PM, BritCham discuss strengthening UK-Guyana business ties ahead of major forum

Prime Minister (PM), Brigadier (Ret’d) the Honourable Mark Phillips, recently met with the President and Board Members of the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham) to explore new avenues for collaboration and investment between Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK). The meeting, held at the Office of the PM on Camp Street, comes ahead of BritCham’s upcoming Business Forum and Networking Event, which is expected to bring together Guyanese officials and UK-based C-suite executives to discuss partnership opportunities.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips alongside BritCham and other officials

During the engagement, the PM was briefed on the objectives of the forum, which aims to serve as a platform for fostering business relationships and exploring tangible investment prospects in key sectors such as oil and gas, infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital transformation. Discussions also centred on strengthening alignment with the Office of the PM to support increased trade and investment between the two nations.
PM Phillips commended BritCham for its efforts in advancing bilateral partnerships and expressed optimism about the growing scope of business engagement between Guyana and the UK. He highlighted the potential for continued expansion in technology, renewable energy, and agriculture — areas he noted are vital to Guyana’s development agenda. Leading the delegation was BritCham President, Faizal Khan, accompanied by Board Members Adrian Barrow, Tim Miller, Debbie Persaud, and Trisha Heeralall.


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