Georgetown : President Donald Ramotar has described Guyana’s and indeed the Caribbean’s largest trade fair and exposition as a fantastic event, which shows the industriousness and resourcefulness of local entrepreneurs.
“With the different kinds of things that they are making, with the different kinds of products, all we need now is to hone that skill and increase the production, and productivity, and people will have a very good quality of life here,” President Ramotar said.
Giving an invited comment to the Government Information Agency (GINA), as he visited GuyExpo, at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, last evening, the president said that the fact that thousands of people from all walks of life attended the event, clearly indicates that public/ private partnership, is being embraced by stakeholders.
Accompanied by First Lady, Deolatchmee Ramotar and other family members, the Head of State, visited many of the booths, meeting and interacting with members of the public. For many, it was also a chance to have a few words of conversation, some even having their photographs taken by photographers or even “selfie” style. For the president, it was an opportunity to listen to some of the issues, including concerns expressed by some members of the public and even offer some advice to many appreciative visitors.
The visit, to the booths and display areas, was welcomed by business entrepreneurs who eagerly took the opportunity to explain, personally, what their displays showcased. Most entrepreneurs also offered samples of their products, where possible, to the president who inquired and listened attentively to the descriptions of quite a few unique products.
Ten (10) countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, India, the United States of America, Pakistan, Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, French Guiana and Suriname are participating in the event. These countries have 70 delegates in total and occupy 51 of the more than 370 booths. Guyana’s largest Trade and Investment Exposition, GuyExpo began in 1995. This event which showcases locally produced goods and services, became an annual event in 2004 and is now the longest sustained exhibition in the Caribbean. In that year, the organisers, noting the growth and interdependence of international trade opened the exhibition to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and other regional exhibitors.
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