Time is ripe to invest in Guyana – Go-Invest CEO tells local, int’l investors

The Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) is playing a pivotal role at this year’s International Building Expo 2024, being held at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
During the event, Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, Co-Invest Head Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, led an exclusive investment talk with a group of local and international investors, wherein he highlighted the main goal of evaluating the opportunity of local products entering into international markets, and spoke about exploring opportunities for foreign companies to establish production facilities and engage in partnerships with local companies in Guyana.

This initiative aligns with the nation’s broader economic goals of boosting local industries and attracting international investments.
Dr. Ramsaroop, in emphasising the strategic advantages of investing in Guyana, focused on the country’s ongoing infrastructural developments, favourable investment climate, and sectors ripe for investment, such as energy, agriculture and tourism.
His presentation followed a comprehensive address made by President Dr. Irfaan Ali on the opening night of the expo, wherein he provided a detailed vision of where Guyana would be positioned by 2030.
President Ali outlined the strategic plans being executed in real-time; including major infrastructural projects, advancements in technology, and initiatives aimed at achieving economic diversification and sustainable development. The President’s address set the tone for the expo, reinforcing Government’s commitment to transforming Guyana into a regional powerhouse.

The first day of the investment event featured presentations from key players in the business sector, including the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI), MACORP, and Sherwin Williams. These companies showcased their products and services, highlighted their readiness to contribute to Guyana’s economic growth, and publicised their interest in exploring export opportunities and local production partnerships.
Through these engagements, the Guyana Office for Investment aims to foster collaboration between local and international businesses, driving economic diversification and solidifying Guyana’s role as a dynamic player in the global market.