Trinidad-based company “The Home Store Limited” has officially launched its first branch in Guyana. This was done on Thursday evening at the Amazonia Mall at Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
Representing an investment of $200M, and boasting a variety of modern home décor, kitchen utensils, gym equipment, camping supplies, painting supplies, Christmas ornaments and much more, the store would officially be open to the public on Saturday, December 3.
Director of The Home Store Guyana, Dinanath Ramnarine, and proprietor of Amazonia Mall, Ramnaresh Sarwan, cutting the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the store
The Home Store Limited falls under the LJ Williams Group of Companies, whose Managing Director Thomas Williams, during the opening ceremony, expressed gratitude at being afforded the opportunity to bring his company to Guyana.
According to Williams, “The Home Store was intended to be opened in Guyana when the Amazonia Mall was commissioned in 2021”. However, due to some setbacks, that did not materialise.
“After our fifth store, we decided that we can now expand regionally, so when he (Ramnaresh Sarwan) asked us to join in for his second phase, we couldn’t say no,” Williams explained.
This undertaking is expected to provide employment for a total of 12 persons, six of whom are already employed.
Also present at the launching ceremony was Junior Vice President of the Guyana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Kester Huston, who noted that this investment speaks to investors’ confidence in the local economy.
“I was able to visit Trinidad on many occasions and see the quality of products that are there, and I’m happy to know that they’re able to bring that sort of products into Guyana and raise the bar for such an entity,” Huston said.
“I know Ramnaresh Sarwan would have thought it best to have such a store on this premises; that adds quality, adds exuberance and diversification to services that he offers,” he added.
The first branch of The Home Store Limited opened its doors in Barataria, Trinidad back in 2008, and The Home Store has since expanded to four other locations across that country.
