Jagdeo meets Afro-Guyanese private sector representatives

Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo (second from right) speaking to some of the attendees.
Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo (second from right) speaking to some of the attendees.

Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday led a government team that engaged a delegation of over 35 Afro-Guyanese private sector representatives.

A post on his Facebook page said that at the meeting he addressed opportunities in Guyana, the framework of development being pursued by the PPP/C Administration, the government’s plans for growth and development and incentive regimes.

The post said that Jagdeo reiterated the PPP/C Government’s commitment to work with all Guyanese companies to ensure that they are positioned to take advantage of the emerging opportunities as Guyana progresses.

The meeting also comes ahead of a visit from a Ghanaian private sector delegation and addressed opportunities that can be capitalised on by Guyanese businesses.

Joining Vice President Jagdeo at the meeting were Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd; Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, and head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Peter Ramsaroop.

The meeting was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.