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DYNAMISM. INNOVATION

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MESSAGES -PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE -EDITOR’S MESSAGE -FUNDRAISER CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

2020 was an unprecedented start to a new year. Firsthand, we have seen how fragile our lives are, and we have witnessed the precarious nature of our business community. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with a period of political uncertainty both posed significant threats to our community’s health, the prosperity of our businesses, and the strength of our economy. The business community faced the challenge of addressing a new reality due to the pandemic. Several months later, many businesses continue to display an exceptional ability to pivot and reposition themselves in the context of a crisis. At the Chamber, we have seen first-hand how our members have adopted new business models for short-term survival that are now conducive to long-term resilience and growth. A crisis can offer teachable moments, and the business community continues to learn, improvise and innovate. In this 11th edition of the Business Guyana Magazine (BGM), themed “Resilience. Dynamism. Innovation”, we look at business continuity in a uniquely challenging environment. This edition of the BGM features the stories of businesses that have successfully repositioned during the pandemic to remain relevant while also being responsible. Some companies have made significant investments in information technology, marketing and logistics that have positioned them on a path towards sustainable business growth, while others have leveraged existing assets. Our expert contributors have also provided relevant and useful advice on how businesses can thrive in a post-Covid environment. With this edition of the Business Guyana, we hope to illustrate how unprecedented events can forge a flexible and sustainable business community.

While we have suspended physical events, the GCCI maintains an active agenda. We have introduced a series of interactive webinars and virtual forums focused on critical issues. We have also used our virtual platform to give our members access to decision-makers. The GCCI is here to serve the business community in whatever capacity necessary to help businesses navigate uncertain times and adapt to a new reality. We remain open to dialogue and receptive to ideas and suggestions. We are optimistic that 2021 will be a great year for business.

Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer President Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Here at the Chamber, we’ve adapted quickly to ensure that our members’ needs are adequately addressed. In August 2020, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government took office in Guyana. In the ensuing months, the GCCI established a collaborative working relationship with the new political administration with the aim of fostering greater economic growth and overall social development. The Chamber remains committed to helping businesses navigate a new road map and will continue to advocate robustly on all business-related issues on our members’ behalf.

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Guyana is a small, open, developing economy which has been recently classified as an upper-middle income economy due to the projected oil and gas sector, expected to burgeon during the decade of 2020 to 2030. Guyana confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on March 11, 2020. The contagious nature of the virus, coupled with the prevailing political uncertainty places Guyana’s economy on a path of downward spiral, unless the slide was mitigated. The political uncertainty, coupled with the global pandemic, placed a double incidence of strain on the private sector in Guyana. This has seen tremendous resilience, dynamism and innovation on the part of the private sector in Guyana as it continues to pivot operations and think about new methods to undertake actions. Throughout this period, digital innovation, access to information and strategic repositioning were accelerated. The future will be significantly impacted by this period. It is for this reason that I’ve sought to compile a series of articles and information which would be relevant for enterprises and investors during this time. While the prospects may have been impacted by the low price environment of oil, Guyana’s development is set to reach heights that are transformative nonetheless. In August 2020, after 5 months of the nation awaiting the March 2020, election result, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali was sworn in as the President of the Republic of Guyana. His government has signaled strongly, their intentions to work with the private sector of Guyana, many actions of which have materialized in to tangible benefits for the private sector already. This magazine categorized simply, but effectively, covers the following areas relevant for enterprise development and investors in Guyana – Resilience; Investment; Advertorials; Dynamism. Innovation; Places. People. Companies; Our Members. Our Services. Following our theme of ‘Resilience, Dynamism and Innovation,’ these sections bring to you high quality, opinion pieces on the state of the economy, pivoting enterprises and the future of business in Guyana. ‘Investment’ brings relevant information to investors, both local and foreign, for ensuring capital formation and enterprise development in Guyana.

stay, where to eat and other useful contacts. Finally, ‘Our members. Our Services’ gives information on the Chamber’s membership according to their categories, as well as the services which the GCCI’s Secretariat can offer. With these few words, I wish to thank the Executive and Council for the opportunity to compile and edit this year’s edition – the eleventh edition of the Business Guyana Magazine (BGM). I’d also wish to remind that Guyana remains open for business, open for investment. 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 131 years. I trust that you enjoy this edition of the Business Guyana Magazine and choose to engage the GCCI further – Guyana’s premier business support organization. Richard Rambarran EDITOR of the BUSINESS GUYANA MAGAZINE & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the GCCI.

We feature high-quality enterprises in the section ‘Advertorials’ which tell their story or products, in their own words. “Places. People. Companies” gives you relevant information for international agencies in Guyana, where to

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MESSAGE FROM FUNDRAISER COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

I am extremely proud of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) and its ability to publish this version of the Business Guyana Magazine (BGM) ’21 under these testing global circumstances. I would like to personally thank all of the advertisers – both Chamber and nonChamber members – who continue to show overwhelming support for the GCCI in its endeavours. Every year, this magazine continues to contribute to the coffers of the GCCI which supports private sector growth and national development. This magazine’s theme ‘Resilience. Innovation. Dynamism.’ is highly suitable, given the context and national landscape. I look forward to the continued support of the members of the Chamber and a mutual partnership which can benefit companies, Guyana’s economy, and the wider private sector. Sincerest appreciation is extended to all who made this edition possible.

Komal Ramnauth Chairperson, Fundraiser Committee Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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THERE IS NO RESILIENCE WITHOUT A COMPETITIVE ECONOMY By Justin Ram Building a competitive economy and continuously improving our competitiveness is imperative for Caribbean society. However, as we seek to do this, we must ensure that our economies are also climate-resilient and inclusive, two issues that the COVID-19 pandemic has shed new light on as needing urgent attention. Before I speak about what areas of competitiveness need urgent attention, I must write about the climate change imperative and inequality and what COVID-19 has taught us. COVID-19 has shown the world what can happen if we are unprepared for a sudden stop to our economies brought on by an extreme exogenous shock. It provides us with a window to the future consequences of climate change if we don’t seek to mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions now and to build resilience to the impending impacts of a changing climate. A recent headline from the Guardian Newspaper in the UK, regarding COVID-19 infections among the young could be what future generations might want to say to us about Climate Change “Not a game: Europe pleads with young people to halt the spread of COVID-19”. The need to build more equal societies or at least provide everyone with equality of opportunity is critical at this time. Too many frontline workers are not paid a decent salary, and for many persons furloughed or laid off since the pandemic begun have insufficient savings to help them weather the worst effect of the pandemic; too many people are working-poor and becoming disillusioned with our current economic architecture. Therefore COVID-19 has, in many ways, illuminated the need to build more equal societies and to deal with our impending climate crisis before it is too late and the inequalities in our communities. WHAT DOES COMPETITIVENESS HAVE TO DO WITH THIS? Building a competitive economy and continuously improving that competitiveness is not only good for business and finance but also good for development. Let me explain what I mean. Without a competitive, dynamic, and export-driven economy, Caribbean citizens will not be able to fulfill their true potential. There is a virtuous circle between access to quality education and a competitive economy; in fact, a competitive economy that offers employment opportunities or entrepreneurial opportunities is the perfect incentive for an individual to invest in their human capital capacity. Education becomes an investment if an individual knows that the sacrifice of investing time and resources into education and continuous training means that they can turn that opportunity into tangible rewards at the end via a competitive economy. Armed with good quality education, and being able to convert that education into tangible rewards will ultimately help with building equality. 1

Our economies will need to be realigned after COVID-19 so that we can become more resilient. Not only should government interventions be climate aligned and foster a green revival, it is essential that our companies also become greener and climate aligned if they want to stay competitive. The risks of climate change are no longer just operational or reputational but also financial. For example, with internal combustion engines are being phased out across Europe, the increasing importance of renewable energy in the global energy mix, and the growing importance for ESG funds means that resilience and climate alignment are becoming strategically more important. International finance is now seeking investments that have at their core measures to encourage the attainment of net carbon targets, so being green and climate aligned is a competitive advantage that will only become more pronounced. FIGURE 1: WB EASE OF DOING BUSINESS RANKING

Economist and CEO of Justin Ram advisory and GSEC

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However, the Caribbean’s competitiveness ranking has been declining for the past decade. The World bank’s doing business survey results for 2020 showed a decline in the average competitiveness ranking of Caribbean countries, from 81 out of 181 countries in 2009 to 126 out of 191 countries in 2020. It is worthwhile to examine the individual indicators so that we can understand where our priorities must lie. The Caribbean does not rank in the top 30% of countries on average in any of the indicators. In all of the indicators except one, we rank in the middle 40% of countries. Registering a property is incredibly challenging to do in the Caribbean, with a rank in the bottom 30% of countries, as shown in

figure 2. Improving external competitiveness must be a priority. We must seek to improve the time and cost to trade across borders. We must also lower the cost of paying taxes by lowering the transaction cost to do so and lowering tax rates. We must also make it easier to get credit, which also means reforming the capital markets and angel investing and venture capital incentives. Improving our competitiveness can be made easy if we seek to introduce digitalization, including the introduction of digital identities with the appropriate security protocols and data protection.

FIGURE 2: INDIVIDUAL DOING BUSINESS INDICATORS AND THEIR AVERAGE CARIBBEAN RANK

Recent reports coming out of the World bank suggest that there have been some data handling and methodological issues in the recent past, enough to indicate that the results can be disputed. 2

Finally, competitiveness improvements on its own are insufficient. I have already spoken about the need for social interventions like access to good quality education for all and the need to have environmentally sound policies. However, it is equally crucial that governments run their affairs prudently so that our public debt levels are manageable. This is the real Caribbean virtuous circle, whereby without a competitive economy, access to good quality education, and environmental resilience, the Caribbean can never be truly resilient. Competitiveness, therefore, also is an essential intervention in helping governments balance their accounts.

Our objective should be to have our rankings in the top 30% of countries to ensure that we have dynamic export-oriented economies that will provide our labour force with the mechanism to make the most of their human capital. Justin Ram is Co-Founder and CEO of GSEC a Fintech company and CEO of Justin Ram Advisory Services . His specialisations are in energy and development economics.

He has previously worked as Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank, Senior Global Economist with FIGURE 3: RESILIENCE BUILDING VIRTUOUS CIRCLE WorleyParsons, as an economist with the United Kingdom’s (UK) Government’s Department for Transport and as Supervisory Economist with the Greater London Authority. Justin has also beena Class Teacher at the London School of Economics and Political Science and was Lecturer in Economics at the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. He has also worked as a consultant on many oil and gas and energy-related projects in Central Asia and Africa and with the World Bank, United Nations and the International Labour Organization. Justin has a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science, he also holds an M.Sc. in Economics from the University College London, B.Sc. in Economics from UWI and a Post Graduate Certificate in sustainable environmental management from the University of California, Berkeley. Source: Blueprint for Resilient Caribbean Economy GEORGETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

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GUYANA’S OUTLOOK FOR DEVELOPMENT By JB Consultancy & Associates

Guyana is the only English-speaking country located on the northern coast of South America and classified as a lower-middleincome country, with a GDP of US$4 billion, per capital income of under US$5,000 (2019) and a population of approximately 750,000. The structure of Guyana’s economy is relatively diverse. It comprises several productive economic sectors namely: the extractive industry which includes gold, diamond, and bauxite mining – while the other productive industries constitute the agriculture, fishing and livestock, forestry, rice, sugar, gold, manufacturing and the services sector, engineering, and construction. Since discovering oil resources offshore Guyana in 2015 by ExxonMobil, the gross recoverable resources are now estimated to be more than 9.0 billion oil-equivalent barrels, making it one of the most significant global finds in recent years. These deposits occur in the Guyana Basin which covers the entire coastal region and extends 150 km out into the Atlantic Ocean. As such, with the development of Guyana’s embryonic energy sector, a plethora of opportunities are anticipated to emerge. Notably, some have already manifested for Guyanese businesses to capitalize upon – including through the formation of synergies with other international and regional organizations in the area of providing support services to the offshore drilling companies, and other oil and gas-related ventures. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has caused significant disruptions in the global economy. In the case of Guyana, the Bank of Guyana in its Half Year Report for 2020 projected that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to have adverse effects on major economic sectors, resulting in a downward revision of GDP growth. Real oil GDP is expected to grow by 45.9 %. Real-non oil GDP contracted by 4.9% due to declines in the services and construction sectors while inflation is expected to be low singledigits. The road to recovery, therefore, is one of the greatest priorities of the Government. To this end, a new regime was elected following the national elections which was held on March 2, 2020. Within its first 100 days – the performance of the new Government so far is nothing short of commendable amid the unprecedented and unforeseen challenges prior to contesting the national elections. In that regard, upon reviewing the Government’s manifesto – there are seven major areas of focus which captures the government’s five years development plan for Guyana including other areas of improved governance and the delivery of public services as follows: 1. Rescuing the productive sectors 2. Securing the benefits of oil and gas for all Guyanese 3. Infrastructure Boom: Building for the Future 4. Cheaper and more reliable electricity 5. ICT: connecting every Guyanese to the future 6. Utilizing resources in sustainable manner to create jobs and income for all 16

7. Better quality of life for all (this includes improved public goods and services, public security, health and Governance). Under the first thematic area above (rescuing the productive sectors), a menu of measures was included in the manifesto which include the removal of VAT and other regressive taxes on key productive capital items and the reduction of fees – all of which were implemented in the government’s first “emergency” budget. We can safely say, therefore, that almost 100% of these measures were already implemented in the first 100 days through the first budget. Most notably, the Government is moving aggressively to reopen the sugar estates which is also a commendable achievement in the first 100 days. With respect to the second thematic area, “securing the benefits of oil and gas for all Guyanese”, a number of actions were taken immediately within the first 100 days to achieve this goal. This includes the formulation of a local content panel which was led by private sector leaders. That panel conducted a series of consultations including with the private sector. To achieve cheaper and more reliable electricity, the actual fruition of this goal will be achieved in the long term. Notwithstanding, the Government, within the first 100 days is moving aggressively to work with Exxon on the gas to shore project. In fact, the Government has put together a project leader with a team of professionals to see this project through to implementation. ‘ On the Information Communications Technology (ICT) front, within a matter of weeks the government was able to fully implement the liberalization of the sector which resulted in almost immediate reduction of rates by telecommunication companies. Though the more profound benefits for consumer will take some time to be realized, this is a good achievement as the first step in the right direction to facilitate this. Under the seventh thematic area, tremendous work has commenced which includes the immediate distribution of land titles where individuals of all walks of life will be able to construct and own their own homes.

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By virtue of Guyana being on the cusp of an economic transformation wherein it just become a petroleum producing state, Guyana has an opportunity to become the driver of a transformative agenda within the region, viz-à-viz, an enhanced framework that would foster deeper regional economic integration of South America and the Caribbean with the rest of the world. This notion is premised against the backdrop of its arguably geopolitically potent location, its emerging petroleum industry, coupled with the increasing global interests in Guyana especially from the United States, United Kingdom, European Union (EU), Canada, India and many other countries. Notwithstanding the economic and financial impacts of the pandemic at the onset, Guyana is poised to experience an economic ‘boom’ in the medium to long term outlook. Oil production commenced offshore by ExxonMobil in December 2019. Though there may not be any significant amount of direct employment for Guyanese by the multinational oil companies such as ExxonMobil, there will be a surge in demand for support goods and services, and thus the creation of indirect employment. Many companies are already forging ahead to form strategic partnerships – a mixture of both local and foreign companies. As such, both the Government of Guyana and the local private sector ought to work closely together to ensure that all possible means are explored and exploited to build institutional capacity, skills development and the requisite competences in all possible respects to capitalize on the sea of opportunities that this new and emerging sector will induce. These developments have strategically positioned Guyana to lead a regional integration agenda aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation in South America, Latin America and the Caribbean through the auspices of CARICOM and the other regional trading bloc as mentioned herein, within the framework of leveraging the country’s development needs. For example, Guyana’s geographic location in South America which places it at an advantage in terms of access routes to the rest of the world is an important factor that has to be considered in the deep water harbour project and the Brazil-Guyana road link project. These are two key transformative projects that can integrate more South-South cooperation in the area of trade and commerce which will not only facilitate Brazil’s goods to move through Guyana thereby creating new industries and commerce; but for other South American countries goods can be transported through Guyana to access the rest of the world’s markets. Additionally, apart from good governance and strong political leadership and stability, which is a given to achieve these goals, Guyana needs to address its human capital deficit, infrastructure deficit and high energy cost. By addressing these issues, these of itself can be pioneer developmental strategies wherein Guyana leads the regional integration agenda. Guyana does not only have oil as its attractiveness to foreign investors and underpinning its geopolitical importance, but it is also endowed with an abundance of natural resources including arable agricultural land and potable water. The Caribbean Community alone imports US$ 10 billion in food annually, a significantly important market where Guyana can tap into the opportunity to supply these markets. As a strategy to bridge the human capital deficit gap, a structured immigration policy can be put in place to attract the skills and expertise needed to advance the country’s development agenda – through these regional associations as well; and lastly, there is a need for regional capital market development. The need for creative tools and innovative financial products that will align with these development goals for the region need to be examined as well from a regional

and global perspective, and Guyana could be the leader to position itself in the region to drive these agendas. As a region and a sub-continent together, the Political Leaders of South American countries need to start examining the need for a South American Development Bank to focus on large scale development projects in the member states. In the long term as well, the need to connect the continent through the construction of railways would be necessary if the leaders of South America are serious about deepened integration of the continent and to cement its role in regional integration in order to conduct business with the rest of the world. To this end, Guyana can become a regional hub for shipping and commerce, mirroring the Dubai and /or the Panama model. It is against these backgrounds, and the high level of investors’ confidence, both local and foreign, that Guyana’s development outlook is extremely positive.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE OF JOEL BHAGWANDIN Mr. Joel Bhagwandin is an established finance professional with over thirteen years’ experience in commercial banking, the financial sector and private sector development combined. He has Authored more than 200 articles on economic and finance issues, and policy analysis within the context of a developing economy published in the Guyana Times under a weekly column titled “the Economy & Finance”. He is a prolific academic involved in teaching both MBA and BBA programmes in business economics, business and financial management courses with various tertiary level educational institutions and he is actively engaged in academic research. Additionally, he is engaged in the provision of business & financial consulting in the areas of banking and financial advisory solutions, corporate finance and business analysis for private corporations and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). He is the holder of a Master of Science Degree in Business Management with specialization in Global Finance, Financial Markets, Institutions and Banking from Edinburgh Napier University; an Executive Certificate in Macro-financial policymaking in Emerging Markets from Columbia University, School of International Public Affairs in New York, and several other Diploma Certificates in Business Communication, Marketing, Business organization and Environment from the University of Cambridge. Mr. Joel Bhagwandin is currently pursuing his second Master’s Degree, MSc. (Accounting & Finance) through London School of International Business/University of Chichester; while simultaneously pursing a PhD in Development studies through published works as an alumnus of Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, United Kingdom. The link below to his website can be accessed for all his published articles, and research and analysis work: https://jbconsultancy.info/

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INVESTMENT

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INVESTORSâ€™ ROADMAP-

INVESTING MADE EASY By Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry

RESEARCH & 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 onsulate 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.

Guyana Laws Relevant to Investment Activity

Title

Purpose

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

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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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 24

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.

ENTRY & 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 •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.

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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.

REGISTRATION WITH TAX AGENCIES

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.

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

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.

FINANCING

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).

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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.

UTILITIES

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.

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.

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.

INSURANCE

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.

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.

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.

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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, Guyanaâ€™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.

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FAST FACTS ABOUT GUYANA GOVERNMENT NEED TO KNOW 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

CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHY 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

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

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. Irfaan Ali 6. Electoral System – Proportional Representation with General Elections held every five (5) years

ECONOMY 1. Real GDP – US$5.17B 2. GNI per capita – US$5,180 3. Inflation rate – 2.6 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 – 13 percent

ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS • Barima-Waini • Cuyuni-Mazaruni • Demerara-Mahaica • East Berbice-Corentyne • Essequibo Islands-West Demerara • Mahaica-Berbice • Pomeroon-Supenaam • Potaro-Siparuni • Upper Demerara-Berbice • Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo

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

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

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Texila American University: Medical Education Amid COVID-19 - Innovating & Adapting

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented, and it has presented unique challenges for medical education. In March 2020, Texila American University (TAU) was preparing for the commencement of a new semester when COVID-19 stay-at-home and physical distancing restrictions resulted in a change of plans. The rapidly changing landscape of the pandemic resulted in significant medical education changes. TAU knew that its response had to be swift, decisive, forward-looking, and in the best interest of its student body. The COVID-19 Dilemma & Traditional Education Delivery Medical education follows a primarily in-person curriculum, and as such, when devising a mitigating strategy, TAU faced a three-fold challenge: • Maintaining a quality learning experience for students • Welcoming new students during a time of uncertainty and transition •Creating an alternative learning environment that students could quickly adapt to TAU also considered the impact of COVID-19 disruptions on clinical training, a critical component of medical education. The inability to conduct clinical rotations meant that one of TAU’s most profound challenges was teaching physical examination techniques in a virtual environment. To recommend and implement alternative educational solutions, TAU constructed a rapid-response COVID-19 Task Force, which comprised senior leadership and faculty members. From the outset, TAU’s COVID-19 took on the challenge of devising TAU’s COVID-19 response. The team made and implemented high-level steering recommendations, which aimed to ensure that alternative education delivery methods were effective and encompassed the curriculum’s core structure, which aligns with accreditation standards. 44

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Alternative Education Solutions TAU recognizes that distance learning is a new and learning approach. The transition to virtual learning

rapidly growing teaching and was, therefore, an optimal solution to maintain learning processes in emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Following a flexible approach to education delivery and administration, while building on the existing pedagogical design of the medical curriculum, TAU has implemented the following: • Remote Teaching: In keeping with physical distancing requirements, TAU has suspended its in-person classes and fully transitioned to virtual teaching via the Zoom platform.

Mr Saju Bhaskar, President Texila American University

TAU’s lecturers deliver live lectures to students, and all learning sessions and assessments are structured

similarly to face-to-face teaching sessions. TAU has also made parallel modifications to the assessment framework. Faculty facilitates online assessments by proctoring students using cameras, Safe Browser, and Lockdown Browser. Students also benefit from group discussions and other interactive activities aimed at promoting understanding and measuring competency. • Didactic Sessions: TAU employs a didactic approach to lesson delivery for clinical students, inclusive of interactive case discussions. The didactic method does not replace clinical demonstrations that characterize medical education. However, didactic sessions function as additional learning tools that maintain student interest and engagement. • Faculty Development: TAU has prepared and continues to support faculty members in online teaching skills development. By March 2020, all faculty members supported TAU’s remote learning model, and they were able to conduct all classes with minimal to no mishaps. • Increased and Effective Communication: Effective communication is essential during a pandemic. In a time of uncertainty, and with the pressures of academic and non-academic stressors, students should feel informed and adequately supported practically and emotionally. To maintain its rapport with its student body, TAU’s Dean and Senior Faculty meet with students on a bimonthly basis for a live chat that allows students to raise concerns and offer feedback on their learning experience. TAU also hosts frequent panel discussions and conducts radio interviews, which serve as mediums for information sharing. Since March 2020, TAU has hosted five (5) panel discussions. • Online Student Orientation: Student orientations occur virtually and in the same format as in-person orientations. New students still receive a warm welcome to the TAU family, and the administration briefs them on TAU school culture, the campus, the faculty, and its diverse student body. TAU aims to prepare its international students for their medical education journey and life in Guyana so that once they arrive, their adjustment period will be pleasant. TAU’s Learning Management System Amid a global crisis that saw many well-established systems disrupted, TAU’s response was swift. TAU had already employed a Learning Management System before the pandemic, which allowed students to access relevant lecture notes, presentations, and practice tests. Due to TAU’s proactiveness, the institution could fully leverage the learning management system during the pandemic, and students were already familiar with the system. TAU & The Future of Learning TAU commenced its operations in 2011 with a vision of being a groundbreaker in higher education, research, and innovation. The institution continues to make strides in its quest to become a full-fledged university that can better serve Guyana and the Caribbean. During the COVID-19 pandemic, TAU has successfully designed and implemented immediate and long-term measures to effectively address the challenges faced by medical education over the past seven months and beyond. TAU continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and looks forward to resuming in-person classes when the conditions are appropriate. In the meantime, TAU will continue to apply quality improvement processes to give its students the best alternative learning experience.

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Strategic Recruitment Solutions Inc. - Innovative Workforce Solutions for Every Industry

w 100% Guyanese-owned and woman-owned, Strategic Recruitment Solutions (SRS) Inc. has quickly become an innovator in the local recruitment field. Founded in 2018 by Kerri Gravesande-Bart and her husband Lloyd Bart, SRS was a much-needed response to a growing labour force requirement for jobs in Guyana’s then-fledgling oil and gas industry. Today, SRS leads the charge with its ethics-first approach and its commitment to equal opportunity and diversity. SRS caters to businesses seeking to start new ventures, expand into new territory, or scale up their workforce. Companies understand the value of having an experienced recruitment partner who understands their needs. Similarly, SRS understands the importance of having a pool of dedicated, qualified, and competent staff available. Its network of skilled HR professionals takes on the responsibility of resourcing, which allows businesses to focus on growth and profitability. Since commencing operations in 2018, SRS has trained over 200 local candidates to work in the offshore oil and gas industry. Following its philosophy to source only the best talent and support candidates’ career aspirations, SRS continues to conduct training for employees in a wide range of areas, including basic safety, emergency training, ship security awareness, and customer experience. SRS also facilitates professional certification for executive-level candidates and technical training for skilled and unskilled candidates. SRS’s core purpose is to provide businesses with employees and resources that align with their needs while prioritizing candidates’ wellbeing. To date, SRS has recruited employees for several of its international partners, including G–BOATS (Guyana) Inc., Stena Drilling, Tullow Oil Guyana, and Saipem, made possible through its close partnerships with over 20 local stakeholders. SRS values close collaboration with local partners because it provides a unique understanding of local sector needs and company expectations. In business, time is money and having a recruitment firm with extensive experience on your team ultimately saves you time. Building and mobilizing a competent workforce is key to driving a business forward. SRS partner clients and candidates benefit from over 50 years combined recruitment expertise gained across the Caribbean and internationally. Our team qualifications are from a Master’s Degree in Maritime, First Degrees in Tourism and Psychology, Diplomas in Public and Business Management with credits in the areas of Human Resources and Communications.

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Our team is trained in behavioral interviewing techniques and are registered professional members of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Professionals currently engaged in preparation for the Certified Professional SHRM Certification.

Contact SRS to find out how you can receive the resourcing support you need.

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DYNAMISM. INNOVATION

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DEVELOPMENT AND THE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM OF GUYANA UNDERSTANDING ECONOMIC GROWTH By Richard Rambarran

Richard Rambarran is a development thinker, an economist and finance specialist. He holds a Master of Arts in Economics, an MBA specializing in finance along with several certificates from the IMF, CEMLA and the United Nations in macroeconometrics, financial programming, sustainable development and other areas. He is a lecturer in the Department of Economics at University of Guyana and currently the Executive Director of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry 1. Locating Innovation in the Context of Economic Growth Innovation is a critical factor in driving economic growth and, by extension, social progress. It is for this reason that many thinkers in growth and development literature have identified innovation as a critical driver in articulating their growth models. Joseph Schumpeter for example, notable Harvard Professor, Former Finance Minister of Austria and one of the early modern writers on innovation, attributed all fluctuations in the business cycle process almost exclusively as a result of innovation in a business organization, both industrial and commercial. It is this which gave rise to the ‘creative destruction’ stylised fact about capitalism, a precursor to the now popular terminology in contemporary management parlance ‘disruptive innovation.’ Examining what innovation entails from a Schumpeterian perspective still provides critical insight into what this commonly use term means. It is important to note that an innovation does not mean an invention. Rather, an innovation would refer specifically to the commercial applications of new technology, new material, new methods and new sources of energy. These changes would result in changes in the methods of production and transportation, production of a new product, change in the industrial organization, opening up of a new market, amongst other things. In a very practical sense therefore, innovation would drive business growth. As such, facilitating innovation in an underdeveloped economy would catapult its rate of development. This of course hinges on the fundamentals of a market system existing, especially those relating to private property rights and the freedom to choose. 2. The Guyanese Scenario Guyana’s economy remains in the primary stage of commodity production. This traditional commodity production, whilst being able to buoy the economy and provide employment to unskilled and semi-skilled labour, has been unable to structurally transform the economy. This is not as a result of the nature of the sectors which Guyana participates in, but a number of factors which are both conditioned from the dynamics of the environment (controllable) as well as inherent feature (uncontrollable) of the Guyanese landscape. It is for this very reason that the fostering innovation in the private sector is critical in driving growth. There is a flurry of discussions in the Guyanese society about how to spend the windfall from the coming oil wealth, but there is very little ongoing discussion on a National Development plan, considering the massive injection of oil revenues into the economy. Guyana is on the verge of reaping one of the largest oil discoveries in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is estimated that by the mid-2020s to 2030, oil production in Guyana could hit 700,000 to 750,000 barrels per day, and given this enormous influx of oil revenues, Guyana needs a comprehensive National Development 56

Plan to steer these funds for sustainable inclusive development in a wellbeing economy (Fioramonti, 2017) – may it be developing infrastructure, managing Sovereign Wealth Fund, reconstructing Innovation Ecosystem or promoting private sector innovation in pursuit of profitability. Such a bonanza will undoubtedly change the country: the actions of the government and people of Guyana will determine how it changes (ASP, 2018). A society must always plan its development. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. However, a strategic development plan is much more important and urgent when the society is about to experience potentially major growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), such as 1

Elements of this section have been contributed by Dr. Nazim H. Baluch in a paper prepared

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Guyana. What are the short, medium and long-term goals for development in Guyana? The general purpose of national development planning is to promote sustainable, stable development of the country and to improve the quality of life of the people. From a development perspective, the purpose of development planning is to ensure resource allocation in a synergistic and sustainable form which, when coupled, provides a framework for prudent public financial management. Presently, Guyana faces common challenges with CARICOM: unemployment and the viability of the social safety net; inadequate quality in the pre-school, primary-secondary, and tertiary education system; inadequate quality in the healthcare system; high crime and personal insecurity; persistent inequity in the distribution of wealth, land, and other property; ineffective taxation; ineffective implementation of policies; low labour productivity in the public sector; poor leadership; and last but not the least, persistent problems of corruption. Social and cultural barriers include: brain drain; equitable income distribution; ethnicity and race, religion, culture, traditions, and gender issues. Barriers that have specifically plagued the development of Guyana include: overdependence on primary products; lack of accessible and efficient infra and info structure, energy & electricity and micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSME) access to finance (Baluch & Rambarran, 2018); inefficient governance; disillusioned youth and wide gap between analogue and digital generation; and corruption

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â€“ lack of transparency, fairness and accountability in public offices (CDB, 2018). According to the 2018 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 40 million people in Latin America and The Caribbean fall under the acute multidimensional deprivations â€“ poverty.

1. Government and an Enabling Environment for Innovation 2. Market Features 3. Other Factors Expanding on these features highlighted in Table One (1) below will be the subject of an upcoming article.

Inclusive Development has eluded Guyana so far; development is improving the welfare of a society through appropriate social, political and economic conditions. The expected outcomes are quantitative and qualitative improvements in Human Capital (e.g. income and education levels) as well as Physical Capital such infrastructures - utilities, transport, telecommunications (Rodrigue, 2017). However, Inclusive Development occurs only when, along with economic growth, there is an evidence of increased human wellbeing and environmental preservation measured through Human Development Index (HDI), Living Conditions Index (LCI), Global Green Economy Index (GGEI), and MPI. Sustainable development is the development that meets the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs (UNCSD, 2007). Devising and enforcing a comprehensive and inclusive development strategy is a dauntingly convoluted task for Guyana - barriers to development are plentiful and diverse, with a complex web of interrelated problems.

Table 1 - Issues Stymying Innovation and the Appropriate Measure

Taiwo, et al. (2013) emphasize that MSME in the national economy cannot be underestimated. These enterprises are being given increasing policy attention in recent years, particularly in developing countries partly because of growing disappointment with results of development strategies focusing on large scale capital intensive and high import dependent industrial plants. The impact of MSME is felt in the following ways: Greater utilisation of local raw materials, employment generation, encouragement of rural development, development of entrepreneurship, mobilisation of local savings, linkages with bigger industries, provision of regional balance by spreading investments more evenly, provision of avenue for selfemployment and provision of opportunity for training managers and semi-skilled workers. The clear majority of developed and developing countries rely on dynamism, resourcefulness and risk tasking of MSME to trigger and sustain process of economic growth. MSME outnumber large companies by a wide margin and employ many more people; In Australia MSME make up 97% of all Australian businesses, account for one third of total GDP, and employ 4.7 million people - in NSW Australia 100% of the jobs in the last six years were created by MSME (FSNSW, 2018). In developing countries, smaller (micro) and informal firms, have a larger share than in developed countries. MSME are also said to be responsible for driving innovation and competition in many economic sectors. Though MSME are, by definition, modest in size, they play an outsized role in developing economies, where they account for about half of employment and most jobs created. However, often, they are not as productive as large firms, so measures that reduce this productivity gap and boost MSME growth could translate directly into higher earnings for low-income households (Bell, 2016).

Issue stymying Innovation

Appropriate Measure

A. Government and Enabling Environment for Innovation 1. Lack of protection of Intellectual Property Rights

The protection and promotion of Intellectual Property Rights

2. Lack of fiscal incentives to promote company innovation

The provision of appropriate fiscal incentives to companies which are innovative in either product or process

3. Lack of appropriate economic and market data to conduct suitable research

The timely provision of data by the Bureau of Statistics and the Ministry of Finance on the state of the economy.

B. Market Features 4. Small market size which causes a natural hindrance to the growth of companies

Nil. An inherent market feature

5. Difficulties in accessing markets which provides the avenue for economies of scale and economies of scope

An increase in bilateral and multilateral economic relations with a definitive list of products for increased supply, with a guaranteed market

6. Large companies with first movers advantage in a limiting market compounded by limited support for MSMEs

Increased support for MSMEs through continued support of the Small Business Bureau, the establishment of a Business Incubator and Business Acceleration Programme

C. Other Factors 7.Absence of preferential treatment in financial packages for individual projects which seek to innovate in product or process

The establishment of a Government fund which will give a percent guarantee to companies who are seeking to innovate in product or process. This will further reduce interest rates at the commercial banks.

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RETHINK

A FRAMEWORK FOR BOOSTING ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE

By BDO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. What is the new normal? While this seems to be the latest “buzz” question, it is undoubtedly a valid concern that crosses the minds of business owners and executives as they contemplate surviving the global pandemic. Never has it been more important to rapidly identify solutions for realigning priorities and supporting strategic decisions. The main challenge, however, is keeping up in a world that is barely recognisable; where uncertainty seems to be the only certainty that prevails. The devastating effects of COVID-19 was felt across a myriad of industries around the globe and almost every organisation - regardless of size has been forced to adapt. While large entities looked towards business continuity and disaster recovery plans as support mechanisms, smaller businesses, despite fewer resources, had the benefit of agility on their side. But how will businesses sustain themselves in the long term? As we navigate in survival mode, it is clear that moving forward will require far more than knee jerk reactions. Sustainability will depend on how well organisations can innovate amidst adversity to meet the ever-changing needs of the market. BDO’s Rethink Framework provides support to businesses in identifying the key stages, issues and opportunities available for succeeding. The three-stage model identifies React, Resilience and Realise as components of an integral system that should be embedded within any business. Imagine an application that not only optimises performance but fosters longevity. For the purpose of this article we briefly examine the React and Realise stages, while the primary focus will be on building Resilience.

• REACT The React phase involves an initial response to immediate challenges. In this context, we consider the onset of the COVID-19 crisis and the practical first steps that needed to be taken. A focal point in the React stage is the safety of employees, customers, suppliers and people we interact with regularly. In many countries, protection of human capital may be largely driven by Government regulations restricting movement or closing businesses altogether. Like most nations, Guyana implemented a national curfew as part of efforts to minimise the spread of the virus. These safety measures while absolutely necessary, did not permit adequate time for all businesses to react, consequently causing massive disruption to operations and supply chains. For BDO, and other entities with digital resources, the nature of work allowed a swift change to operating from home. As our team found creative ways of collaborating, we remained accessible to clients while adhering to regulatory measures and ultimately protecting the people around us. Some industries however, were not as fortunate - most notably Hospitality & Leisure, where remote working arrangements were impractical, and subsequently resulted in widespread layoff and scale down. During this period many organisations including SMEs suffered immense losses, with those relying on tourism among the most vulnerable business groups. The React phase of the model highlights key considerations in mitigating the effects of negative circumstances by quickly assessing options available and operationalising a crisis management plan.

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• RESILIENCE With increased need for businesses to recover quickly, the second stage, Resilience, provides guidance on adapting and maintaining operations during disruptions. Resilience objectives include but are not limited to: • Operating more efficiently • Optimising costs • Identifying profitability quick wins • Developing customer segmentation strategy • Improving customer value • Improving working capital efficiency • Reconfiguring the supply chain • Navigating the return to work • Increasing workforce productivity & flexibility • Source & structure M&A deals While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, but rather combinations which will be unique to every entity, these objectives should always be guided by a concise, well communicated vision. Often, difficult decisions must be made and having a clear, reinforced vision ensures the organisation stays on the right path without straying into counter-productive activities. Notwithstanding a firm purpose and commitment, the ability to pivot quickly but perhaps more important- efficiently, can help to curb falling productivity and decreased revenue. Changing course however, should be data driven and requires accurate, pertinent and timely information to support sound decision making. Situational analysis is vital at this stage for businesses seeking and evaluating options. While the degree of detail may vary across entities, PEST and SWOT are useful tools for considering organisational strengths and analysing internal and external factors. Identification of market trends may highlight opportunities and provide valuable insight on adapting or possibly changing products or services. The switch by companies offering personal care products to providing sanitisers and other cleaning supplies to meet increased demand is a great example of effective pivoting. These entities were able to identify opportunities quickly and re-allocate resources which may otherwise have been wasted. By also focusing on high value customers, high performing product/ service lines and new market opportunities, businesses may be able to maintain overall business performance. As organisations contend with weak sales and slow down in operations they need to ask: how do we continue to meet customer expectations and innovate amidst harsh conditions? Meeting objectives at this stage could mean accepting a new reality with digitalisation at the core. While some companies have the resources on hand to invest in technology, too many are reluctant to do so because of high capital costs and additional considerations such as re-training staff. However, there has been a noticeable shift towards digitalisation throughout the pandemic with increasing need for businesses to meet their customers on digital platforms. Even in Guyana, a traditionally cash-based economy, we have seen a significant change in consumer expectations for contactless payments and mobile banking. Businesses that can adapt to accommodating those needs will surely benefit from customer acquisitions and repeat sales. This however does not diminish the need for addressing financial issues and associated challenges. Going concern is now a major topic of interest for regulators and auditors as liquidity ratios and other metrics reveal higher levels of non-paying customers affected by the pandemic, lower sales and falling profitability. Businesses should consider approaching banks and other lending institutions to re-negotiate debt financing and other credit facilities. Having up to date financial information has also become a necessity for managing through the crisis and businesses can hardly afford to procrastinate on forecasting and cash flow management. Organisational resiliency is enhanced when a business is in control of its finances and has cash to cover debts and meet obligations

throughout a disruption. As the oil industry continues to attract foreign investment, potential strategic partners also have a keen interest in financials. A component of the resiliency stage of the framework evaluates the viability of mergers and acquisitions during the downturn. Local businesses have increased opportunities to obtain financing through partnering or merging with global entities. Risk management has rightfully earned its spot as a top contender of key considerations related to organisational resilience. Evaluating best and worst case scenarios especially in respect of the supply chain is only a small part of risk mitigation that businesses need to be engaged in today. It is critical to develop, as far as possible, an all-encompassing list of threats facing the organisation. These may include cyber security, fraud detection and even project risks. Mitigating tax risks involves analysing the changes and concessions available, and carefully managing cash flow to meet revised deadlines. Businesses should attempt to accelerate the refund process through timely applications as overpayments represent non-productive funds which could otherwise be used to reduce debt or support innovation. Remaining compliant requires constant review to keep abreast with frequent changes in legislation and national policies. It is worthwhile to also pay keen attention to safety and health standards while regularly updating your company’s HSSE manual. As Guyana slowly moves towards re-opening, organisations can develop a return to work plan, providing consideration to possible changes in regulation and uncertainty regarding timing and extent of recovery. It is important to distinguish that Resiliency need not be boxed into a specific set of actions. Each organisation may gauge resilience by its ability to engage in core activities and thrive amidst turmoil. • REALISE We may still be some distance away from a post-COVID world, but there is ample reason for optimism. In the Realise phase, businesses look at ways to apply key learnings from the React and Resilience activities by continuing to adapt to new ways of working and serving clients. It involves planning for the longer term by anticipating business trends, establishing a new reality of demand and supply and identifying clear areas for transformation. Meeting or exceeding market needs is still possible for organisations willing to think beyond immediate challenges. While business models may look vastly different in years ahead, organisations embracing the Rethink model will be stronger and future ready. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nadia Latchana is a business consultant and director at BDO Professional Services Inc. She holds a Diploma in Marketing from the University of Guyana and a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Institute of Business.

BDO is an international network that delivers assurance, tax, financial advisory, and consulting services to clients around the world. BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO Professional Services Inc., a Guyana company, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms.

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PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MSMES DEVELOPMENT IN THE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM By Mr Eusi Evelyn The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) received funding from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to the tune of G$60 Million to boost the tourism Industry. The project takes a multi-stakeholder approach and brings key stakeholders in the tourism, hospitality, and education sectors together for the strengthening of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (MSMEs) in the hospitality and tourism sector. The GCCI is collaborating with the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG). The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), the Ministry of Education, and others to implement the “Strengthening Service Delivery in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Guyana” project. Project Management Consultant, Mr Eusi Evelyn said that “the expected impact of this project is an increase in the overall competitiveness of MSMEs in the Tourism sector through an improvement in the quality of service delivered in the industry. The expected outcomes are an increase in the number of trained personnel working in various roles across the tourism sector and persons aspiring to enter the sector in hospitality and service delivery functions. It is also expected that access to vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities in the tourism sector will increase”. The objectives of the Project are: 1) To create a standardized curriculum for hospitality training that leverages existing courses in the absence of a Hospitality Institute. 2) Conduct training workshops based on the standardized curriculum for entrepreneurs, MSME owners, professionals, PWDs, and women from poor socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge and techniques for work in the Tourism sector (at least 20 trainers, 200 workers, 10 differently-abled and at least 25 women from poorer communities with no formal education trained). 3) To develop and implement a 6-month Job Attachment Program that will allow the trained people with disabilities (PWDs” and the trained women (from poor socio-economic backgrounds) with an opportunity to develop experience in the field. 4) To develop strategic communications and an outreach framework to boost the national perspective on tourism, hospitality, and service delivery in Guyana. The project is divided into four (4) components. The objective of component one “Strengthen the Agenda for Hospitality Training” is to create a standardized curriculum for hospitality training that leverages existing courses in the absence of a Hospitality Institute., this includes the development of culturally appropriate, face-to-face training modules and learning tools to equip persons seeking to enter and those already working in the hospitality sector with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and competencies for hospitality and service delivery in communitybased, business, leisure and eco-tourism. Each module developed will be in line with international best practice and the development of culturally appropriate, training modules and learning tools to equip PWDs seeking to enter and those already working in the hospitality sector with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and competencies for hospitality and service delivery in community-based, business, leisure and eco-tourism. However, component two (2) “Building the Technical Capacity of Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Vulnerable Persons working in or seeking to enter Tourism” will focus on executing training workshops based on the standardized curriculum for professionals, PWDs, and women from poor socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge and techniques for work in the tourism sector, and based on the standardized curriculum, train 20 trainers/mentors including sign language interpreters to deliver and 60

assess hospitality-training workshops. Conversely, component three (3) will create widened access for vulnerable groups and PWDs in Tourism in the Hospitality sector. Finally, component four (4) “Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Employment in Tourism” is planned to deliver two main outputs that are focused on developing strategic communications and promotion to boost the national perspective on tourism, hospitality, and service delivery in Guyana. It will highlight the key areas such as messaging, audiences, media, and strategies for achieving the objectives of the national tourism development program as it relates to promoting entrepreneurship and employment, create stories and messaging to promote the inclusion of PWDs and vulnerable groups amongst the private sector and the target beneficiary groups. This project is part of a wider program “Enhancing the Capacity of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Guyana, with a commitment by the CDB to fund fifteen (15) sub-projects over three years. To date, two other sub-projects were funded by the CDB, namely “Expanding the Apiary (Beekeeping) industry and improved the competitiveness of Agroprocessors through training in Quality & Standards”. These projects were designed in-house and target various sectors as the Chamber continues to provide support to MSMEs and the wider private sector, thus contributing towards building the capacity of individuals and institutions contributing to their sustainability and competitiveness. Mr Eusi Evelyn is the Project Office at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with responsibility for the development and implementation of the Caribbean Development Bank’s projects targeting micro, small and medium-sized Enterprises in Guyana. Mr Evelyn has more than 30 years’ experience working in both the public and private sectors. He’s a member of the Project Management Institute in the USA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK, member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK, the Accountants Institute in the USA, and the Academy of Project Management in the USA. He has a solid background in Banking & Finance having worked for more than 10 years in the local banking sector. He also has a solid background in Business and Project Management, and has spent the last 15 years developing and implementing projects across Guyana in the 10 Administrative Regions, working with Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, NGOs and community groups, especially women and youth groups. He obtained several awards including the Certified Project Manager, Fellow Certified Project Accountant, Fellow of the American Academy of Project Management and Member of the Project Management Institute. Mr Evelyn currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the Carnegie School of Home Economics.

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BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION H.E. James Greg Quinn to Mr. Ray Davidson (A.G. High Commissioner) 44 Main Street, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 5881-4 Fax: (592) 225 3555 Email: bhcguyana@networksgy.com DELEGATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION H.E. Fernando Ponz Cantó Head of the Delegation 11 Sendall Place, Stabroek, Georgetown P.O. Box 10847 Tele: (592) 226 4004; 226 5424 Fax (592) 226 2615 Email: delegation-guyana@eeas.europa.eu EMBASSY OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC H.E. Felipe Alejandro Gardella Ambassador 66 Brummel Place, Stabroek Georgetown Tel: (592) 231-9521-22 Fax: (592) 231- 9505 Email: eguya@mrecic.gov.ar; eguya@ cancilleria.gob.ar EMBASSY OF THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA H.E. Luis Edgardo Diaz Monclus Ambassador 296 Thomas Street, South Cummingsburg Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 1543; 226 6749 Fax: (592) 225 3241 Email: embve.gygto@mppre.gob.ve; embveguy@gol.net.gy Website: http://guyana.embajada.gob.ve/ EMBASSY OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL Her Excellency Maria Clara Duclos Carisio Ambassador 308 Church Street, Queenstown Georgetown P.O. Box 10489 Tele: (592) 225 7970; 227-5789; 600-3736 (in case of emergency) Fax: (592) 226 9063 Email: brasemb.georgetown@itamaraty. gov.br (General); consular.georgetown@ itamaraty.gov.br (Consular Issues); cultural. georgetown@itamaraty.gov.br (Cultural Center); secom.georgetown@itamaraty. gov.br (Trade and Investment)

EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA H.E. Cui Jianchun Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Lot 2, Mandela Avenue, Botanical Gardens Georgetown Tele: (592) 227 1651 (Administrative Affairs); 226 7428 (Trade Affairs); 226 9965 (Investment Affairs); (Consular Affairs) 227 1652; 624 6702 (Consular assistance and protection) Fax: (592) 225 9228; 226 4308 (Commercial) Email: chinaguyana@yahoo.com (Political, Consular and Administrative Affairs); eccogy@gmail.com (Investment and Trade Affairs) Website: http://gy.china-embassy.org/eng/ EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHILE H.E. Patricio Becker Marshall Ambassador 66 Brummel Place, Stabroek, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 0478 Fax: (592) 226 0479 Email: echile.guyana@minrel.gob.cl Website: https://chile.gob.cl/guyana/ EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA H.E. Narciso Reinaldo Armador Socorro 46 High Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 1881; 225 1883 Fax: (592) 226 1824 Email: emguyana@networksgy.com EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME Ms. Liselle Blankendal 54 New Garden & Anira Street, Wueenstown, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 7844; 225 2631; 225 2846 Fax: (592) 225 0759 Email: surnmemb@gol.net.gy EMBASSY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION H.E. Mr. Alexander S. Kurmaz Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 3 Public Road, Kitty, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 2179; 600-9966 (in case of emergency) Fax: (592) 227 2975 Email: embrus.guyana@mail.ru; consrus. guyana@mail.ru (Consular Section) Website: https://guyana.mid.ru/en_GB/ EMBASSY OF THE SOVEREIGN

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MILITARY HOSPITALLER ORDER OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM OF RHODES AND OF MALTA Mr. Stuart De Freitas EMBASSY OF MEXICO H.E. José Omar Hurtado Contreras Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Caribbean Community 44 Brickdam St. Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 3987/ 88/ 89/ 90 Opt 1Fax: (592) 226 3722 Email: embguyana@sre.gob.mx; mexicoembassygy@gmail.com; consularmexguy@gmail.com (Consular Section) Website: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/ guyana/ EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA H.E Sarah-Ann Lynch Ambassador 100 Young & Duke Streets, Kingston Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 4900/9 Fax: (592) 225 8497; 592 227 0221 Email: GeorgetownExecOffice@state.gov Website: https://gy.usembassy.gov/ High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Mrs. Candice N. Shade Acting High Commissioner 165 Waterloo Street, New Trafalgar Building, First Floor, Georgetown Tele: (592) 231 2148 – 52 Email: hcgeorgetown@foreign.gov.tt HIGH COMMISSION OF CANADA H.E. Lilian Chatterjee Canada’s High Commissioner to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Young & High Streets, Kingston Georgetown Tele: (592) 227 2081 GRGTNConsular/Consulaire@ international.gc.ca (Consular Section) Website: https://www.canadainternational. gc.ca/guyana/index.aspx?lang=eng HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA H.E Dr. K.J. Srinivasa High Commissioner 307 Church and Peter Rose Streets Queenstown, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 3996; 226 8965; 226 3240 Fax: (592) 225 7012 Email: hoc.georgetown@mea.gov.in; info. georgetown@mea.gov.in; cons.

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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

CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF H.E Bayney Karran 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

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

CUBA, REPUBLIC OF H.E. Abdool Halim Majeed 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

BRAZIL, Federative Republic of (Boa Vista) H.E. Shirley Melville 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 Fax: Email: guyanaconsulatebrazil@hotmail.com CANADA Ms. Candida Daniels Consul General (ag.) 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

INDIA, REPUBLIC OF H.E Dr. David G. Pollard 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 H.E. Keith George 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 H.E. Mr Bishwaishwar Ramsaroop-Maraj 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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VENEZUELA H.E. Mrs Marilyn Cheryl Miles 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

PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UN Head of Mission Photo PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS H.E. Rudolph Michael Ten-Pow 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) H.E Dr Riyad Insanally Ambassador 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 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (NEW YORK) Mrs. Barbara Atherly 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

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BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS CONSULTATIVE ASSOCIATION OF GUYANESE INDUSTRY P.O. Box #10730 157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226-4603; 225-7170 Fax: (592) 227-0725 Email: info@cagi.org.gy Website: https://cagi.org.gy/ GOVERNMENT OFFICES & AGENCIES BANK OF GUYANA Lot 1 Church and Avenue of the Republic Robbstown, Georgetown P.O. Box 1003 Tele: (592) 226 3250-9 Fax: (592) 227 2965 Website: https://www.bankofguyana.org.gy BUREAU OF STATISTICS 34 Main & Hope Streets, Georgetown Tele: (592) 227 1155 Fax: (592) 226 2036 Email: info@statisticsguyana.gov.gy Website: https://statisticsguyana.gov.gy COMMERCIAL REGISTRY Lot 1 High and Commerce Streets Newtown, Stabroek ,Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 4358; 225 4322 Email: commercialregistry@dcra.gov.gy Website: https://dcra.gov.gy/ COMPETITION AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION National Exhibition Site, Sophia, Georgetown Tele: (592) 219 4410-13 Email: info@ccac.gov.gy Website: https://ccac.gov.gy/ DEEDS REGISTRY High Court Building, Charlotte Street Lacytown, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 1129; 226 3083 Email: deedsregistry@dcra.gov.gy Website: https://dcra.gov.gy/ GUYANA GOLD BOARD 133 Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 3139; 225 3148; 225 3173 Fax: (592) 225 4963 Email: ggbinfo@ggb.gov.gy; gmsecretary@ gbb.gov.gy Website: https://ggb.gov.gy 66

GUYANA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS Sophia Exhibition Site, Georgetown Tele: (592) 219 0064-66 Email: info@gnbsgy.org Website: https://www.gnbsgy.org GUYANA NATIONAL SHIPPING COMPANY 5-9 Lombard Street, La Penitence, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 1435/ 1247 Fax: (592) 225 3815 Email: GNSC@GUYANA.NET.GY Website: https://www.gnsc.com GUYANA OFFICE FOR INVESTMENT (GO-INVEST) 190 Camp & Church Streets, Georgetown Tel: 592-227 0653; 225 0658 Fax: 592 225 0655 E-mail: ceosec@goinvest.gov.gy; goinvest@goinvest.gov.gy Website: www.goinvest.gov.gy GUYANA REVENUE AUTHORITY 200-201 Camp Street, Georgetown Tele: (592) 227 6060 Email: publicrelations@gra.gov.gy Website: https://www.gra.gov.gy GUYANA RICE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Ministry of Agriculture Complex, GUYSUCO Compound, L.B.I. East Coast Demerara Tele: (592) 220 4732 Email: info@grdb.gy Website: https://grdb.gy GUYANA SECURITIES COUNCIL c/o Bank of Guyana Lot 1 Avenue of Republic Robbstown, Georgetown Tele: (592) 227-4235 Fax: (592) 227-4236 Email: info@guyanasecuritiescouncil.com Website: https://guyanasecuritiescouncil. com GUYANA TOURISM AUTHORITY National Exhibition Site, Sophia, Georgetown Telephone: 592-219-0094/6 Email: info@guyanatourism.com Website: https://guyanatourism.com/

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MINISTRY OF AMERINDIAN AFFAIRS 251-252 Quamina and Thomas Streets South Cummingsburg, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227 5067; 223 7285; 225 8416; 225 6644 Fax: (592) 223 1616 Email: indigenousaffairsgy@gmail.com Website: https://moaa.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND SPORT 71-72 Main Street, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 3665 Email: minofcys@gmail.com Website: https://mcys.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 26 Brickdam, Georgetown Tele: (592) 223-5161; 227-5087; 227-2243; 227-0197; 225-0223; 227-2808 Email: educationministrypr@gmail.com Website: https://www.education.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF FINANCE 49 Main & Urquhart Streets, Georgetown Tele: (592) 227-3992; 225-6088; 227-7935 Website: https://finance.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 254 South Road & Shiv Chanderpaul Drive Georgetown Tele: (592) 226-1606/8; 225-6467 Email: minfor@guyana.net.gy; minister@minfor.gov.gy Website: http://minfor.gov.gy MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 7400 Website: https://www.health.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS Lot 6 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226-1717; 226-2444; 226-2445; 226-3454 Fax: (592) 227-4806 Email: minister@moha.gov.gy; info@moha.gov.gy Website: https://moha.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND WATER 41 Brickdam & United Nations Place Georgetown Tele: (592) 223-6536 Email: info@chpa.gov.gy Website: https://chpa.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY Lamaha and East Streets Tele: (592) 225 6545; 225 4186 Email: socialprotectionpr@gmail.com Website: http://www.mhsss.gov.gy/

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MINISTRY OF LABOUR Lot 82 Brickdam, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 8739 Email: ministryoflabour.gov.gy@gmail.com Website: https://crmajobs.com MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS 95 Carmichael Street, North Cummingsburg Tele: (592) 226 2616-8; 227 0700 Email: info@legalaffairs.gov.gy Website: https://mola.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT De Winkle Building, Fort Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 5071-3 Website: https://mlgrd.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES 96 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 231-2503; 231-2506; 231-2507; Minister’s Office: 231-2506 Ext 228 Email: publicaffairsunit@nre.gov.gy (Public Affairs Unit) Website: https://nre.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SERVICE 164 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg Georgetown Tele: (592) 225-0714; 226-8732; 226-6528 Email: planningandanalysis@mps.gov.gy; scholarships@mps.gov.gy Website: https://scholarships.dps.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE Wight’s Lane, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 7420 Email: minister@publicinfrastructure.gov. gy Website: https://mopw.gov.gy/ MINISTRY OF TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND 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@business.gov.gy NATIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 267 Forshaw Street, Queenstown, Georgetown Tele: (592) 231 8825 Website: https://ndma.gov.gy/ NATIONAL INSURANCE SCHEME Brickdam and Winter Place Stabroek, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 2793-5 Website: https://www.nis.org.gy/

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Shiv Chanderpaul Drive Bourdain, Georgetown Tele: (+592) 225 1330 Email: opguyana@gmail.com Website: https://op.gov.gy/ SMALL BUSINESS BUREAU Lot 1 La Penitence, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 8120/25/33/43 Email: info@sbb.gov.gy (General Enquiries); funding@sbb.gov.gy (Business Development Enquiries) Website: https://sbb.gov.gy/ REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) SECRETARIAT 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 INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATION ON AGRICULTURE (IICA) Wilmot Garnett, Representative IICA Office Lot 18 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown P.O. Box 10-1089 Tele: (592) 226-8347; 226-8835; 22788791; 226-3413 Fax: (592) 225-8358 Email: iica.guyana@iica.int Website: http://www.iica.int/en INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB) Sophie Makonnen, Representative 47 High Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tel: 592-225-7951 Fax: 592-225-7138 Email: IDBGuyana@iadb.org Website: https://www.iadb.org/en INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO) Ms. Gillian Smith, Representative 18 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown Tele: (592) 227 3149 Email: FAO-GY@fao.org Website: http://www.fao.org INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (IFAD) Maija Peltola, Country Director Email: m.peltola@ifad.org

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) UN Common House 107-108 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 3745; 226-4732; 226-1104 Email: iomguyana@iom.int; IOMCaribbeanCF@iom.int Website: https://www.iom.int/ PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION/ WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (PAHO/WHO) Dr. Luis Felipe Codina PAHO/WHO Representative in Guyana Lot 8 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 3000 Fax: 226-6654; 227-4205 Website: https://www.paho.org/en UNITED NATIONS GUYANA 107-108 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: +592 226 4040/8/9 Email: unguyana@one.un.org; unrcoguyana@one.un.org Website: https://guyana.un.org/ UNAIDS Michel De Groulard, UNAIDS Country Director 107-108 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 225 1580 Email: degroulardm@unaids.org Website: https://www.unaids.org/en UNCTAD 200-201 Camp Street, GRA Building Fifth Floor ASYCUDA Project Tele: (592) 602 8716 UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (UNDP) 107-108 Duke Street, Kingston Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 4040/8/9 Fax: (592) 226-2942 Email: registry.gy@undp.org Website: https://www.gy.undp.org/ UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY FUND (UNICEF) UN House 107-108 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 226 7083 Fax: 226 5894 Email: guyanacomm@unicef.org UN REFUGEE AGENCY (UNHCR) UN House 107-108 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown Tele: (592) 608 0202 Email: guyge@unhcr.org Website: https://www.unhcr.org/

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WHERE TO STAY

MARRIOTT GUYANA HOTEL Block Alpha, Kingston Tel: (592) 231-2480 BRANDSVILLE 88-90 Pike Street, Section M, C/ville Tel: (592) 226-1133 OPUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 48 Croal Street Tel: (592) 223 0264 PEGASUS HOTEL Sea Wall Road, Kingston Tel: (592) 225 2853 RORAIMA DUKE LODGE 94-95 Duke Street, Kingston Tel: (592) 231 7220 TOWER SUITES 74-75 Main Street, Georgetown Phone: (592) 231 4728/9, (592) 225 2222 SLEEPIN GUEST HOUSE, BAR & CAR RENTAL 151 Church Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 231 7667 HERDMANSTON LODGE 65 Peter Rose & Anira Street, Queenstown Tel: (592) 225 0808 GRAND COASTAL HOTEL Lot 1 & 2 Area M Plantation Le Ressouvenir Tel: (592) 220 1091 CARA LODGE 294 Quamina Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225-5301 RAMADA GEORGETOWN PRINCESS HOTEL Providence, East Bank Demerara Tel: (592) 265 7013

STATUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 102-109 Sandeman Place & Croal Street, Stabroek, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227 7606 THE OPUS 48 Croal Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 223 0301 EL DORADO INN 295 Thomas & Quamina Streets, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 3966

TOURIST VILLA 95 Fifth Avenue, Subryanville, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227-2199 TROPICAL VIEW INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 33 Delph Street, Campbelville, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227-2217 ARUWAI WHITE H2O RESORT Lower Mazaruni, Bartica Tel: (592) 225-7517

MILLENIUM MANOR 43 Hadfield Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 223 0541 OCEAN SPRAY INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 46 Stanley Place, Kitty, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227 3765 PARK VUE HOTEL 32 Track ‘A’, Farm, East Bank Demerara Tel: (592) 265 0058 REGENCY SUITES 98 Hadfield Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 226 0550 RORAIMA RESIDENCE INN R 8 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 9648 KANUKU SUITES 123 Section M Campbellville, Georgetown Tel (592) 226 4001 SPLASHMINS RESORT Linden Soesdyke Highway Tel: (592) 223 7301 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

KANUKU SUITES 123 Kanuku Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 226-4001

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WHERE TO EAT

THE NEW THRIVING RESTAURANT 32 Main Street Tel: (592) 225-0868/225-0195

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOTTLE BAR AND RESTAURANT - CARA LODGE 294 Quamina Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 5301-5 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 - TEPPANYAKI/ SUSHI Ramada Georgetown Princess Hotel Providence, East Bank Demerara Tel: (592) 265 7004 Ext 123 OASIS CAFÉ 125 Carmichael Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 226 9916, (592) 227 0121/2 GERMAN’S RESTAURANT Lot 8 New Market & Mundy Sts, Georgetown Tel: (592) 225 3972 | (592) 227 0079 Maharaja Palace Restaurant 207 Sheriff St., G\town, Guyana T: (592) 219 4346

OMG RESTAURANT Sheriff Street & Campbell Avenue Tel: (592) 227-8839/40

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

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 THE BOARDROOM 313 Giftland Mall, Turkeyen Tel: (592) 222 7375 THE STRIP RESTAURANT & BAR Giftland Mall, Turkeyen Tel: (592) 222 7378 PETIT FOUR Lot 160 Waterloo Street, Georgetown Tel: (592) 227 8812 PLAYLAND ITALIANO FAMILY RESTAURANT 70 Park Street, Enterprise, East Coast Demerara Tel: (592) 229-7100 HARD ROCK CAFÉ GUYANA Movietowne, Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara Tel: (592) 502 4736

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AFFILIATE SASOD GUYANA +592-225-7283 203 Duncan Street, Lamaha Gardens sasod@sasod.org.gy; www.sasod.org.gy AGRICULTURE B.E.V PROCESSORS INC. 592 225-2111; 592-226-5738 Area ‘K’ Houston, East Bank Demerara bevgroup@ymail.com; CARIBBEAN CHEMICALS (GUYANA) LIMITED 592-225-4178; 592-225-9639 Lot 45 Croal Street, Stabroek vteres.gy@caribchem.com; www.caribbeanchemicals.com GLOBAL SEAFOOD DISTRIBUTORS 592-225-4531 Lot 8 West Ruimveldt Industrial Estate, Georgetown. allisonbuttersgrant@gmail.com; POMEROON OIL MILL INC. 592-223-5273 Lot 16 Mudlot, Kingston pom-oil@networksgy.com;

SAJ RICE GROUP 592-226-6126 171 PETER ROSE & CROWN STREETS, QUEENSTOWN DGABRIEL@SAJRICEGY.COM; GOOLAB’S BUTCHERY 592-629-9603 220 South East Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara goolabbutchery@yahoo. com; PRITIPAUL SINGH INVESTMENT INC. 592-233-0514 Plantation Rome McDoom, East Coast Demerara jrsingh@psiguyana.com; ISLAND PRODUCE EXPORT INC. 592-668-1216 Lot 59D North Sophia, Greater Georgetown produce@islandproduceexports.com; FRESH PRESS ENTERPRIZES 592-604-0883 110 Grenville Park, Beterverwagting freshpressent@gmail.com; ARTS & CRAFT DECY’J SCHOOL OF DESIGN & DRESSMAKING 592-223-8854; 255-0336 691 7th Street, Dazzel Housing Scheme decy.jschoolofdesigns@gmail.com;

RAMBARRAN’S ENTERPRISE 592-225-9304; 592-227-5222; 592-226-0772 Lot 10 Meadow Bank, East Bank Demerara INTERWEAVE SOLUTIONS INC. rambarransenterprise@gmail.com; 592-220-4147592;644-7707 124 First Street, Granville Park GENERAL EQUIPMENT GUYANA LIMITED iwsguyana@gmail.com; 592-233-0545 www.interweavesolutions.org/countries/ Plot S15 Area SS, Houston guyana mail@genequipgy.com; www.genequipgy.com LIVE PROACTIVE 592-658-0024 FARM SUPPLIES LIMITED 3 David Street & Aubrey Barker Road, 592-223-0545 South Ruimveldt Rome Access Road, McDoom iliveproactive@gmail.com; mail@farmsup.com; www.farmsup.com YON’S PRO-FASHION 592-644-2424;592-681-5494 MOHAMED’S FARM 250-251 Section 6, Stabroek Market 592-266-5830 yonspro_fashion@yahoo.com; 60 Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara rbj1084@yahoo.com; 72

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AUTOMOTIVE CAR CARE ENTERPRISE 592-225-6888; 592-226-6162; Lot 43 Hadfield Street, Stabroek wilfredbrandford@yahoo.com; MARICS & COMPANY LIMITED 592-226-1306 ; 592-231-9446/9 Lots 186 - 187 Charlotte Streets, Lacytown john.permaul@maricshonda.com; RRT ENTERPRISE 592-225-1290; 592-225-2237 Lot 107 Regent Road, Bourda seanrrt@hotmail.com; TONY’S AUTO SPARES 592-231-4032; 592-227-8574 Lot 72 Light Street, Alberttown info@tonysautospares.com; GANESH PARTS & GENERAL STORE 592-226-2127 36 Robb Street, Lacytown ganeshparts@gmail.com; ROSE RAMDEHAL AUTO SALES 592-220-8953;220-1913 lot 220 South Road, Bourda herocaribbean@yahoo.com; RAMCHAND AUTO & GENERAL STORE 592-226-1266 6 Sheriff & Duncan Street, Campbellville ramchandauto@bbgy.com; BUMPER TO BUMPER SERVICES 592-227-2624 30 Anira Street, Queenstown bobby.d.katwaroo@bbscoatings.com; IMRAN AUTO REFINISHING SYSTEM 592-501-3763 Lot 17 Graham Street, Plaisance e.alli@yahoo.com; AVIATION CARIBBEAN AIRLINES 592-226-1260; 227-1250 91-92 Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown kevin.prashad@caribbean-airlines.com;

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AIR SERVICES LIMITED 592-222-1234 EFC International Airport, Ogle olivia.rodrigues@aslgy.com; JAGS AVIATION INC. 222-2461 1-2 Mudlot Water Street, Kingston jags.aviation@gmail.com BEAUTY SAKS MAKEUP ARTISTRY 220-3616 69 Seventh Street, Success saksmakeupartistry@gmail.com GLŌ SKINCARE 14 Rahaman’s Park gloguyana@gmail..com CONSTRUCTION R.M. BHAICHANDEEN INC. 592-226-7736;592-226-7746 Church Street, Georgetown hardwareemporium@gmail.com; CALIFORNIA STUCCO (GUYANA) INC. 592-225-5253 Lot 96 Bonasika & Sheriff Streets, Campbellville californiastuccogy@gmail.com; DAVID YHANN & SONS COMPANY LIMITED 592-225-3945 76 - 77 Robb Street, Lacytown davidyhann@gmail.com; GAICO CONSTRUCTION & GENERAL SERVICES INC. 592-226-5165; 592-623-4161 Lot 225 New Market Street , North Cummingsburg gaico@bbgy.com; HARRIS PAINTS GUYANA LIMITED 592-225-5630; 592-231-9789 Lot 10 Water Street, North Cummingsburg garfield.manasseh@harrispaintsonline.com www.championsofcolour.com

KANHAI’S GUYANA ELECTRICAL AGENCY 592-227-2200 Lot 146 Regent Street, Lacytown kamkan@bbgy.com; NATIONAL HARDWARE (GUYANA) LIMITED 592-226-6569; 592-227-1964 Lot 15 ‘A’ Water Street, Georgetown nicholasdeygoo@gmail.com; PREM’S ELECTRICAL STORE 592-227-7765 Lot 177 Alexander Street, Lacytown nirmal_ gy@yahoo.com; SILVIE’S GENERAL STORE 592-227-6243; 592-225-4360; 592-227-6241 Lot 44 High Street, Werk-En-Rust spersaud15@gmail.com; S.P.R. ENTERPRISES 592-223-5699 Lot 45 Brickdam, Georgetown sprenta@yahoo.com; THE HARDWARE DEPOT 592-226-4165 Lot 182 Charlotte Street, Georgetown bonnysingh140@yahoo.com; TOSL ENGINEERING LIMITED 1 868-290-8356 8-10 Mararaj Avenue, Marabella lisa.sookwah@tosl.com; www.tosl.com BK SUPERMIX INC. 592-226-5518-5 1&2 Mudlot Water Street, Kingston bksupermixinc@hotmail.com; FIX-IT HARDWARE BLACK & DECKER INC. 592-223-4948 28 Main Street, Georgetown pjames1000@hotmail.com; www.fixit@fixithardware.com ICON LNG 592-218-4892 234 Lance Gibbs Street, Georgetown icon@Iconlng.com; www.iconlng.com

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GEORGE UNION PIPE & TANK 592-223-8233 36 Sussex Street, Charlestown geosunion@yahoo.com; NAVIGANT BUILDERS INC. / WINDSOR ESTATES 592-231-5191 46 Winsor Estates, Peter’s Hall vishaul@windsorestates.gy; DAVID PERSAUD INVESTMENT LIMITED 592-220-2164;220-6726;220-2073 Sub Plot X Plot A Le Ressovenir christopersaud@gmail.com; www.findyello.com/guyana/ davidpersaudinvestment/profile GAFSONS INDUSTRIES LIMITED 592-227-5886;225-3836 Mcdoom Village, East Bank Demerara dceo@gafsons.gy; ZECO INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 592-220-4165 282-284 Section A Triumph, East Coast Demerara zakir.hack@yahoo.com; BLACKROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC. 592-220-5366 95-99 Commercial Boulvard, Happy Acres blackrockdev.co@gmail.com; GOPIE INVESTMENTS INC. 592-266-3256 Lot P New Hope, East Bank Demerara raoulgopie@gopieinvestments.com; www. gopieinvestments.com TRIPLE D’S INC. 1-868-278-3400 90 Carmichael Street, South Cummingsburg guyanainc@tripledsltd.com; STRACON INTERNATIONAL SAC 592-623-1391 214 Cedar Court, Lamaha Gardens gustavo.moreno@stracon.com; www.stracon.com

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ENVIRO PLUS INC. 80 Cowan Street, Kingston enviroplusinc.gy@gmail.com enviroplusinc.gy THE GLASS AND CLADDING EXPERT LTD. 1-868-693-2791 4-10 Bridel St Munroe Road Cunupia info@glassexpert.com; GR ENGINEERING 503-1899 269 Phase 1 Good Hope info@gr-eng.co www.gr-engineering.co CORREIA & CORREIA LTD. 592-233-2429 10 & 15 Eccles Industrial Estate, Eccles info@correiacltd.com; correia.correia.limited@gmail.com www.correiacltd.com BUILDMAX INC 218-5446 109 Floral Park, Houston info@buildmax.us www.buildmax.us CONSULTANCY CERULEAN INC. 592-674-0469 Block XX Mandela Avenue, MeadowBrook Garden danzieblack@cerulean-management.com; www.cerulean-management.com/ CLASS AND ELEGANCE 592-233-6684 399-400 King Street, Republic Park classandelegance247@gmail.com; ACTIONINVEST CARIBBEAN INC. 592-223-7766; 592-223-5555; 592-223-5583 Lot 122 Parade Street, Kingston vdoerga@actioninvest.org; GLOBAL BRANDING & MARKETING 592-218-2871 Lot 1831 Unity Place, Festival City hoperealty2020@gmail.com; 74

LASEDEL CONSULTANCY INTERNATIONAL 592-225-7154 Lot 254 Thomas Street, South Cummingsburg qwent35@gmail.com; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY 592-223-8283 205 Charlotte Street, Lacytown contact@pdc-research.org; www.pdc-research.org THE CONSULTANCY GROUP INC. 592225-8771; 592-225-8773 Lot 263 Earlâ€™s Avenue, Subryanville TCG@theconsultancygroupguyana.com; theconsultancygroupinc.com TSD REGIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED 592-226-3226-8 Lot 77 Brickdam, Stabroek drt@networksgy.com; E&A CONSULTANTS INC. 592-227-7538; 592-0841; 592-2268247 274 Peter Rose & Forshaw Street, Queenstown eaconsul@guyana.net.gy; FOHRSIGHT GLOBAL CONSULTANTS INC. 592-696-6877 14-14 Princess Street Wortmanville s.thom@fohrsight.com; www.fohrsight.com ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY GROUP 592-501-6912 195 Anida Avenue, Eccles emcg.gy@gmail.com; ERM GUYANA INC. 592-501-0625 210 New Market Street, North Cummingsburg camilo.gaona@erm.com; www.erm.com

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HARPI MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 592-614-5712 Lot 70 Issano Place Bel Air Park joseph@harpigroup.com; WELTIILIFESTYLETV 592-663-1240 54 Norton Street, Lodge allenwelth35@gmail.com; BDO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INC. 592-691-0256 Upper Level 127 Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg rlatchana@bdo.gy; BRIDGED INC. 592-677-5055 Lot 10 Seaforth Street, Campbellville info@bridged.com; DNA ENTERPRISE 592-600-4842 QB1 Pigeon Island, Chateau Margot nyall.jodhan@dnaenterprise.gy; PROFESSIONAL TRAINING EMPLOYMENT & CONSULTANCY SERVICE 592-616-3521 59 Second Street, Uitvlugt Pasture ptecservices2018@gmail.com; BESTON CONSULTING LIMITED 592-502-1853 Lower Unit 1049 Plot B, Herstelling guyana@beston.consulting; www.beston.consulting THOMSON GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC. 592-678-5836 217 South Street Lacytown at@t-g-i.com; www.t-g-i.com JB CONSULTANCY & ASSOCIATES 652-1995 Lot 2 Stanleytown , Public Road jbbankingadvice@gmail.com www.jbconsultancy.info

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KEEN360 INC. 502-1507 24 Eping & Abary Sts. Bel Air Park info@keen360.com keen360.com AX INVESTMENT AND CONSULTANTS 281 BLOCK Y, SECTION C GROVE info@axic.gy; alistabishop2.0@gmail.com www.axic.gy DISTRIBUTION A & S ENTERPRISE 592-254-2015;592-254-0040 5 ‘ C ‘ New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop outar@networksgy.com; A.C.H INC. - Authorized Samsung Distributor 592-600-7810 “A” Goedverwagting, East Coast Demerara achsamsungsales@gmail.com; www.ach-gy.com ANSA MCAL TRADING LIMITED 592 220-0455 Lot 60 Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara Padma.kunjbeharry@ansamcal.com; www.ansamcal.com BANKS DIH LIMITED 592-225-0910 Thirst Park, Ruimveldt ramesh_dookhoo@yahoo.com; CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS INC. 592-233-0867; 592-233-0911 Lot D Rome Street, Mc Doom vanessa.adamson@cidiru.com; CHINA TRADING 592-2257352; 592-231-5878; 592-690-3575 Lot 32 Robb Street, Lacytown aceguyana@hotmail.com; CORUM DISTRIBUTION 592-223-4313 Lot 141 Camp & Regent Streets, Georgetown michael@uitgy.net;

DABI’S VARIETY 592-231-2002; 592-226-7723 Lot 40 Robb Street, Bourda seearamd@yahoo.com; DILIP’S VARIETY STORE 592-225-8123; 592-223-0100 Lots 7 - 9 Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown dil5825@yahoo.com; Demerara Tobacco Company Limited 592-225-1900; 592-225-1902 122 Parade Street,Kingston Christopher_Brown@bat.com; DeSinco Trading Company Limited 592-226-7109; 233-3359 Lot 48 John & Sheriff Streets, Georgetown fdeabreu@desincogy.com; frank_deabreu@yahoo.com Game Xpress 592-227-8902 Lot 25 North Road, Lacytown gamexpress2005@yahoo.com; Green Trade Import Inc. 592-223-6006; Lot 13 North Road & Wellington Streets, Lacytown gizmosandgadgets03@yahoo.com; Guyana Beverages Inc. 592-216-1517 4A Area AA, Platation samuel.arjoon@smjaleel.com; www.smjaleel.net Guybisco Inc. 592-233-0505 23 Mc Doom East Bank Demerara hans@guybisco.com; www.guybisco.com John Lewis Styles 592-231-7321 Lot 186 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg johnlewisstyles@hotmail.com; www.johnlewisstyles.com

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Kojac Marketing Agency 592-225-5366; 592-227-5095;592-225-2387 Lot 140 ‘B’ Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg kojac_mkt@yahoo.com; komalramnauth@yahoo.com; www.kojacmarketing.com MASSY INDUSTRIES 592-226-7291-2 ; 592-226-8491-5 Lot 5 Public Road , Ruimveldt jason.Sahai@massygroup.com; www.massygroup.com METRO OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLIES 592-223-9870; 592-223-9879 127 “A” Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg metroguyana91@yahoo.com; PATSAN TRADING SERVICES 592-225-9832; 592-225-9833; 592-225-9834 Lot 282 Sheriff & John Streets, Campbellville patsan@networksgy.com; PETER P. IMPORTS & EXPORTS 592-226-7623;592-225-3569 162 Alexander Street, Kitty pparsatoon@yahoo.com; THE GIFT CENTRE 592-225-2609; 592-227-7217 Lot 46 Hadfield Street & Boyle Place, Stabroek thegiftcentre@hotmail.com; TOUCAN INDUSTRIES INC. 592-225-4607; Lot 10 Water Street Kingston toucan@ewirelessgy.com; www. toucanindustriesguyana.com UNICOMER GUYANA INC. 592-225-5886 Lots 25 - 26 Main Street, Georgetown Clyde_dehaas@unicomer.com; UNITED INVESTMENT TRADING 592-226-8858 Lot 141 Camp & Regent Streets, Georgetown carl@uitgy.net

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VSH-UNITED (GUYANA) INCORPORATED 592-223-8444 Lot 103 Carmicheal Street, North Cummingsburg PHealy@vshunited.com; www.vshguyana.com WINEDAYSGY 592-641-3633 159 Guyhoc Park Arapaima St keonhoward@yahoo.com; www.winedaysgy.com RANI’ FASHION 592-227-0994 194-195 Charlotte Street, Lacytown veero2321@gmail.com; STARCOMM OFFICE FURNITURE (GUYANA) INC. 592-227-7995;592-227-7994 Lot 230 South Road, Bourda starcomm36@yahoo.com; INNOVATIONS AMERICA 592-226-9416; 592-226-9419 23-24 North Road , Georgetown innovationsamerica@gmail.com; COSMETICS BEAUTY WORLD 592-231-0622 13 Vlissengen Road, Newtown Kitty maisa_ freitas@hotmail.com; www.cosmeticsbw.com ECO ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT INC. 592-265-7267 43 ‘A’ Friendship Public Road mthakurdeen@ecoatlanticgy.com ecoatlanticinvest.com CARIBBEAN MOTORSPARES 691-7096 Lot 174 Zeelugt hardialdoobay174@gmail.com FRAITES GUYANA INC. 75 North 1/2 Church Street , Georgetown fraitesguyana@gmail.com

AMAVANI 227-6198 Alexander Street Kitty amavani4@gmail.com

EDUCATION JTW & ASSOCIATES MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE INC. 592-223-5148 Lot 157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg jtwmanagement9@gmail.com; www.jtwassociates.gy

BEEPATS 226-1292 101 Regent St., Lacytown mail@beepats.com www.beepats.com GIFTLAND OFFICEMAX 227-7334/64 Lot 1 Plantation Patterson, Turkeyen roybeepat@giftlandofficemax.com www.giftlandofficemax.com DOVER WATERPROOFING TECHNOLOGIES INC 503-0516; 231-8939 53 Oleander Avenue, Bel Air Park doverwaterproofing.gy@gmail.com www.dover.co.tt

NATIONS UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF THE NATIONS INC. 592-226-5781 Lots 41 - 42 New Market Street, North Cummingsburg malessia.daniels@nations.gy; otoole. nations@gmail.com www.nations.gy

GREEN AGRO SERVICES & SUPPLIES INC. 682-8578 104 Earl’s Court, La Bonne Intention greenagrogy@gmail.com mygreenagro.com

NICK’S PHONICS CENTRE 592-227-5973 162-163 Lamaha Street, North Cummingsburg nicksphonicscentre@gmail.com; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE 592-600-0112 32 Pike Street, Kitty rawled4bm@gmail.com;

UNITED PHARMACEUTICALS 646-8816 161 Damanbeer Terrace, Prashad Nagar unitedpharm_supplies.business@yahoo.com https://unitedpharmasuppliesgy.com

TEXILA AMERICAN UNIVERSITY INC. 592-222-5224; 592-222-5225 2442 Plantain, Providence bala.k@tauedu.org; www.tauedu.org

J&L SUPPLIES GUYANA INC 592 619-5549 Lot 215 King Street, Lacytown info@jlsupplies.com www.jlsupplies.com

ARTHUR LOK JACK GLOBAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 1-868-689-6539

BPI GUYANA 225-6370 91 Middle & Carmichael Streets accounts@bpiguyana.com UNITED BEARINGS & EQUIPMENT AGANCIES LTD 868-638-2570 155 Eastern Main Road, Barataria rommel@unitedbearings.com; www.unitedbearings.com

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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES ST. AUGUSTINE Max Richards Drive N.maharaj@lokjackgsb.edu.tt; www.lokjackgsb.edu.tt CACIQUE INC. 592-227-1180; 592-226-7407 161 Pike & Alexander Street, Kitty caciqueinc@gmail.com; www.caciquegroup.com

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GUYANA TRAINING COLLEGE FOR INTERNATIONAL SKILLS INC. 592-227-4881 60 Station Street Kitty gtcis2018as@gmail.com; www.gtcisguyanatrainingcollege.com MATPAL MARINE INSTITUTE 592-227-2133; 592-227-2012 Woolford Avenue & Albert Street, Thomaslaands matpalmarine@yahoo.com; www.matpalmarine.com

CAMILLE’S ACADEMY 592-261-5027 1-4 Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara cibss2000@gmail.com; THE BUSINESS SCHOOL 226-8906/ 225-5261 43 Brickdam, Stabroek info@busineschool.com http://www.busineschool.com/ ELECTRICAL

HITS & JAM ENTERTAINMENT 592-227-0580 206 Lance Gibbs Street, Queenstown hitsandjamsoffice@gmail.com; SUPREME VENTURES ENTERPRISE INC. 592-231-9914 17B Croal Street, Stabroek ibetinfo@svlgrp.com; stephen.summers@svlgrp.com EVENT MANAGEMENT & RENTAL EXTRAVAGANT CELEBRATIONS 592-218-0219 1763 Pioneer Layne, South Ruimveldt Park extravagant.celebrations@gmail.com; www.extravagent.celebrations.com PULSE ENTERTAINMENT 592-223-8998 Lot 236 South Road, Lacytown pulseent@hotmail.com;

LUMENS GROUP 106 Lamaha Danny@lumensny.com ENGINEERING

H. NAUTH & SONS 259-3424-6 1 & 2 Plantation Unity hns@hnsguyana.com; hnauthandsons@gmail.com https://hnsguyana.com/

THE FUN COMPANY INC. 592-233-6712 476 Republic Park, Peter’s Hall annabelle@euphoriagy.com; www.euphoriagy.com RENT-A-TENT ENTERPRISE 592-225-7063 Lot 1 Rahamans Park, East Bank Demerara rentatent@ewirelessgy.com;

RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 592-222-6075 46-47 3rd Street, Cummingslodge info@rgust.ORG; www.rgust.edu.gy

JOFER CIVIL MECHANICAL & INDUSTRIAL COMPANY LTD. #1 Ninth St., Vistabella joferjobs@gmail.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 592-225-9500; 592-225-9222 ext 270 Lot 65 Robb Street, Georgetown raymond.smith@scotiabank.com; CREDITINFO (GUYANA) INC. 592227-7005; 592-227-7009, Lot 267 New Market Street, Georgetown jsemple@creditinfo.gy; www.creditinfo.gy ERNST & YOUNG SERVICES INC. 592-225-2835 The Pegasus Hotel Suit 100 gregory.hannays@tt.ey.com; www.ey.com

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GRACEKENNEDY REMITTANCE SERVICES GUYANA LIMITED 592-227-5147; 227-5141 Lot 19 ‘C’ Water Street, Georgetown troy.williams@gkco.com; delon.kertzious@gkco.com; GUYANA BANK FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY LIMITED 592-231-4400/8 High & Young Street, Kingston HLB R. SEEBARRAN & COMPANY 592-226-2078; 592-226-2079 73 Canje Street & Stone Avenue, Section ‘K’ ram_eshs@aol.com; www.hlbrsandco.com KPMG 868-623-1081 Savanna East 11 Queen’s Park East gwolffeoneil@kpmg.co.tt; www.home. kpmg.com PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LIMITED 868-299-07000 Lot 12 - 13 Victoria Avenue , Port of Spain tonika.wilson@pwc.com; www.pwc.com/tt/en RAM & MCRAE 592-226-0322; 592-226-1301 Lot 157 ‘C’ Waterloo Street North, Cummingsburg info@ramandmcrae.com; chrisram@ramandmcrae.com; www.ramandmcrae.com REPUBLIC BANK GUYANA LIMITED 592-223-7938 ext 2626 Lots 155 - 156 New Market Street Georgetown Javed.Khan@republicguyana.com; SOLUTIONS PRO 592-231-8660 51 Princess Street, Wortmanville marlon@solutionsprobso.com;

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Chateram Ramdihal Chartered Accountants Professional Service Firm 592-223-2660 128 ‘A’ Carmichael Street, South Cummingsburg chateram.ramdihal@gmail.com; BOURSE SECURITIES LIMITED 1-868-665-5955 1st Floor 24 Mulchan Seuchan Road, Chaguanas mseebaran@boursefinancial.com; www. bourseinvestment.com ASPIRE FUND MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED 1-868-741-1636 Aequitas Chambers Suite 109 Precision Place kcvalley@aspirefundstt.com; www.aspiredundstt.com DANIEL’S AUDIT FORENSIC & FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICE (DAFFAS) 592-674-6464 39 De Willen North, West Coast Demerara danielparsan50@gmail.com; BANK OF BARODA (GUYANA) INC 592-226-1220 10 Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown bobinc@networksgy.com; www.bankofbaroda.gy GUYANA PAYROLL SOLUTIONS INC. 592-231-1555 221 B Camp Street, North Cummingsburg marlon@guypayrollsolutions.com; www.guypayrollsolutions.com DEMERARA BANK LIMITED 592-226-0609 214 Camp Street North Cummingsburg banking@demerarabank.com; www.demerarabank.com

HEALTHCARE CARIBBEAN SURGERY INC. 592-227-2030 270 Thomas Street, North Cummingsburg office@caribbeansurgery.com; www.caribbeansurgery.com EUREKA MEDICAL LABORATORIES INC. 592-227-5131; 592-226-8979 Ex:106 Lot 263 Thomas Street, North Cummingsburg andrewboyle86@hotmail.com; BIG V ENTERPRISES 592-226-8362 61 Zinnia Avenue Bel Air Park Mohan.sukhu@bigventerprises.gy; RAPID RESULTS INC. 592-223-4172 161 Lamaha Street, North Cummingsburg rapidresultsgy@gmail.com; www.rapidresultspharma.com CARIBBEAN VENDING/ TIC DISTRIBUTORS 592-615-6666 62 Craig Street, Campbellville caribbeanvendinggy@gmail.com; DR. BALWANT SINGH’S HOSPITAL INC. 592-226-4279 314 East Street, South Cummingsburg drbalwanthosp@gmail.com; OPTIQUE VISION CARE 592-600-5665 350 East Street, Georgetown info@optiquevc.com; WESTERN SCIENTIFIC COMPANY LIMITED 592-225-3362 1 Rahaman’s Park, Houston edwin.mackoon@westscitech.com; DR. STUART’S DENTAL CLINIC 592-226-9001 209 B Charlotte Street, Lacytown ricardo@drstuartsdental.com;

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HUMAN RESOURCE RECRUITMENT STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS INC. 592 600 1969 215 South Road & King Street Lacytown, Georgetown kerri.gravesande@srsgy.com; WORKFORCE CONSULTING 592-601-6400 18 Delhi Street, Prashad Nagar Christopher.ram@workforceconsultinggy.com; SAONGROUP CARIBBEAN TRINIDAD LTD (CARIBBEAN JOBS) 1-868-399-9977 16 Alcazar Street St Clair info@caribbeanjobs.com; www.caribbeanjobs.com THE BALANCE 592-656-6154 61 Anira Street, Queenstown thebalance592@gmail.com; IMPORT & EXPORT GLOBAL STARS INTERNATIONAL IMPORTS & EXPORTS 592-225-2740 212 Lance Gibbs Street & New Market Street, Queenstown ceo@globalstarsinternational.com; www.globalstarsinternational.com REGIONAL AND CARIBBEAN IMPORTS INC. 677-1458; 630-2792 165 Waterloo Street, New Trafalgar Building generalmanager@rcaribbeanimport.com http://rcaribbeanimport.com INFORMATION TELECOMMUNICATION A+ COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER 592-254-0426 25 New Road Vreed-en-Hoop info@actcgy.com; www.actcgy.com BRAINSTREET GROUP INC. 592-225-5353 Lot 287 ‘C’ Albert Street, Queenstown lance.hinds@brainstreetgroup.com;

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GTPLAZA INC. 592-223-5773 A5 Barima Avenue, Bel Air Park admin@gtplaza.com; www.gtplaza.com IMON WIRELESS SOLUTIONS INC. 592-231-6545 126 Laluni Street, Queenstown info@imon-gy.com; www.imon-gy.com NT COMPUTEAC 592-223-7442 Lot 175 Middle Street, North Cummingsburg sales@ntcomputeac.com; www.ntcomputeac.com STARR COMPUTER INC. 592-225-4846 Lot 59 Brickdam Stabroek fazal_m110@yahoo.com; U MOBILE (CELLULAR) INC. 592-690-0000 Lot 9 Fort & Barrack Streets Kingston Guy_ccfrontoffice@digicelgroup.com; devon.london@digicelgroup.com www.digicelguyana.com V- NET COMMUNICATIONS 592-219-4787;592-219-4788 25 Delph Street, Campbellville www.vnetgy.com E NETWORKS INC. 592-231-3890 220 Camp Street, North Cummingsburg macaela.s.cameron@gmail.com; enetworks.gy COMPUTING CORE 592-600-1096 18 Happy Acres, East Bank Demerara service@computingcore.net; www.computingcore.net TECHLIFY INC. 592- 220-8662 18 Phase 1, Good Hope info@techlify.com; www.techlify.com

POULSAT GY 592-678-3729 21 Old Road, La Grange sean@poulsat.com; DAPPER TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED. 592-231-0044 Lot 140 ‘B’ Quamina Street , South Cummingburg k.hutson@dappertechnology.net; GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INC. 592-225-4657; 592-225-3364 Lot 210 Camp & New Market Street, Georgetown mala@gtechweb.com; GUYANA TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY LIMITED 592-1315 ext 2410 Lot 79 Brickdam, Stabroek msingh@gtt.co.gy; GX MEDIA 592-276-3807 Lot 38 Hibiscus Place, Blankenburg info@gxmediagy.com; www.gxmediagy.com INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS INC. 592-226-8964 Lot 43 Croal & Alexander Streets, Stabroek rlangford@innosysgy.com; www.innosysgy.com INSURANCE ASSURIA GENERAL (GY) INC. 592-226-7052; 592-226-7074 Lot 18 Church Street, South Cummingburg guyana@assuria.sr; www.assuria.sr/guyana ABDOOL & ABDOOL INC. 592 226-9094; 225-3985 Lot 11 Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown pabdool65@gmail.com; GUYANA & TRINIDAD MUTUAL FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE GROUP 592-225-7912 Lots 27 - 29 Robb & Hincks Streets, Georgetown gtmgroup@gtm-gy.com;

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HAND IN HAND MUTUAL FIRE & LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES 592225-1865-7; 592-227-0668 Lots 1 - 4 Avenue of the Republic, Georgetown zjoaquin@hihgy.com; www.hihgy.com INSURANCE BROKERS-GUYANA LIMITED 592-226-7261-2; 592-226-3194 Lot 125 Carmicheal Street, South Cummingsburg ewart.adams@igbl.net; M.P. INSURANCE BROKERS & CONSULTANTS LIMITED 592-227-7782 Lot 46 ‘F’ Brickdam & Boyle Place, Stabroek ravinprashad@hotmail.com; N&S ALGOO LICENSED CUSTOMS BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. 592-225-5495; 592-231-1746 Lot 49 Public Road. Kitty info@nsalgoobrokerage.com P & P INSURANCE BROKERS & CONSULTANTS LIMITED 592-225-4106;592-225-4708 35 North & King Streets, Georgetown info@pandpinsurancegy.com; www.pandpinsuranceltd.com RAJ SINGH INSURANCE BROKERS & RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC. 592-227-2880; 592-227-0294 Lot 86 First Street, Alberttown admin@rsi.gy; DIAMOND FIRE & GENERAL INSURANCE 592-223-9771 11 Lamaha Street Queenstown dfgi@diamondinsgy.com; www.diamondinsgy.com LEGAL SERVICES RAMSON & CONWAY & ASSOCIATES 592-225-7723 217 South Street Lacytown charles.ramson@hotmail.com;

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HFS CORPORATE SERVICE INC 592-227-4857 ext 1001 62 Hadfield & Cross Street, Georgetown n.hughes@guyanalaw.net; TEMPLAR CHAMBERS 592-227-1547 215 King Street, Lacytown partners@templarchambers.com; www.templarchamber.com LOGGING TRADE-LINC 592-226-0395 Third Floor, Maraj Building rraghubansee@tradelinc.com; Emerald Forest Incorporated 28-2844 Block 3026 Mond-En-Veldt, Mahaicony jagdeshmangal@yahoo.com MANUFACTURING AMAZON CARIBBEAN GUYANA LIMITED 592 226-2828; 226-5238 V1 V2 Houston 1 jfg@amcarguyana.com; BEHARRY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED 592-227-2526; 592-227-1349 Lot 191 Wellington & Charlotte Streets, Georgetown ebbaccounts@beharrygroup.com; CARIBBEAN CONTAINER INC. 592265-4224 592-265-4240 Public Road, Farm winstonpatokie@gmail.com; COMFORT SLEEP 592-233-3013; 592-233-3024; 592-233-2657 49 Eccles Industrial Site dcharran@hotmail.com www.comfortsleep.gy CUMMINGS WOOD PRODUCTS 592-261-6400; 592-668-8912 1-2 Caledonia East Bank Demerara andrec.cummings@yahoo.com; 80

DENMOR GARMENTS (MANUFACTURERS) INC. 592-270-4513; 592-270-4512 Lots 7 - 9 Coldingen Industrial Estate, East Coast Demerara smudlier@gmail.com; www.denmor.gy KING’S JEWELLERY WORLD 592-226-0704 Lot 141 Quamina Street, Georgetown hpersaud@me.com; www.kingsjewelleryworld.com LEN’S 592-227-1511; 592-227-2486 Lot 136 Sheriff & Fourth Streets, Campbellville lens@guyana.net.gy; MODERN INDUSTRIES LIMITED (A.H & L KISSOON) 592-223-0958/59; 592-225-4705 Lot 3 - 6 Industrial Site, Ruimveldt kissoon@networksgy.com; NEW GPC INC. 592-265-4261 A1 Farm East Bank Demerara accounts@newgpc.com; www. newgpc.com STERLING PRODUCTS LIMITED 592-265-7403 Providence East Bank Demerara msammy@sterlingguyana.com; www.sterlingguyana.com TCL GUYANA INCORPORATED 592-225-7520 Lots 2 - 9 Lombard Street (GNIC Compound), Georgetown muneshwariej@tclgroup.com; UMAMI INCORPORATED 592-220-9117 34 Lusignan, East Coast Demerara chris@umamiltd.com; www.umamiltd.com

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FERNANDES GUYANA ENTERPRISES INC. 592-266-5848 Block G1, Land of Canaan peter_c_abai@yahoo.com; www.demerarabakery.com THE RED BASKET 592-651-1430 288 Savage Street, North East La Penitence theredbasketgy@gmail.com; WOODS DIRECT INC. 592-227-0549 81 Stone Avenue, Campbellville wd@woodsdirect.com; www.woodsdirect.com ND&S Furniture Store 592-269-0339; 592-254-1800 40 La Jalousie, GAP Road shammahadeo8080@gmail.com; www.nds.com WT GEORGE & COMPANY LIMITED 592-225-4722 32-33 Regent & Hincks Street, Georgetown asafa.george@wtgeorge.com; MARIO’S JUICE BAR 592-233-2428 University of Guyana, East Coast Demerara mariosjuicebar@gmail.com; CHATERAM RAMDIHAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FIRM 592-220-8107 4 Mon Repos North, Public Road saudia.Khan07@gmail.com; RICKS AND SARI AGRO INDUSTRIES LTD. 592-225-4230/1 40 Station Street, Kitty ricks_sari@yahoo.com SEMAKIAH WOODWORKING 592-616-8323 6 Hague Front West Coast Demerara emakiahwoodworking@gmail.com;

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POWERSONIC INDUSTRIES INC. 592-503-6399 218A Oronoque & Charlotte Street, Bourda derekk@powersonic.net; www.powersonic.net DUNAE TRADING COMPANY 624-3507 N 27 George Avenue, Lamaha Springs dunaetradingcompany@yahoo.com IMPERIAL MANUFACTURERS GUYANA LTD 227-2844 249 Purshottam Street, Prashad Nagar imgltd@gmail.com MARKETING ENVISAGE MARKETING & TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 592-225-0241 80 Duncan Street Newtown sales@emtec.gy; IMPRESSIONS 592-227-7757 Lot 149 Crown Street, Queenstown impressionsgy@live.com; www.impressionsgy.com SOCIAL RANK MEDIA 592-651-0675 125 Regent Road Bourda rosh@socialrankmedia.com; www.socialrankmedia.com\ MODERN MEDIA ADVERTISING AGENCY 592-615-6666 62 Craig Street, Campbellville modernadagency@gmail.com; SCOTCH BONNET INC. 592-623-7843 157 C Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg samantha@scotchbonnetltd.com; CONSOLIDATED MARKETING SOLUTIONS 592-501-5989 66 Bent Street, Werk-En-Rust cmsbiz.guy@gmail.com;

MARKET SQUARE 592-501-1616 186 Thomas Street, Kitty christinegooding@marketsquaregy.co GLO-SEE MARKETING & PR 225-7013 Lot 103 Carmichael Street North, Cummingsburg gloseesales@gmail.com www.sophiadolphin.com MODERN GRAFIX 220-1977 6 Courbane Park, Annandale modern-fx@yahoo.com www.moderngrafixgy.com

JAPARTS 592-225-1831; 592-227-3444 38 Croal Street, Stabroek japarts23@gmail.com; www.sosjaparts.com CROWN MINING SUPPLIES 592-227-0001; 227-0002; Lot 9 North Road Bourda cms@crownmining.com; www.crownmining.com OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STREAMLINE MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INC. 592-647-3114 257 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg nadia@streamlinehse.com; TRINIDAD INSPECTION SERVICES INC. 1-868-688-8560 514 EE Eccles, East Bank Demerara pauln@tistt.com; www.tistt.com

ADNATION GUYANA 628-4535 189 Bladen Hall info@adnationgy.com https://adnationgy.com MINING ATLANTIC MARINE SUPPLIES INC. 592-233-2544; 592-233-2551; 592-233-3842 Lot ‘C’ Public Road, Eccles vincent@amsigy.com;

IRP FIRE & SAFETY GUYANA INC. 044-592-664-1118 Solus Building 126 Quamina & CarMichael Street, Georgwtown dwayne.scott@irpinc.gy;

GUYANA GOLDFIELDS INCORPORATE 592-227-7062 Lot 7 North Road Lacytown vsmith@guygold.com;

KRONOCO SAFETY SOLUTION 592-638-2586 31 Akawini Street Section K, Campbellville Georgetown info@kronocosafetysolutions.com;

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & SERVICES 592-225-6753 51 Robb & Albert Streets, Bourda iss_qualityproducts@yahoo.com;

GLOBAL COMPLIANCE SERVICE 1-973-795-1241 101 Einshower Parkway, Roseland usa@gcs-iso.com;

JR RANCH INC. 592-227-7220 83 Preminsanjan Place, Prashad Nagar cfo.jrmining@gmail.com; MACHINERY CORPORATION OF GUYANA LIMITED 592-265-7315 Lot 26 Providence, East Bank Demerara anita@macorpgy.com;

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OIL & GAS EL DORADO OFFSHORE GUYANA INC. 592-223-4705;592-223-3770;223-3770 23 Brickdam, Georgetown sherry.ferrell@eldoradooffshore.com; www.eldoradooffshore.com ENGINEERING AGENCIES (CARIBBEAN) LIMITED (ENGAGE) 868-674-8710; 868-674-3225 78 Chanka Trace El Socorro South info@engage.tt; www.engage.tt ESSO EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION GUYANA LIMITED 592-231-4187 Lot 99 New Market Street, Georgetown treacy.a.roberts@exxonmobil.com; THE GUYANA OIL COMPANY LIMITED 592-225-1595/8 Lot 191 Camp Street, Georgetown jjames@guyoil.gy; IEM SALES & SERVICES LIMITED 868-652-6312; 868-652-6312 31 SS Road, Duncan V’GE iem.services@iemssl.com; CENTURY TAMARA ENERGY SERVICES INC 592-226-1406 213 Camp Street, North Cummingsburg sheldon.davis@ceslintlgroup.com; GUYANA OIL & GAS SUPPORT SERVICES 592-227-1964 17 A Water Street, Georgetown info@guyanaservice.com; www. guyanaservice.com SOL GUYANA INC. 592-223-0582 BB Rome, Agricola liz.wyatt@solpetroleum.com; www.solpetroleum.com G-BOATS INC. 592-620-0672 44 Brickdam, Georgetown guyana.ops@chouest.com; 82

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NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTERS LIMITED (GUYANA) INC. 1-868-652-5089 Lot 50 Brickdam, Stabroek info@ndt.co.tt; www.ndt.co.tt SAIPEM AMERICA INC. 1-281-552-5673 62 Hadfield & Cross Street , Georgetown Thuranthiran.NADARAJAH@saipem.com; www.saipem.com

TECHNIQUES INTERNATIONAL GUYANA INC. 217 South Street, Lacytown charles.ramson@hotmail.com; www.techniquesusa.com

GUYGAS 592-626-1503 P Land of Caanan, East Bank Demerara guygas1@gmail.com; guygas.com

CAS OCEAN SCIENCES (TRINIDAD) LTD 1-868-224-3466 Suit 108 Fifth Court, 9-11 Fifth Street Cleungchee@conshelf.com; TIGER RENTALS (GUYANA) 592-501-0620 126 Quamina & Carmichael Streets, Georgetown anthony.superville@tigertankstrinidad.com;

TULLOW GUYANA BV 592-231-9967 176 Middle Street, South Cummingsburg joachim.vogt@tullowoil.com www.tullowoil.com

GUYANA DEEPWATER OPERATIONS INC. 592-674-6537 153 Charlotte Street, Lacytown Herve.Laurioux@sbmoffshore.com;

AV ENERGY & MARINE SERVICES GUYANA INC. 592-677-0873 9 Pere Street, Kitty rsooree@av-energyandmarine.com; shellysilva@av- energyandmarine.com www.av-energymarine.com www. altavistaltd.com

MASSY WOOD GROUP (GUYANA) INC. 592-608-9663 Old Road, Eccles Denisha.Mayers@woodplc.com; www.massywoodgroup.com BENJAMIN MARINE SALVAGE SERVICES INC 592-260-4134 918 Parika, East Coast Essiquibo tumby7@hotmail.com; ALTRAD GUYAN INC 592-623-2261;336-3783-1023 210 New Market Street, North, Cummingburg adrien.bentejac@prezioso-linjebygg.com; www.altrad.com

CHINA ZHONGHAO 592-226-5841 Lot A Block 2 Public Road, Land of Canaan falls.salesmanager@hotmail.com;

ITHACA ENERGY PARTNERS 592-624-1024 112 Bonasika Street, Section ‘K’ Campbellville linden@ithaca-energy.com; WORLEY TRINIDAD LTD. 868-609-5931 38 Rodney Road, Lang Park BD.trinidad@worley.com; www.worley.com

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FUGRO USA MARINE INC. 592-222-8694 Lot GSEC, Liliendaal djhagdeo@fugro.com; www.fugro.com WESTERN LOGISTICS 592-502-2446 32E Fort & Barrack Streets, Kingston pradeep.ramoutar@westernlogistics.gy ROCKWAY OILFIELD SERVICES 673-8008 Lot C Enachu & Sheriff St, Georgetown info@rockwayoilfields.com www.rockwayoilfields.com GUYSONS OIL & GAS -77001 15 Orchid Street, West Ruimveldt info@guysonsoilandgas.com https://guysonsoilandgas.com/ PEST CONTROL RID-O-PES 592-225-5527 75 6th Street, Alberttown ridopes@gmail.com; PUBLIC RELATIONS SAGACITY MEDIA 592-265-4309 127 Island, Covent Garden sagacity.bis@gmail.com; www.sagacity.gy TAGMAN MEDIA 592-227-8899 189 Charlotte Street, Bourda www.tagmanmedia.com PUBLISHING GUYANA PUBLICATIONS INC. 592-226-2406; 592-227-8527 Lots 46 - 47 Robb Street, Lacytown Skhan@stabroeknews.com; THE BUSINESS SUPPLY GROUP LTDSCRIP L DIVISION 592-626-1234 9 Riversdale Avenue, Off Street daryl@scripj.com;

REAL ESTATE BYNOEâ€™S REALITY 592-638-7841 5 Princess Street, Charlestown bynoe.gavin@gmail.com; DEMERARA REALTY INC. 592 223-5555 Kingston info@demerararealty.com RESEARCH CARIBBEAN INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CARIRI) 1-868-662-7177 Tunapuna, St Augustine mail@cariri.com; www.cariri.com SECURITY GEB SECURITY SERVICES INC. 592-233-6607; 592-233-6607 Lots 8 - 10 Providence,East Bank Demerara security@gebguyana.com; www. gebguyana.com INFOTRANS GUYANA INC. 592-226-9873 133 Church Street, South Cummingburg ryan@infotransgroup.com; www.infotranscaribbean.com INTEGRATED SECURITY SERVICES 592-223-4033; 592-223-4039 Lot 21 Peter Rose Street, Queenstown pfordeissgy@gmail.com; www.issgy.com MMC SECURITY FORCE INC. 592-220-5426; 592-220-5416 Lots 95 - 99 Commercial Blvd, Happy Acres admin@mmcsecurityforce.com; jxavier@mmcsecurityforce.com; www.mmcsecurityforce.com OPSEC INTERNATIONAL (GUYANA) INC. 592-231-7482 176 Charlotte Street, Bourda opsecintl.guyana@opsecintl.com;

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PROFESSIONAL GUARDS SERVICES INC. 592-225-2375; 592-226-5465; 592-227-5574 81 4th Street Avenue, Subryanville skirkpatrick@pgsguyana.com; SAFEWAY SECURITY 592-227-6465; 592-227-6473 Lot 153 Oronoque & Regent Streets , Bourda md@safewaysecuritygy.com; PRAETORIAN EXECUTIVE PROTECTION SERVICE 592-623-8007 158 New Garden Street, Queenstown dallasjthomas@praetorianex.com; MAGUA RISK CONSULTING GUYANA INC. 592-688-3013 Lot 294 Kamoa Street, Lamaha Gardens risk@magua-gy.com; PERFECTION SERVICES INC 1-868-662-2975 Third Floor 60 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg d.roberts@perfectionservicesltd.com; www.perfectionservicesltd.com SHERIFF SECURITY INC. 592-557-5691 12 Sheriff Street, Subryanville ahma2058@yahoo.com; QUEENSWAY SECURITY SERVICE INC. 592-225-4368 153 Regent Road & Oronoque Street, Bourda info@qss.gy; RABINDRA PERSAUD CONSULTANCY 592-653-5859 169 Charlotte Street, Georgetown info@rpersaudconsultancy.com; www.rpersaudconsultancy.com LOSS CONTROL & RISK MANAGEMENT Guyana 416-209-8688 60 Atlantic Ville, Georgetown paul.riskmanagerguyana@gmail.com; ibsscontrolriskmanagementguyana. business.site

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SECURITY IN ACTION GUYANA 156 Alexander Street, Kitty roger@siag-security.gy www.siag-security.gy FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES INC. 227-0508 222 B Charlotte Street, Bourda federalprotectiveservicesinc@gmail.com SERVICES ARROWTEN INCORPORATED 592-220-3398 23 Delhi Avenue, Prashad Nagar pritimab@gmail.com CURTAINS & DRAPERY DESIGN 592-225-2224 Lot 110 Regent Road, Bourda curtains_drapery@hotmail.com; ELUSIVE EVENTS & BUSINESS SERVICES 592-610-5917; 592-699-6264 P.O. Box 10621, Georgetown eventsandconsultingservices@gmail.com; GEOTECH VISION GUYANA INC. 592-226-4332 Lot 50 Brickdam, Stabroek info@geotechvision.com; www. geotechvision.com GUYANA LOGISTICS AND SUPPORT SERVICES INC. 592-226-4090; 592-225-2018; 592-225-2017 110 2nd Floor Duke & Barrack Streets, Kingston ralleyne@guyanalogistics.com; KAIZEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (GUYANA) INC. 592-231-0346; 592-231-0348 Lot 58 High Street, Kingston inquiries@kaizen-guy.com; www.kaizen-tt.com LENRAY’S INVESTMENT ENTERPRISE 592-227-0886 Lot 53 Robb Street, Lacytown allseasonsracing@live.com;

SEALAND SURVEYS 592-254-1591 Lot 13 South Half Section F La Grange sealandsurveys@yahoo.com; https://sealandsurveys.com UNIVERSAL GROUP OF COMPANIES INC. 592-227-4069; 592-225-2234 BB Durban & Hardina Streets, Wortmanville ugcincorporated@gmail.com; EVELYN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CLEANING SERVICE 592-267-1574 12 Goed Intent Village, West Bank Demerara, ediamonds1og@gmail.com; www.epmcs.org TOTAL OFFICE (GUYANA) INC. 592-222-8583, 25 Area Q, Turkeyen rhiscock@totalofficeltd.com; www.totalofficeltd.com VIVAANTA AYURVEDIC SPA & HAIR SALON 592-663-0021 3 Church Street, Georgetown vivaanta.guyana@gmail.com; KOREA TRADE & INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCY 58-212-750-2215 Avenue San Juan Bosco Centro Ahamira M-6 sh_ahn@kotra.or.kr; www.kotra.or.kr LUTHERS DECORATIONS GUYANA 592-501-6021 215 Bamboo Drive, Meadow Brook luthersdecorators@gmail.com; GLOBAL INVESTORS NEWS NETWORKS 592-652-1995 PO Box 101654, Georgetown globalinvestorsnews@gmail.com; GK INC. 592-225-9409 127 Quamina and Carmichael Sts. South Cummingsburg gkinc@yahoo.com

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SONIC BUSINESS SERVICE 592-231-9714 24 Light Street, Alberttown contact@sonic.gy; PAMMYS CREATIVE KITCHEN 592-690-7366 53 CC Eccles, East Bank Demerara pammyscreativekitchen@yahoo.com; WYNDANCH INC 592-220-7047 Lot 5 Mon Repos, Public Road wyndanch@gmail.com; www.wyndanch.com FUTURE VISION 592-226-4869, 48 Robb Street, Lacytown futurevisiongy@yahoo.com; COURTESY RENT-A-CAR INC. 592-227-0005 Block Alpha Battery Road, Kingston necketta.lovell@thegelgroup.com; GLOBAL COMPLIANCE SERVICE GUYANA INC. 223-6666/227-3370 120 Parade Street, Kingston cbostwick@gcs-iso.com NSB OMEGA GUYANA INC. 227-3370 120-122 Parade Street, Kingston ddoerga@nsbomega.gy nsbgy.omega365.com PARAMOUNT GROUP GUYANA 687-0357 27 Albert Street, Queenstown paramountguyana.operations@outlook.com R&M HOME SOLUTIONS 601-6013 Lot SL 36 Lower Kara Kara, MacKenzie randmhomesolutions@yahoo.com ORIJIN INC. 231-1122 299 Shantiniketan Street, Prashad Nagar orijingy@gmail.com ROCK-A-FELLA ENTERPRISE 628-3000 50-463 Peters’s Hall rockafellaenterprise1@hotmail.com https://rockafellagy.com

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SOMERAYS VIRTUAL SOLUTIONS 624-1115 1812 Section C, Block X tiffanymoonsammy1@gmail.com https://somerays.com TOTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 612-6262 476 Republic Park info@propertymanagement.gy www.propertymanagement.gy EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (GUYANA) INC. 223-0633 263 Thomas Street, North Cummingsburg info@ebsguyana.com http://www.ebsguyana.com JUPITER ONE INTERNATIONAL INC. 640-1329 204 Duncan Street, Lamaha Gardens sales@jupiteroneky.com HIAS GUYANA INC. 503-4449 89 Laluni Street, Georgetown alista.bishop@hias.org https://www.hias.org/ CT WILLIAMS TECHNOLOGIES INC. 592 6221061 4 Mandela Avenue info@ctwtech.com https://www.ctwtech.com

OMEGA TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC 1 868 348 5332 A86 Issano Place West, Bel Air Park slange@omega-tech.com; csingh@omega-tech.com http://www.omega-tech.com MOHAMED’S ENTERPRISE 227-7952Lot 29 Lombard Street, Werk-EnRust mohamedsenterprise@gmail.com SHIPPING DEMERARA SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED 592-226-4455 6-12 Water & Schumaker Streets, Georgetown njamuna@demship.com; www.demship.com GUYANA NATIONAL SHIPPING CORPORATION LIMITED 592-226-1840;592-226-3365 Lots 5 - 9 Lombard Street, La Penitence mdadmin@gnsc.com; HAB INTERNATIONAL 592-233-2496/8 Lot 1 Public Road (Swiss Machinery Building) Eccles elben@habint.net; www.habint.net

PINNACLE BUSINESS SERVICES INC 592-222-7220 Giftland Mall, Turkeyen samantha@pinnaclegy.com http://pinnaclegy.com/

JOHN FERNANDES LIMITED 592-225-6294; 592-226-3241; 592-227-3344 Lot 24 Water Street, Georgetown Jeremy@jf-ltd.com; jeremy@ johnfernandesltd.com www.jf-ltd.com

REGUS 592-223-1000 165 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg Guyana.Waterloo@regus.com https://www.regus.gy/

LAPARKAN HOLDINGS (GUYANA) LIMITED 592-226-1055; Lots 34 - 37 Water Street, Georgetown chandradat.chintamani@laparkan.com;

WINNO’S ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING 297 West Ruimveldt win_ep12@yahoo.com

MUNESHWERS LIMITED 592-227-7417 45 - 47 Water Street, Georgetown ed.secy@muneshwers.com www.muneshwers.com

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RAMPS LOGISTICS GUYANA INC. 592-223-3770 Lot 23 Brickdam Stabroek, Georgetown www.rampslogistics.com WEBSOURCE GUYANA INC. 592-231-1338; 592-223-3216 Lot 212 Camp Street, North Cummingsburg Info@websourceguyana.com; www.websourceguyana.com PAS CARGO GUYANA INC. 592-231-8720;592-0738 Lot 1 Public Road La Penitence, Admin Building #v 2 GNSC Compound ian@pascargoguyana.com; www.pascargousa.com GENESIS MARINE GUYANA INC. 592-501-1748 210 New Market Streets, North Cummingsburg mng.guyana@genesisgroupslp.com; TROPICAL SHIPPING 592-227-720372 High & Barrack Streets, Kingston GHodge@tropical.com; www.tropical.com RAFEEK & MOORE CUSTOMS BROKERAGE FIRM & LOGISTICS INC. 592-231-8295 260 Middle Street, North Cummingsburg colinmoore501@yahoo.com; www.rafeekandmoore.com CCA GUYANA INC. 592-227-6041;592-227-6088 210 New Market Street, North Cummingsburg info@cargoguyana.com; www.cargoguyana.com LALL-BELCON (GUYANA) INC. 592-502-3241 5-7 Water Street, Werk-En-Rust info@lall-belcon.com; www.lall-belcon.com GAC LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING (GUYANA) LTD 592-226-1050 5-9 Lombard Street, La Penitence gobind.kukreja@gac.com www.gac.com

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SCL (GUYANA) INC 592-227-6716 Lot 1 GNSC Compound, La Penitence Curt.taylor@scl-group.com; www.scl-group.com KESTREL GUYANA INC. 592-225-1997 Lot 110 Ground Floor Duke & Barrack Street, Kingston anewark@kestrel.com; www.kestrel.com C&V CARIBBEAN SHIPPING LIMITED 592-227-1245 109 Laluni Street, Queenstown Jennifer.prashad@cvshipping.com; www.cvshipping.com AEGIS MARINE SHIP MANAGEMENT 592-225-5265 215 South Road & King Street, Lacytown info@aegisships.com; CMA CGM GUYANA INC. 592-231-7419 Lot 1 Public Road La Pennitence gtw.ccharles@cma-cgm.com; EZONE LOGISTICS 592-227-0637 100-101 Regent Street, Lacytown hema.singh@getezone.com; PETERSON GUYANA INC 1-868-821-7200 62 Hadfield & Cross Street, Werk-En-Rust adminguy@onepeterson.com; energylogistics.onepeterson.com Marine Traders Atlantic (MTA) Inc. 592-265-7268 7 North Road Company Path, Cummingsburg amalgygy@gmail.com marinetradeatlantic.com

STORAGE TITAN CONTAINERS GUYANA INC. 592-682-2711 1039 Eccles, East Bank Demerara sheldon@titanunits.com; SURVEYING L&S SURVEYING SERVICES GUYANA INC. 592-650-5727 50 Brickdam, Stabroek info@issurvey.com; www.issuvey.com TOURISM & HOSPITALITY ARUWAI ENTERPRISE INC. 592- 223-2097; 592-227-1987; 225-7517 13 A Public Road Huston frontdesk@aruwairesort.gy; ATLANTIC HOTEL INC. 592-231-1642 Block Alpha, Kingston eduardo.reple@marriotthotels.com; www.marriott.com CAMEX RESTAURANTS INC. 592-231-8769; 592-231-2243 231 Camp & Middle streets, Georgetown oodiyalove@yahoo.com; GERMAN’S RESTAURANT 592-227-0079 Lot 8 New Market Street, Georgetown clintonurling@gmail.com; PEGASUS HOTEL GUYANA 592-225-8176; 592-225-2853 Battery Road, Kingston robert.badal@pegasushotelguyana.com; www.pegasushotelguyana.com

ZIP LOGISTICS 592-231-0096 176 Charlotte Street, Bourda ziplogistics.com

RAMADA GEORGETOWN PRINCESS HOTEL 592-265-7009 Lot Track ‘BS’ Block 2 Plantation, Providence ugur@princesshotelcasino.com; www.princesshotelcasino.com

OCEANAIR LOGISTICS 592-502-9232 162-163 Lamaha Street, Georgetown oceanairlogisticsgy@gmail.com;

RORAIMA AIRWAYS LIMITED 592-225-9647; 592-225-9648 R8 Eping Avenue Bel Air Park ggouveia7@hotmail.com;

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AAGMAN RESTAURANT 592-219-0161 28 A Top Floor, Sheriff Street aagmanrestaurant@gmail.com; www.aagmanrestaurant.com TRAVELSPAN GT INC. 592-227-1701 03 A North Road, Lacytown noharsingh@travelspan.com; www.travelspan.com TRANSPORTATION RIVER QUEST JET BOAT SERVICE 231-1340/4 172 E 1/2 Charlotte & Light Streets, Lacytown info@riverquestgy.com www.riverquestgy.com TV/ VIDEO PRODUCTION VIDEOMEGA PRODUCTIONS LIMITED 592-226-9555;592-225-1594 176 Middle Street South Cummingsburg delbon_360@hotmail.com; www. videomegaproductions.com MASSIAH CAPITAL 592-683-9457 54-55 Continental Park, East Bank Demerara sariwara@gmail.com; WASTE DISPOSAL CEVONS WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. 592-218-1156; 592-218-5105 573 Toucan Drive South Ruimveldt Gardens morris@cevons.com; www.cevons.com PURAN BROS. DISPOSAL INC. 264-1239;264-2489 7 Bella Street, Pouderoyen puranbrothers@gmail.com; www.puranbrothers.com SANDIP WASTE MANAGEMENT 231-5785 75 Sixth Street, Alberttown sandipdisposals@hotmail.com

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I. MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAMM 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.

Members only: No Cost 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. . • Large and Medium Business (rates per month) Button Ads: US$30 Half Banner Ads: US$50 Banner Ads: US$75 Skyscraper Ads: US$100 • Small and Micro Businesses (rates per month) Button Ads: US$20 Half Banner Ads: US$40 Banner Ads: US$60 Skyscraper Ads: US$80

Members and Non-Members 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: 92

• New product introductions • New services • Awards • Special Offers • Volunteer needs • Events, Seminars, etc.

Members: No Cost Non-members: US$2.50 per day Press Releases Is there something special going on in your business? Have 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.

Members: No Cost Non-members: US$2.50 per day (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 200 AD Placement

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(c) Annual Report Our annual report is a comprehensive report of our organisation’s activities throughout the preceding year. AD Placement

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110,000

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80,000

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250

50,000

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50,000

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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 Size

60 Mins – Airtime + Rebroadcast

60 Mins –Airtime

30 Mins – Airtime + Rebroadcast

30 Mins –Airtime

10 Mins Airtime

100, 000

50,000

25,000

20,000

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

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(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.

AD Placement

(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

(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. Gold Sponsorship $100,000

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

Silver Sponsorship $60,000

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

Rate US$

Outside Back Cover

8.5 *11”

2,750

Inside Front Cover

8.5 *11”

2,250

Inside Back Cover

8.5 *11”

2,250

Full Page

7.25 *10”

2,000

Half Page – Vertical

3.625 *10”

1,250

Half Page – Horizontal

7.25 *5”

1,250

Quarter Page - Vertical

3.625 *5”

800

Quarter Page – Panel

7.25 *2.5”

800

Bronze Sponsorship - $30,000 and below

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

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(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.

Members: Free Non-members: US$5 per batch of cards and brochures (limitation 200) 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.

Members: US$50 Non-members: US$75 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.

To Host Members: US$50 Non-members: US$100 To Attend Members: No Cost Non-Members: US$5 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. N.B. Calculated based on magnitude of work and required resources Members: US$300- $750 Non-members: US$400-$850

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.

Members: No Cost Non-members: US$25 per table 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; 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 wellconceived 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. N.B. Calculated based on magnitude of work and required resources

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(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. N.B. Calculated based on magnitude of work and required resources

Members: US$300- $750 Non-members: US$400-$850 (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 subcommittees are established to concentrate on various key areas such as marketing and publicity, facilities and reception. N.B. Price to be discounted or increased based on magnitude of work and required resources

Members: US$300- $750 Non-members: US$400-$850

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 salesoriented professionals by connecting them to other industries and the personal and professional networks of those in the group. N.B. Prices to be discounted and increased based on the magnitude or work and required resources.

Members: No Cost Non-members: US$400-$850 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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X. JOB BANK 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!

Members: No Cost Non-members: US$5 per post

XV. SOCIAL/COMMUNITY WORK 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.

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.

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.

Members and Non-members: No Cost

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

N.B. However anything requiring research, a cost will be attached depending on the magnitude of work and required resources.

Members: US$25 Non-members: US$50 XII. BROKERING/PROMOTION OF SERVICES The Chamber provides opportunities for members to show-case 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.

Members: No Cost Non-members: US$50 XIII. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES As well as ensuring we achieve our policy objectives through interaction and engagement with national, regional and local policymakers 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.

Members and Non-members: No Cost

Members: US$50 Non-members: US$75 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.

Members and Non-members: Free

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. GEORGETOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

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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. 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 N.B. Fee depends on the type of event. Some are free while some are not free 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.

Members and Non-members: Free 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 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)

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. N.B. Fee depends on the level and scope of consultancy service required

Members: US$100- $300 Non-members: US$200-$400 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 N.B. Fee depends on the level and scope of service required

Members: US$100- $500 Non-members: US$200-$600

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