As ANSA McAL Limited enters its 30th year in Guyana, it has launched its first minimart at Beterverwagting (BV), on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) with the aim of elevating its customers’ shopping experiences.
Commissioning of the ANSA McAL minimart at Beterverwagting
The multimillion-dollar minimart by ANSA McAL was officially opened to the public on Friday and hosts a pharmacy and a paint department. It also has a variety of liquors, both canned and packaged foods, along with other items.
All items that will be sold at the minimart, are distributed by the company.
According to the Managing Director of ANSA McAL, Troy Cadogan, the minimart will provide products that will meet industry standards and add value to the quality of life of Guyanese.
He also said the company is hoping to have ANSA McAL minimarts all over the country and will provide employment for many people.
“This is an additional increment of 20 persons who are actually being employed here…we plan on having small outlets across the country. So, if we replicate the footprint here, in the next five years it will be over 100 Guyanese staff added to the payroll,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Tourism Industry and Commerce Minister, Oneidge Walrond, during her address at the event said the opening of the minimart is significant for the Government.
“When we came into Government, it was with a clear vision that spoke to the support of the private sector, because you are the ones that are employing Guyanese, you are the ones that are a real engine of growth in the economy… we thank you for seeing the vision of the Government.”
She said as businesses invest in Guyana, the Government is hoping to create an enabling environment for them to thrive.
“There was a pandemic, there was a flood, and what we have done was to remove many taxes and put in place many measures, so that the disposable income of our citizens, can be expanded. What that means, is more money for our citizens to shop at the minimarts like these,” the Minister said
In addition, she also charged businesses to ensure when opening mini-marts and supermarkets, to put Guyana’s products on their shelves.
“Stores like these can function as conduits for locally produced items to reach our consumers.”
Meanwhile, Head of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Timothy Tucker said the minimart will help Guyanese during this time of price inflation, and he looks forward to the exceptional service from the company. (G9)
