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At its 125TH Annual General Meeting at Duke Lodge,Carnell Lake Steelers Jersey UK, President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Lance Hinds issued a call for peace, calm and stability, in the present inflammatory politicalPM Sam Hinds in conversation with US Charge d’ Affairs Bryan Hunt and British High Commissioner James Gregory Quinn.climate.“The Chamber was deeply concerned at the prorogation of Parliament, since it prevented the passage of legislation critical to the growth of businesses. The chamber understands and respects that our political process is extremely robust and aggressive. It is critical, however, that our stakeholders work together to ensure that this process is peaceful and provides comfort to all of the electorate.”He said that as the nation is about to celebrate 50 years of independence, stability,Reggie White Packers Jersey UK, reliability and a positive climate are critical elements to a successful economy and investment plans.He spoke of the GCCI blueprint for economic framework, designed to create an enabling environment for business development in Guyana. He also detailed several partnerships the GCCI had with other organizations and the Caribbean Development Bank.These,Brian Poole Falcons Jersey UK, he said, would have contributed to the GCCI getting alternate revenue streams,Julio Jones Falcons Jersey UK, since the organization could not always turn to its members for monetary support, as well as outreaches to several organizations.Some $355,000 was donated to the University of Guyana, to help in its 50th anniversary celebration,Tevin Coleman Falcons Jersey UK, while $1.5 million worth of breathalyzers were handed over to the Guyana Police Force to boost its fight against drunk driving.Keynote speaker at the event was Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who lauded the role that the GCCI had played in cultivating a conducive business atmosphere. Speaking of the increasing growth in the economy, he expressed the need for Guyana to continue along that same development path.He also defended the Berbice River Bridge. He said that at the time that the location was chosen,John Stallworth Steelers Jersey UK, it was determined to be the best possible location. He also spoke up in support of its current toll system,Brett Favre Packers Jersey UK, which, he said, was really the lowest they could come up with. He also referenced the current low toll that benefits the users of the Demerara Harbour Bridge.He issued forth a challenge that youths in general take advantage of the opportunities that exist in the country. He wished that “he was young again, to take advantage of all the opportunities” in Guyana. According to him,Matt Ryan Falcons Jersey UK, Guyana has need for young people to stay and develop it, rather than leave for other shores.Hinds also touched on the current political environment. “I don’t see this country as divided or splintered. I think that is the wrong description. That description suggests that we were at some time united. And that coming back together as one should be natural and relatively easy. But we are from six races from different continents,Chris Hogan Patriots Jersey UK, thrown together, not to make a nation, but to satisfy the needs of the plantations.”The GCCI is the oldest private sector representative organization in Guyana. Established in 1890, it is a non- profit organization of business people. The chamber represents both large and small businesses, from virtually every sector.The duties of the GCCI include representing the business community and advocating policies designed to stimulate trade and investment. |
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