantain, Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-222-5224; 592-222-5225 Fax: 592-231-8118 Email: enquiry@tauedu.org Website: www.tauedu.org 195. THE BUSINESS SCHOOL 43 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 226-8906/ 225-5261 Email: info@busineschool.com; Website: www.busineschool.com/

EVENTS MANAGEMENT & RENTALS 196. COURTESY RENT-A-CAR Block Alpha, Battery Road Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-0005 197. Extravagant Celebrations 1763 Pioneer Layne South Ruimveldt Park Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 673-5133 Email: extravagant.celebrations @gmail.com; Website: www.extravagent.cele brations.com 198. HITS & JAMS ENTERTAINMENT 206 Lance Gibbs Street Queenstown, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-227-0580

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 199. LODESTAR INC. 62 Hadfield and Cross Sts Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-600-1066 Email: info@lodestarincgy.com Website: https://lodestarincgy.com/

206. BANK OF BARODA (GUYANA) INC. 10 Avenue of the Republic Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-1220 Email: bobinc@networksgy.com; Website: www.bankofbaroda.gy

200. PULSE ENTERTAINMENT Lot 236 South Road, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-8998 201. RELIANCE INC. 193 Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-1916 Email: relianceincgy@gmail.com 202. RENT-A-TENT 1 Rahaman’s Par East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-7063 Fax: 592-225-3763

208. BDO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. Upper Level 127 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-691-0256 209. BOURSE SECURITIES LIMITED 1st Floor 24 Mulchan Seuchan Road, Chaguanas Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1-868-665-5955 Website: www.bourseinvestment.com

203. THE FUN COMPANY INC. 476 Republic Park, Peters Hall East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-233-6712 Website: www.euphoriagy.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES 204. ASCENSION BUSINESS SERVICES 205 Charlotte Street, Lacytown, Georgetown. Guyana Telephone: 6040052 Website: www.linkedin.com/ company/absgy 205. ASPIRE FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY Aequitas Chamber Suite 109 Precision Place 43 Woodford Street Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1-868-741-1636 Website: http://www.aspirefund stt.com/

207. BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 65 Robb Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-9222 (226); 223-6096 (268) Fax: 592-225-9309

210. CHATERAM RAMDIHAL, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FIRM 128 A Carmichael Streets South Cummingburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 223-2660 211. CREDITINFO (GUYANA) INC. 267 New Market Street Georgetown,Guyana Telephone: 592-227-7005; 592-227-7009 Website: www.creditinfo.gy

212. DEMERARA BANK LIMITED 214 Camp Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-0609 Email: banking@ demerarabank.com; Website: www.demerarabank. com 213. DIVERSITY INC. Lot 36 Happy Acres East Coast DemeraraGuyana Telephone: 592-650-5537 Email: diversityinvestmentsinc @gmail.com; 214. ECLISAR FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 169 Charlotte Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 2276466 Email: eclisar@yahoo.com; 215. ERNST & YOUNG SERVICES INC. Pegasus Hotel, Suite 100 Seawall Road, Kingston Guyana Telephone: 592 225-2835 Website: www.ey.com 216. GRACE KENNEDY REMITTANCE SERVICES GUYANA LIMITED 19 C Water Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-5147; 592-227-5141 Fax: 592-227-5137 217. GUYANA BANK FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY LIMITED 218 High & Young Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-4400/8 Fax: 592-231-4411

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 219. GUYANA PAYROLL SOLUTIONS INC. 221 B Camp Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-1555 Email: info@guypayrollsolutions. com; Website: www.guypayrollsolutions. com 220. HLB R. SEEBARRAN & COMPANY 73 Canje Street & Stone Avenue, Section K Campbellville, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592 226-2078 Website: www.hlbrsandco.com 221. KPMG Savanna East, 11 Queens Park East, Savanna East Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 868-612-1081 Website: www.home.kpmg.com 222. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LIMITED Lot 12-13 Victoria Avenue Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 868-299-0700 223. RAFEEK & MOORE CUSTOMS BROKERAGE FIRM & LOGISTICS INC. 260 Middle Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-4095 224. RAMROOP'S INVESTMENTS INC. 15 New Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: +592-500-5779 225. REPUBLIC BANK GUYANA LIMITED 155-156 New Market Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-7938-49 Fax: 592-225-3763

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226. SOLUTIONS PRO 51 Princess Street, Wortmanville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 231-8660 227. ZAMCORP 88 Pike Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 225 8667 Email: zamcorp.solutions @gmail.com

HEALTHCARE 228. CARIBBEAN MEDICAL SUPPLIES INC. Area G, Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo, Guyana Telephone: +592 260 4727 Website: https://www.caribbean medicalsuppliesinc.com/ 229. CARIBBEAN SURGERY INC. 270 Thomas Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 227-2030 Email: office@caribbeansurgery. com; Website: www.caribbeansurgery. com 230. CARIBBEAN VENDING/TIC DISTRIBUTORS 62 Craig Street, Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 615-6666 Email: caribbeanvendinggy @gmail.com; 231. DR. STUART’S DENTAL CLINIC 209 B Charlotte Street Lacytown, Georgetown Telephone: 592-226-9001

233. GUYANA HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS INC. 13 North Rd & Wellington St Georgetown, Guyana Email: info@guyanahospitality solutions.com 234. HEALTH FIRST 256 East Ruimveldt Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 223-4486 235. IMEX INCORPORATED 11 University Gardens, Cummingslodge, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-613-7527 Email: info@imexlogic.com; Website: http://imexlogic.com/ 236. ONCALL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC. 265 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown,Guyana Telephone: 592 233-2362 Email: oncall@oncall guyana. com Website: www.oncallguyana.com 237. OPTIQUE VISION CARE 350 East Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 222-7333 238. REMOTEMD SERVICES GUYANA INC. Lot 125 Suite A Barrack Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 5922235883 239. WESTERN SCIENTIFIC COMPANY Lot 1 Rahaman’s Park, Houston East Bank Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592-225-3362

232. EUREKA MEDICAL LABORATORIES INC. 263 Thomas Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-5131 Fax: 592-226-8979

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MEMBERSHIP LIST HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & RECRUITMENT 240. EMPOWER GUYANA CONSULTANCY 450 Crane, West Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 2541131 Email: empowerguyana consultancy@gmail.com 241. HR GUYANA 71 DaSilva Street & Newtown Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 632 1600 Website: https://hrguyana.com 242. PROGRESSIVE JOBS GT INC. Lot 1 Croal Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 5926328166 Email: info@myjobsgt.com Website: www.myjobsgt.com 243. SAONGROUP CARIBBEAN (TRINIDAD) LTD. 16 Alcazar Street St Clair Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1-868-399-9977 Email: info@caribbeanjobs.com; Website: www.caribbeanjobs.com 244. STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS INC. 215 South Road & King Street Lacytown, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592 226-1406 245. THE BALANCE 61 Anira Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, Guyana, Telephone: 592-656-6154 Email: thebalance592 @gmail.com;

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246. WORKFORCE CONSULTING INC. 18 Delhi Street, Prashad Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 601-6400

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252. TOOLSIE PERSAUD QUARRIES INCORPORATED Lot Q to Q1 Providence East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: +265-7522 – 25 Website: www.tplgroupgy.com

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247. 305TIRES 78 Hadfield & Breda Streets, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 15612607020 248. GLOBAL STARS INTERNATIONAL IMPORT & EXPORT 212 Lance Gibbs and New Market Streets, Queenstown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-2740 Website: www.globalstarsinter national.com 249. GREEN TRADE IMPORT INC. 13 North Road & Wellington Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-6006 Fax: 592-227-5137 250. PETER P. IMPORTS & EXPORTS 162 Alexander, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 225-3569; 592 226-7623 Fax: 592 225-7500 251. REGIONAL AND CARIBBEAN IMPORTS INC. 165 Waterloo Street New Trafalgar Building Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 677-1458 630-2792 Website: http://rcaribbean import.com/

253. A+ COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER 25 New Road, Vreed-En-Hoop West Coast Demerara Telephone: 592-254-0426 Website: www.actcgy.com 254. BRAINSTREET GROUP 287 C Albert Street, Queenstown, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-225-5353 255. COMPUTING CORE 18 Happy Acres East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 600-1096 Email: service@computing core.net Website: www.computingcore.net 256. DAPPER TECHNOLOGY INC. 4 Area 'A' Industry Front, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 502-4503 257. E NETWORKS INC. 220 Camp Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-3890 Fax: 592-226-4114 Website: enetworks.gy

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 258. GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INC. 210 Camp & New Market Street,Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4657; 592-225-3364 Fax: 592-223-7438 259. GTPLAZA INC. A5 Barima Avenue, Bel Air Park Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 223-5773 Email: admin@gtplaza.com; Website: www.gtplaza.com

265. PBS TECHNOLOGIES (GUYANA) INC Lot 2 Goedverwagting Rupert Craig Highway, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 226 – 1066 Website: http://www.pbs techgroup.com 266. POULSAT-GY 21 Old Road, La Grange West Coast Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592-678-3729

260. GUYANA TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO. LTD 79 Brickdam, Stabroek Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-1315

267. STARR COMPUTER INC. 59 Brickdam, Stabroek Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4846 Fax: 592-223-7773

261. GX MEDIA Lot 38 Hibiscus Place, Blankenburg, West Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-276-3807 Emial: info@gxmediagy.com; Website: www.gxmediagy.com

268. SYNETECH INC 36 Barima Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 2239521 Email: info@synetechgy.com Website: www.synetechgy.com

262. IMON WIRELESS SOLUTIONS INC. 58 Zinnia Avenue Bel Air Paark, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-6545 Fax: 592-2319581 Email: info@imon-gy.com; Website: www.imon-gy.com

269. TECHLIFY INC. 18 Phase 1 Good Hope East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592- 220-8662 Email: info@techlify.com; Website: www.techlify.com

263. INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS INC. 43 Croal & Alexander Streets Stabroek, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-226-8964 Website: www.innosysgy.com 264. NT COMPUTEAC 175 Middle Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-7442 Fax: 592-223-7443 Email: sales@ntcomputeac.com; Website: www.ntcomputeac.com

270. U MOBILE (CELLULAR) INC. 9 Fort & Barrack Streets Kingston, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-690-0000 Website: www.digicel guyana.com 271. V-NET COMMUNICATIONS 25 Delph Street, Campbellsville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 219-4787 Email: sales@vnetgy.com; Website: www.vnetgy.com

272. XEN1 NETWORKS INC. A105 Duncan Street, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Email: xpressdelivery.gy @gmail.com; Website: https://xpress deliverygy.co/

INSURANCE 273. ABDOOL & ABDOOL INC. 11 Avenue of the Republic Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 226-9094; 592-225-3985 Fax: 592-225-8911 274. ASSURIA GENERAL (GY) INC. 18 Church Street South Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-7052; 592-226-7074 Fax: 592-226-7123 Email: guyana@assuria.sr; Website: www.assuria.sr/guyana 275. CIC INSURANCE BROKERS (GUYANA) INC. #A52 Barima Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-648-6916 Website: https://cic.co.gy/ 276. DIAMOND FIRE & GENERAL INSURANCE INC. Lot 11 Lamaha Street, Queenstown, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592 233-9771 Fax: 592 223-9770 Email: dfgi@diamondinsgy.com; Website: www.diamondinsgy.com

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 289. TRADE-LINC 277. GUYANA & TRINIDAD 283. RAJ SINGH INSURANCE Maraj Building, MUTUAL FIRE & LIFE BROKERS & RISK 3rd Floor, Room G-8 INSURANCE GROUP MANAGEMENT Georgetown, Guyana 27-29 Robb & Hincks Streets CONSULTANTS INC. Telephone: 592-226-0395 Georgetown, Guyana 86 First Street Alberttown Telephone: 592-225-7912 Georgetown, Guyana 290. WOODPECKER TIMBERS Fax: 592-225-9397 Telephone: 592-227-2880; Block 'BR' T'Huis'te, Coverden, 592-227-0294 East Bank Demerara, Guyana 278. HAND IN HAND MUTUAL Fax: 592-227-3096 Telephone: 592-688-6579 FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE Website: https://www.wood COMPANIES LEGAL peckertimbers.com/ 1-4 Avenue of the Republic Georgetown, Guyana 284. DENTONS DELANY INC. Telephone: 592-225-1865-7; 210 New Market Street, MANUFACTURING 592-227-0668 Georgetown, Guyana Fax: 592-225-7519 Telephone: +592 623 2260 291. 401 FURNITURE Website: www.hihgy.com Email: operations.barbados 4 Mon Repos North Public Road @dentons.com East Coast Demerara, Guyana 279. INSURANCE BROKERS OF Website: www.dentons.com/ Telephone: 592-220-8107 GUYANA LIMITED en/global-presence/ Email: 401furniturestore 125 Carmichael Street, latin-america-and-the@gmail.com South Cummingsburg caribbean/guyana/guyana Website: 401furniture.com Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-7261-2 285. HFS CORPORATE 292. AMAZON CARIBBEAN 280. M.P. INSURANCE BROKERS & CONSULTANTS LTD 46 F Brickdam & Boyle Place Stabroek, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-227-7782 Fax: 592-227-7783 281. N&S ALGOO LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. 49 Public Road Kitty Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-5495; 592-231-1746 Fax: 592-225-5497 Email: info@nsalgoo brokerage.com; 282. P&P INSURANCE BROKERS & CONSULTANTS LIMITED 35 North & King Streets Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4106; 592-225-4708 Fax: 592-227-0322

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SERVICES INC. 62 Hadfield & Cross Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-4857 Email: p.kissoon@guyanalaw.net Website: www.guyanalaw.net

GUYANA LIMITED V1 V2 Houston East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 226-2828; 592 226-5238 Fax: 592-226-9883

286. PRICEWATERHOUSE -COOPERS LIMITED Lot 12 - 13 Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 868-299-07000 Website: www.pwc.com /tt/en

293. CARIBBEAN CONTAINER INC. Public Road Farm East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-265-4224, 592-265-4240 Fax: 592-265-4251

287. TEMPLAR CHAMBERS 215 King Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-1547

294. COMFORT SLEEP 49 Eccles Industrial Estate East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-3013; 233-3024; 592-233-2657 Email: comfortsleep49 @gmail.com; Website: www.com fortsleep.gy

LOGGING 288. EMERALD FOREST INC. Block 3026, Mond-En-Veldt, Mahaicony, Guyana Telephone: 592-228-2844

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 295. DENMOR GARMENTS MANUFACTURERS INC. 7-9 Coldingen Industrial Estate East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-270-4513; 592-270-4516 Fax: 592-270-4500 Email: denmorgarments @gmail.com; Website: www.denmor.gy

302. KING'S JEWELLERY WORLD 141 Quamina Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-0704 Fax: 592-225-2524 Website: www.kingsjewelleryworld.com 303. LEN’S Lot 136 Sheriff & Fourth Streets, Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-1511; 592-227-2486 Fax: 592-226-3750 Email: lens@guyana.net.gy

296. DUNAE TRADING COMPANY N 27 George Avenue Lamaha Springs Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 624-3507

304. MARIO’S JUICE BAR 278 Sherriff St, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-233-2428 Email: mariosjuicebar @gmail.com;

297. FERNANDES GUYANA ENTERPRISES INC. Block G1 Land of Canaan East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-266-5848 298. FLOOR IT 1-2 Caledonia East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-261-6400/1 299. FRESHPRESS ENTERPRISES 110 Granville Park Beterverwagting East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-604-0883 300. HAVINS MARINE CUSTOM FABRICATION 36 Public Road, Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: +5922615401 Email: havinsfabrication @gmail.com 301. IMPERIAL MANUFACTURERS GUYANA LTD 249 Purshottam Street Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-2844 Email: imgltd@gmail.com;

305. MODERN INDUSTRIES LIMITED (A.H&L KISSOON) 3-6 Industrial Site Ruimveldt Guyana Telephone: 592-223-0958/59; 592-225-4705 Fax: 592-227-5265

309. RICKS AND SARI AGRO INDUSTRIES LTD. 40 Station Street Kitty Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4230/1 310. SACH SOAPS Lot 9 Sheriff & Third Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown, Guyana Email: sachsoaps@gmail.com; 311. SEMAKIAH WOODWORKING 6 Hague Front, West Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-616-8323 Email: Semakiahwoodworking @gmail.com; 312. STERLING PRODUCTS LIMITED Providence, East Bank Demerara , Guyana Telephone: 592-265-7403 Fax: 592-265-4956 Website: www.sterlingguyana.com 313. TCL GUYANA INCORPORATED 2-9 Lombard Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-7520 Fax: 592-225-7347

306. ND&S FURNITURE STORE 40 B La Jalousie West Coast Demerara Telephone: 592 269-0339 Website: www.nds.com

314. THE RED BASKET 288 Savage Street North East La Penitence Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 651-1430

307. NEW GPC INC. A1 Farm, East Bank Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592-265-4261 Fax: 592-265-2229 Website: www. newgpc.com

315. UMAMI INCORPORATED 34 Lusignan East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-220-9117 Website: www.umamiltd.com

308. OIL ZONE MANUFACTURING & SERVICES INC. Lot 54 Lusignan Railway Embankment East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 650-9454 Website: http://oilzoneinc.com

316. WOODS DIRECT 81 Stone Avenue Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 227-0549

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 317. WT GEORGE & COMPANY LIMITED 32-33 Regent & Hincks Streets Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4722

MARKETING 318. ADNATION GUYANA 31 Back Stree, Bel Air Village, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 628-4535 Email: info@adnationgy.com; Website: https://adnationgy.com/ 319. CHRISTA MARKETING SOLUTIONS 121 Amla Avenue, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-500-2874 Email: christamarketingy @gmail.com Website: www.christa marketing.com 320. CONSOLIDATED MARKETING SOLUTIONS 66 Bent Street Werk-en-Rust Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-629-3444 321. EMAGINATION MARKETING AGENCY 181 Stone Avenue, Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-219-4539 Email: emaginationmkt @gmail.com Website: www.emktgy.com

324. GLOBAL MARKETING & BRANDING 1831 Unity Place, Festival City North Ruimveldt, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-697-0480/ 592-650-6231 325. IMPRESSIONS 149 Crown Street, Queenstown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-7757 326. KOJAC MARKETING AGENCY 140 B Quamina Street South Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-5366; 592-227-5095; 592-225-2387 Fax: 592-227-5094 327. KENROSE ADVERTISING LIMITED #6 Ryan Street, San Juan, Trinidad Telephone: +18682953461 Website: https://kenrose advertisingltd.com/ 328. MARKET SQUARE 186 Thomas Street, Kitty Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-501-1616 329. MODERN GRAFIX 6 Courbane Park Annandale, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telepohne: 220-1977

322. ENVISAGE MARKETING & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 80 Duncan Street Newtown Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-0241

330. MODERN MEDIA ADVERTISING AGENCY 62 Craig Street, Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 615-6666

323. GLO-SEE MARKETING & PR Lot 103 Carmichael Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 225-7013 Website: www.sophiadolphin.com

331. POSITIVEPLANS INC. 38-39 Begonia Ave., Bel Air Park, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 19179627828 Website: www.positiveplans.com

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332. SCOTCH BONNET INC. 157 C Waterloo Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 623-7843 333. SOCIAL RANK MEDIA 125 Regent, Road Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 651-0675

MINING 334. ATLANTIC MARINE SUPPLIES INC. & ATLANTIC MINING SUPPLIES Lot C Public Road, Eccles East Bank Demerara,Guyana Telephone: 592 233-2554 335. CROWN MINING SUPPLIES Lot 9 North Road, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana.

Telephone: 592-227-0001 Fax: 592-225-4680 Website: www.crownmining.com Email: cms@crownmining.com 336. GUYANA GOLDFIELDS INCORPORATED 7 North Road, Lacytown Georgetown,Guyana Telephone: 592-227-7062 Fax: 592-225-5824 337. INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES 51 Robb & Albert Streets, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-6753 338. JAPARTS 38 Croal Street, Stabroek Georgetown,Guyana Telephone: 592 225-1831 339. JR RANCH INC. 28-29 Industrial Area, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 6701275

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340. MACHINERY CORPORATION OF GUYANA LTD 26 Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-265-7315 Fax: 592-265-4885

347. ALTRAD GUYANA INC. 210 New Market Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-623-2261

341. STANAKAS INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRIZES (S.I.E.) 725 Pennylane, South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 503-3737 Email: Stanakas.ent1 @gmail.com Website: https://www.sie. stanakasinc.com/

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 342. BRIDGED INC. Lot 10 Seaforth Street, Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-677-5055

348. ATLANTIC OILFIELD SUPPLIES INC. Plot GSEC, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592-610-0060 349. AUSTIN MARITIME & ENERGY SERVICE 118 Cowan Street, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-2179 350. AV ENERGY & MARINE SERVICES GUYANA 9 Pere Street, Kitty Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-677-0873

343. GLOBAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, New Jersey, USA Telephone: 1-973-795-1241

351. BENJAMIN MARINE SALVAGE SERVICES INC. 918 Parika, East Coast Essequibo Guyana Telephone: 592-260-4134 Email: tumby7@hotmail.com

344. IRP FIRE & SAFETY GUYANA INC Solus Building 126 Quamina & Carmichael Streets, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-664-1118

352. CAS OCEAN SCIENCES (TRINIDAD) LIMITED Suit 108 Fifth Court 9-11 Fifth Street, Woodbrook Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1-868-224-3466

345. KRONOCO SAFETY SOLUTIONS 31 Akawini Street Section K Campbelville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-638-2586

353. CENTURY TAMARA ENERGY SERVICES INC. 118 Section M, Campbelville, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-219-2020

346. TECHNICAL INTEGRATED SERVICES INC. 2722 First Street, Elain Ville, Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 1 868-688-8560 Website: www.tistt.com

354. CHINA ZHONGHAO INC. Lot A Block 2 Public Road Land of Canaan East Bank Demerara Telephone: 226-5841

355. RAMPS LOGISTICS GUYANA INC. 23 Brackdam, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 223-3770 356. EL DORADO OFFSHORE 23 Brickdam, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-4705; 592-223-3770 Website: www.eldorado offshore.com 357. ENGINEERING AGENCIES (CARIBBEAN) LIMITED (ENGAGE) 78 Chanka Trace El Socorro South El Socorro, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 868-674-8710 358. ESSO EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION GUYANA LIMITED Lot 99 New Market Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-4187 359. FALCON LOGISTICS INC. 258 Thomas Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 623 8289 360. FUGRO USA MARINE INC. Lot GSEC, Liliendaal East Coast Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592-222-8694 361. G-BOATS INC. 44 Brickdam Georgetown, Guyana 362. G-PORT INC. 10-13 Water Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-3363

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 363. GOLDSTAR ENGINEERING INC. 215 King Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 6365527 364. GREEN STATE OIL & GAS SERVICES INC. 12 Goed Intent Village Public Road, West Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 644-6608 365. GUYANA DEEP WATER OPERATIONS INC. 153 Charlotte Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana 366. GUYANA OIL & GAS SUPPORT SERVICES 17 A Water Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 227-1964 367. GUYANA SHORE BASE INCORPORATED Plantation "A", Houston District, Greater Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592-227-2380 Email: GYSBI.info@gysbi.com; Website: https://www.gysbi.com/ 368. GUYGAS P Land of Caanan East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-626-1503 Email: guygas1@gmail.com; Website: guygas.com 369. GUYSONS OIL & GAS 15 Orchid Street West Ruimveldt Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592-22-77571 Website: https://guysonsoilandgas.com/ 370. IEM SALES & SERVICES LIMITED 31 Ss Road, Duncan V’ge San Fernando Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 868-652-6312

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371. INFINITY SERVICES INC. 30 Fort Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-675-9537 Email: sales@infinity servicesgy.com; Website: https://www.infinity servicesgy.com 372. ITHACA ENERGY PARTNERS 112 Bonasika Street, Section ‘K’ Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-624-1024 373. JOHN FERNANDES LIMITED 24 Water Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-6294; 592-226-3241; 592-227-3344 Fax: 592-226-1881 374. MASSY WOOD GROUP (GUYANA) INC. Old Road Eccles East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 608-9663 Website: www.massywood group.com Email: massywood_gy @woodplc.com 375. NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTERS LIMITED 50 Brickdam, Stabroek Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 1-868-652-5089 376. ROCKWAY OILFIELD SERVICES Lot C Enachu & Sheriff St. Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 673-8008 Email: info@rockway oilfields.com; Website: www.rockway oilfields.com 377. SAIPEM AMERICA INC. 62 Hadfield & Cross Streets Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 1-281-552-5673

378. SDR PETROLEUM INC. 127 Parika, East Bank Essequibo Guyana, South America Telephone: 592-260-3062 Email: sdrpetroleum@gmail.com 379. SOL GUYANA INC. BB Rome, Agricola Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 223-0582 380. TECHNIQUES INTERNATIONAL GUYANA INC. 217 South Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana 381. THE GUYANA OIL COMPANY LIMITED 191 Camp Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-1595/8 Fax: 592-225-2320 382. TIGER RENTALS (GUYANA) 126 Quamina & Carmichael Streets, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-501-0620 383. TULLOW GUYANA BV. 176 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-9967 384. WEATHERFORD TRINIDAD LIMITED Tract G4- G5 Land of Canaan East Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-624-1654 Website: https://www.weatherford.com/ 385. WESTERN LOGISTICS 32E Fort & Barrack Streets Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-502-2446 386. WORLEY TRINIDAD LTD. 38 Rodney Road, Lang Park, Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 868-609-5931 Website: www.worley.com

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394. THE BUSINESS SUPPLY GROUP LTD. SCRIP-J DIVISION 9 Riversdale Avenue St. Lucien Road, Diego Martin Trindad & Tobago Telephone: 592-626-1234

387. RID-O-PES 75 6th Street, Alberttown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-5527 Fax: 231-7123

PUBLIC RELATIONS

RESEARCH

388. NEWS TALK RADIO GUYANA INC. 82C Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 347-437-4368 Website: https://demerarawaves.com/

395. CARIBBEAN INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CARIRI) Tunapuna, St Augustine Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 1-868-662-7177

389. SAGACITY MEDIA 127 Island, Covent Gardens East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 265-4309

396. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY 205 Charlotte Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-8283

390. TAGMAN MEDIA 215 Lamaha Street, Kitty Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-8899; 592-227-8900 Website: www.tagmanmedia.com 391. VIRTUAL BUSINESS SERVICES INC. 80E Duncan Street, Newtown, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +1 (868) 472-4777 Email: support@virtual-bizservices.com

PUBLISHING 392. GLOBAL INVESTORS NEWS NETWORKS PO Box 1011654 Georgetown,Guyana Telephone: 592-652-1995 393. GUYANA PUBLICATIONS INC. 46-47 Robb Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-2406; 592-227-8527 Fax: 592-226-3237

REAL ESTATE 397. BYNOE’S REALTY 5 Princess Street, Charlestown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-638-7841 398. DEMERARA REALTY INC. 120 Parade Street, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 223-5555 Email: info@demerararealty.com;

SECURITY 401. AMALGAMATED SECURITY SERVICES (GUYANA) INC. Lot 0 Ruimveldt, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 225-5773/6 Fax 227-2773 Email: info@asslguyana.com Website: https://www.asslguyana.com .

402. CENTAUR SECURITY SERVICES INC. 846 Ficus Street, Eccles Block I East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-500-1696 Email: centaursec2020@gmail.com 403. FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES INC. 222 B Charlotte Street, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-0508 Email: federalprotective servicesinc@gmail.com 404. FRONTIER SECURITY SERVICES INC. Lot A 105 Duncan Street Bel-Air, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 608-3591 Email: info@frontiersecurity services.com;

399. THOMSON GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC. 217 South Road, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-678-5836

405. GEB SECURITY SERVICES INC. 8-10 Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-233-6607; 592-233-6609 Fax: 592-233-6608

400. ZARC PROPERTIES INC. 83 Premniranjan Place, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana Telephnoe: 592-600-8308

406. INFOTRANS GUYANA INC. 133 Church Street South Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 226-9873

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 407. INTEGRATED SECURITY SERVICES 21 Peter Rose Street, Queenstown, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-223-4033; 592-223-4039 408. LOSS CONTROL & RISK MANAGEMENT GUYANA 60 Atlantic Ville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 1-416-209-8688 409. MAGUA RISK CONSULTING GUYANA INC. Lot 294 Kamoa Street, Lamaha Gardens, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-688-3013 410. NEL GLOBAL SECURITY COMPANY INC. E 65 Hadfield St, Stabroek, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 5006246 Email: Nelglobal2021@gmail.com Website: nelglobalsecuritycompanyinc.net 411. OPSEC INTERNATIONAL (GUYANA) INC. 176 Charlotte Street, Bourda Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592231-7482 412. PERFECTION SERVICES INC. Third Floor 60 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 1-868-662-2975 Website: www.perfectionservicesltd.com 413. PRAETORIAN EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SERVICE 158 New Garden Street Queenstown, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592 623-8007

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414. PROFESSIONAL GUARD SERVICES INC. 81 4th Street Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-225-2375; 592-226-5465; 592-227-5574 Fax: 592-225-2375 415. QUEENSWAY SECURITY 153 Regent Road & Oronoque Streets, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-4368 416. RABINDRA PERSAUD CONSULTANCY 169 Charlotte Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-653-5859 Email: info@rpersaudconsultancy.com; Website: www.rpersaudconsultancy.com 417. REMOTEMD SERVICES GUYANA INC. Lot 125 Suite A Barrack Street, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 5922235883 418. SAFEWAY SECURITY 153 Oronoque & Regent Streets, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-6465; 592-227-6473 Fax: 592-227-6249 419. SECURE INNOVATIONS & CONCEPTS INC 246 Samaan Drive, Meadowbrook Gardens Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-4410 Email: topgun357@msn.com Website: http://www.sicincgy.com 420. SECURITY IN ACTION GUYANA 156 Alexander Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana, Email: info@siag-security.gy Website: www.siag-security.gy

421. SHERIFF SECURITY 12 Sheriff Street, Subryanville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-5691 422. VISCOM SECURITY SOLUTIONS Lot 'A' Belmonte, Mahaica East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 228-5456 Email mail.viscom@gmail.com

SERVICES 423. ARROWTEN INCORPORATED 23 Delhi Avenue Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-220-3398 Fax: 44 (0) 2033842071 424. BOURBON GUYANA INC. 130 BB, First Street, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 502-9230 Email: bourbon-guyana @bourbon-online.com Website: bourbonoffshore.com 425. BRASCORP 63 Public Road, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +5541999625572 Email: brascorp@brascorpgroup.com Website: www.brascorpgroup.com 426. CARICRIS 3rd Floor, Furness House, 90 Independence Square, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Telephone: 868-681-8002 Fax: 868-625-8871 Email: info@caricris.com Website: www.caricris.com 427. COURTESY RENT-A-CAR INC. Block Alpha, Battery Road Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-0005

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 428. CT WILLIAMS TECHNOLOGIES INC. 4 Mandela Avenue Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 6221061 Email: info@ctwtech.com; Website: https://www.ctwtech.com 429. CURTAINS & DRAPERY DESIGNS 110 Regent Road, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-2224 430. CLEANERS 'R' US INC. 177 James & Garnett Streets, Albouystown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 502-0805 Email: cleanersrus2014@gmail.com

432. CYRIL'S TAXI/ TRANSPORTATION SERVICE 17 David Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 600-9216/ 651-9216

434. E-COMMERCE 1780 Jack Glenn Street, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Telephone: 647-575-6087

441. FUNDING INNOVATION NETWORK 7 Stanley Keyes Ct, Rye New York 10580, USA Telephone: +1-917-687-7448

436. EVELYN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CLEANING SERVICES 12 Goed Intent Village West Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 267-1574

443. GEOTECH VISION GUYANA INC. 50 Brickdam, Stabroek Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-4332

437. EXCEL GUYANA INC 158 A, Waterloo Street North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-0646/0648 Website: http://excelguyana.com

431. CLOUD CARIB LIMITED Mariner Hall Sea, Sky Lane Olde Towne, Sandyport, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas AP-59223 – Slot #447 Telephone: +1 242 603 0837 Email: info@cloudcaribb.com Website: https://www.cloudcarib.com/

433. DAS ENTERPRISES Lot 50 Section 'I', Sheriff St, C/ville, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 6625015 Email: dsugrim@yahoo.com

435. EECS- EMPIRE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING SERVICES 289 Coldingen Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: +592 662-6513 Email: eecs.electricals@gmail.com Website: https://eecs-empireelectrical-contracting-services. business.site/

438. EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (GUYANA) INC. 263 Thomas Street, NorthCummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 223-0633 Email, info@ebsguyana.com; Website: http://www.ebsguyana.com 439. EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL 27 Hadfield Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227 6025; 600-8001 Website: https://express internationalinc.com/index.php 440. EZEKIEL ELITE SPORTS ACADEMY X7 Amla Avenue, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 601-2546 Email: ezekiel.sportsacademy @gmail.com;

442. FUTURE VISION 48 Robb Street, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-4869

444. GK INC. 127 Quamina and Carmichael Sts. South Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-9409 445. GLO SKINCARE 14 Rahaman’s Park East Bank Demerara, Guyana Email: gloguyana@gmail.com; 446. GUYANA LOGISTICS & SUPPORT SERVICES INC. 110 Duke & Barrack Streets Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-219-5019 Fax: 592-219-5021

447. GY-TECHNOLOGY & OFFICE SUPPLIES 62 Duncan Street, Campbelville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-0733 448. GLOBAL COMPLIANCE SERVICES GUYANA INC. 120 Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 223-6666/227-3370 449. H.H HALLIM GENERATOR CONTRACTOR AND ELECTRICAL 3269 Lamaha Place, South Ruimveldt Park, Guyana Telephone: 592-218-1500

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 450. HIAS GUYANA INC. 89 Laluni Street, Queenstown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 503-4449 Website: https://www.hias.org/

458. LUTHER’S DECORATIONS GUYANA 215 Bamboo Drive, Meadow Brook, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-501-6021

466. NSB OMEGA GUYANA INC. 120-122 Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-3370 Website: nsbgy.omega365.com

451. JUPITER ONE INTERNATIONAL INC. 204 Duncan Street Lamaha Gardens, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 640-1329

459. MMR LOGISTICS A&B Cemetery Road, Lodge, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 659-8745, 676-7847 Email: mmrlogisticsgy @gmail.com;

467. OMEGA TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC A86 Issano Place West, Bel Air Park, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 1 868 348 5332 Website: http://www.omega-tech.com

452. JSB INVESTMENTS INC. Block R Public Road, Soesdyke, East Bank, Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-261-4363 Email: jsbinvestmentsgy @gmail.com; Website: http://www.jsbinvestmentsgy.com 453. KEYBOARD KIOSK 15 Lalchand Street, Better Hope South, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 220-9603 Email: alex.alarick@gmail.com 454. KOREA TRADE & INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY Avenue San Jaun Bosco Centro Ahamira M-6 Venezuela Telephone: 58-212-750-2215 455. L&S SURVEYING SERVICES GUYANA INC. 50 Brickdam Stabroek Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-650-5727; 592-226-4332 456. LENRAY'S INVESTMENT ENTERPRISE 53 Robb Street, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-0886 457. LUMEN’S GROUP 88 Carmichael St Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 347-815-8636

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460. MIGUEL MECHANICAL SERVICES LIMITED .

1-9 Dick Street, San Fernando Trinidad WI Telephone: 1868 657 5407 Fax: 1-868-653-1240 Email: Info@mmsltd-tt.com Website: www.miguelmechanical.com 461. MOHAMED'S ENTERPRISE Lot 29 Lombard Street, Werk-En-Rust, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 227-7952 Email: mohamedsenterprise @gmail.com; 462. MOON CORP INC. 183 Albert Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, Guyana Email: mooncorp@gmail.com; 463. M&M INVESTMENT INC. Track ‘A’ Peters’s Hall East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 233-5290 464. NAYELLI SALON AND SPA 211 New Market Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Email: info@nayelli.biz 465. NB VETERINARY SERVICES 218 Munipur Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592-219-0854 Website: www.animalkingdomgy.com

468. ORIJIN INC. 299 Shantiniketan Street, Prashad Nagar, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-1122 469. OVATION TECHNOLOGY LLC 6 Dundee, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-610-3653 Website: http://www.ovttech.com 470. PAMMY’S CREATIVE KITCHEN 53 ‘CC’ Eccles East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-690-7366 471. PARAMOUNT GROUP GUYANA 27 Albert Street, Queenstown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 687-0357 Email: info@paramountgroup guyana.com; 472. PENINSULA APPRAISAL SERVICE INC. (TRADE AND FINANCE) 11110 W Oakland Park Blvd #231, Florida, USA Telephone: 305-331-7255 Email: info@lppavalue.com Website: https://lppavalue.com/

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 473. PINNACLE BUSINESS SERVICES INC. Giftland Mall, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-222-7220 Website: http://pinnaclegy.com/

480. SAKS MAKEUP ARTISTRY 69 Seventh Street, Success, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 220-3616 Email: saksmakeupartistry @gmail.com;

474. PROSHALE LLC 22402 Forbes Field Trl. Spring,Texas, USA Telephone: +54 9 11 6594-4451

481. SASOD GUYANA 203 Duncan Street Lamaha Gardens Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-7283

475. R&R TRANSPORT GUYANA INC. 2 Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: +592-677-8542 Email: admin@rrtransporttt.com Website: www.rrtransportguyana.com 476. R&M HOME SOLUTIONS Lot SL 36, Lower Kara Kara, MacKenzie, Linden, Guyana Telephone: 601-6013 477. REGUS 165 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-1000 Website: https://www.regus.gy/ 478. ROCK-A-FELLA ENTERPRISE 50-463 Peters's Hall, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 628-3000 Email: rockafellaenterprise1 @hotmail.com; Website: https://rockafellagy.com 479. RIVER QUEST JET BOAT SERVICE 172 E 1/2 Charlotte & Light Streets, Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 231-1340/4 Email: info@riverquestgy.com; Website: www.riverquestgy.com

482. SEALAND SURVEYS Lot 13, South Half, Section F, La Grange, West Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 254-1591 Website: https://sealandsurveys.com 483. SEMAKIAH WOODWORKING INC. 6 Hague Front, West Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-616-8323 484. SHEIK HASSAN PRINTERY INC. 54 Industrial Estate, Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 233-2791/2754; Fax: 233-2452 Email: sheik@sheikhassan.com Website: www.sheikhassan.com 485. SUPREME VENTURES ENTERPRISE INC. 17B Croal Street, Stabroek Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-9914 486. TOTAL OFFICE (GUYANA INC.) 25 Area Q Turkeyen East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 608-8682

487. TOTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 476 Republic Park East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 612-6262 Email: info@propertymanagement.gy Website: www.propertymanagement.gy 488. TLC GUYANA INC. 12 New Haven, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 620-2390 Website: www.tlc-com.ch 489. UNIVERSAL GROUP OF COMPANIES INC. BB Durban & Hardina Streets Wortmanville, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-227-4069; 225-2234 Fax: 592-225-2288 490. VIVAANTA AYURVEDIC SPA & HAIR SALON 3 Church Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-663-0021 491. SONIC BUSINESS SERVICES 24 Light Street, Alberttown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-9714 492. THE BALANCE 61 Anira Street, Queenstown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-656-6154 493. WINNO'S ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING 297 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, Guiyana Email: win_ep12@yahoo.com; 494. WORLEY TRINIDAD LTD. 38 Rodney Road, Lang Park Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago Telephone: 868-609-5931

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 495. WYNDANCH INC. Lot 5 Mon Repos, Public Road East Coast Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-220-7047 496. XPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC. A105 Duncan Street, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Email: xpressdelivery.gy @gmail.com; Website: https://xpressdeliverygy.co/

SHIPPING

503. DEMERARA SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED 6-12 Water & Schumaker Streets Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 226-4455

511. KESTREL GUYANA INC. Lot 110 Ground Floor Duke & Barrack Street Kingston Guyana Telephone: 592-225-1999

504. EZONE LOGISTICS 100-101 Regent Street Lacytown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-0637

512. LALL-BELCON GUYANA INC. 5-7 Water Street, Werk-en-Rust Georgetown Telephone: 592-502-3241

505. FALCON LOGISTICS INC. 258 Thomas Street, North Cummingsburg Georgetown Telephone: 623 8289

497. AEGIS MARINE SHIP MANAGEMENT 215 South Road & King Street Lacytown, Georgetown Telephone: 592-225-5265

506. GAC LOGISTICS & SHIPPING (GUYANA) LTD 5-9 Lombard Street, La Penitence, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-1050

498. BLUE WATER SHIPPING Lot 165 Waterloo Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 692-690-6565

507. GENESIS MARINE GUYANA INC. Lot 36 Section E Campbellville, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 501-1748

499. C&V CARIBBEAN SHIPPING LTD. 109 Laluni Street, Queenstown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-1245

508. GUARANTEE INTERNATIONAL CRATING INC. Lot 24 Cactus Road, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592 687 2806

500. C.S.WORLD CARGO 2000 INC. 106-7 Lamaha Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 905 671 2800 Email: www.csworldcargo.com 501. CCA GUYANA INC. 210 New Market Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-6041 502. CMA CGM GUYANA INC. Lot 1 Public Road, La Penitence Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-7419

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509. GUYANA NATIONAL SHIPPING CORPORATION LIMITED 5-9 Lombard Street, La Penitence, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-226-1840; 592-226-3365 Fax: 592-225-3815 510. HAB INTERNATIONAL 1 Public Road Swiss Machinery Building Eccles, East Bank Demerara Guyana Telephone: 592-233-2496/8 Fax: 592-233-2499

513. LAPARKAN HOLDINGS (GUYANA) LIMITED 34-37 Water Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-1055 Fax: 592-225-6874 514. LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LTD 26 Orange Grove Trace St. Augustine, Trinidad Telephone: 1 868 380 9362 515. MARINE TRADERS ATLANTIC INC. 7 North Road, Company Path Cummingsburg, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-265-7268 516. MUNESHWER’S LIMITED 45-47 Water Street Georgetow, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-7417 Fax: 592-227-7419 517. OCEANAIR LOGISTICS 162-163 Lamaha Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-502-9232 518. PS SHIPPING AND CUSTOMS BROKERAGE INC. 198 Camp Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-502-4799 Email: psscb.inc@gmail.com Website: https://psscb.com/

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 519. PAS CARGO GUYANA INC. Lot 1 Public Road, La Renitence Admin Building #2 GNSC Compound Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 225-9834

527. WESTERN LOGISTICS 32E Fort & Barrack Streets Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-502-2446 528. ZIP LOGISTICS 176 Charlotte Street, Bourda Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-0096

520. PERFECTION SERVICES INC. Third Floor 60 Waterloo Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 1-868-662-2975 Website: www.perfectionservicesltd.com Email: d.roberts@perfection servicesltd.com

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY 529. AAGMAN RESTAURANT 28 A Top Floor, Sheriff Street Campbellville Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 219-0161

521. PETERSON GUYANA INC. 62 Hadfield & Cross Street Werk-En-Rust Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 1-868-821-7200

530. ARUWAI ENTERPRISE INC. 13 A Public Road, Houston East Bank Demerara Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592- 223-2097; 592-227-1987 Fax: 592-223-2091

522. RAMPS LOGISTICS GUYANA INC. 23 Brickdam, Stabroek Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-223-3770

531. CAMEX RESTAURANTS INC. 231 Camp & Middle Streets, Georgetown,Guyana Telephone: 592-231-8769; 592-231-2243 Fax: 592-231-8768

523. SCL (GUYANA) INC. Lot 1 GNSC Compound La Penitence, Georgetown Guyana Telephone: 592-557-6716

532. GERMAN’S RESTAURANT 8 New Market Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-0079; 592-225-3972

524. TITAN CONTAINERS GUYANA INC. 1039 Eccles, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-682-2711 525. TROPICAL SHIPPING 72 High and Barrack Streets Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-7203 Fax: 592-227-7202 Website: www.tropical.com Email: ghodge@tropical.com

533. GUYANA MARRIOTT HOTEL GEORGETOWN (ATLANTIC HOTEL INC.) Alpha Block, Kingston Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-231-1642

534. PEGASUS HOTEL GUYANA Battery Road, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-8176; 592-225-2853 Fax: 592-225-8176 535. RAMADA GEORGETOWN PRINCESS HOTEL Track 'Bs' Block 2 Plantation Providence, East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-265-7009 Fax: 592-265-7002 536. RORAIMA AIRWAYS LIMITED R8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-225-9647 592-225-9648 Fax: 592-225-9646 537. TRAVELSPAN GT INC. 03 A North Road, Lacytown Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-227-1701 538. VIVAANTA AYURVEDIC SPA & HAIR SALON 3 Church Street Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 663-0021

TV/VIDEO PRODUCTION 539. E-NETWORKS INC. 220 Camp Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592 231-3890 540. MASSIAH CAPITAL 54-55 Continental Park East Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592 683-9457

526. WEBSOURCE GUYANA INC. 212 Camp Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown Telephone: 592-231-1338; 592-223-3216 BUSINESS GUYANA | GEORGETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

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MEMBERSHIP LIST 541. VIDEOMEGA PRODUCTION 176 Middle Street South Cummingsburg Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-226-9555; 592-225-1594 542. WELTIILIFESTYLETV 54 Norton Street, Lodge Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 592-663-1240 Email: allenwelth35@gmail.com

WASTE DISPOSAL 543. PURAN BROS. DISPOSAL INC. Lot 7 Bella Street, Pouderoyen West Bank Demerara, Guyana Telephone: 592-264-1239; 592-264-2489 Fax: 254-0054

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544. VITALITY ACCOUNTING & CONSULTANCY INC. Lot P & W Providence, East Bank Demerara Telephone: 5926863775 Website: https://www.Vitality Accounting.com 545. SANDIP WASTE MANAGEMENT 75 Sixth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: 231-5785 Email: sandipdisposals @hotmail.com;

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Telephone: 592-276-3807 Email: info@gxmediagy.com; Website: www.gxmediagy.com 547. PROLOGIFY INC. 13 North Road & Wellington Street, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592 667 8134 Email: info@prologify.com Website: https://www.prologify.com 548. WAYNE FARLEY DESIGNS 5 Sandy Babb Street, Kitty, Georgetown, Guyana Telephone: +592-617-4882 Email: mail@waynefarley.com Website: www.design.gy

546. GX MEDIA 38 Hibiscus Place, Blankenburg West Bank Demerara Guyana

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