Local entrepreneurs have in recent months done well to take part in the economic opportunities offered by neighbouring Guyana.
Agri Gold Suriname is the fourth Surinamese company that has established itself in Guyana within the last eight months. This is according to Nisa Kurban, Suriname’s Ambassador to Guyana, who spoke on Friday, November 8, at the opening ceremony of the company’s Gas Plant in Corriverton, Guyana.
The diplomat expressed delight that more and more Surinamese are investing outside the country’s borders.
Gold Agri Guyana is now a subsidiary of Suriname Agri Gold, which is located in the district of Nickerie, and is the brainchild of entrepreneur Djamoenapersad Roepram, who, just one year ago, entered the market for the sale of Oxygen, Acetylene and propane gas products.
Viable market
According to Mr. Roepram, they did a survey, which found that there is a viable market in Guyana for their products. “We want to capitalize on the Guyanese market and sell our products for up to five U.S. dollars cheaper than the cost of comparable products produced in Guyana,” he said.
Jobs created
With the opening of his new business, the entrepreneur also created new jobs in Guyana. The ambassador said she has be focusing on what the neighbours can do for each other in the agricultural sector, and is further exploring opportunities in the rice and coconut sector in Suriname.
The Ambassador also stated that even though the two countries may encounter obstacles, “We are a team, and we do work together.”
Guyana is a very friendly nation, the Surinamese envoy said. “The people are open, and always help where needed.”
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