Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce: Newly elected members eye boosting trade & investment between 2 nations
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) on Tuesday elected a new Board of Directors when its Annual General Meeting was held. In addition, it has also elected two Honorary Members.
Appointed Chairman is Dr. Vishnu Doerga of ActionInvest Caribbean Inc.; Vice Chair, Derrick Klaverweide of Optiek Ninon Guyana Inc.; Treasurer, Mark Sookhai of M. Sookhai and Co. and Secretary, Samuel Glasgow of Glasgow Law Practice.
The Directors are Rogier Simson of Fernandes Guyana Enterprise, Alista Bishop of AX Investment and Consultants, Jimmy Manna of Elgawa NV, Charlene Tjon-SienKie of Loyals Caribbean, Sachin Pritipaul JR of Guyana Port Inc., Anuskha Varsha Sonai of Creative Tech Hub Caribbean and Gaytri Rampersad of Ardant Solutions Limited.
Members during the AGM on Tuesday
In addition, Guyana’s Ambassador to Suriname, Liselle Blankendal and Suriname’s Ambassador to Guyana Virjanand Depoo were elected honorary members.
The new team brings a diverse range of skills, expertise, and a shared commitment to advancing the economic interests of our region. The newly appointed Board is poised to lead the SGCC into a new era of growth and collaboration.
However, the two diplomats have played instrumental roles in strengthening diplomatic ties and fostering economic cooperation between Suriname and Guyana. Their appointment as Honorary Members reflects the SGCC’s appreciation for their outstanding contributions to the promotion of cross-border collaboration.
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce expresses gratitude to all members who participated in the AGM, contributing to the success of this historic event.
“We look forward to working collaboratively with the newly appointed Board of Directors and Honorary Members to advance the Chamber’s mission of promoting trade, investment, and economic development between Suriname and Guyana,” the Chamber stated.
