The Government of Guyana, led by Head of State, President Irfaan Ali, recently engaged in high-level discussions with a high-level delegation from the United Kingdom (UK) to explore business proposals across various sectors. These discussions are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the economic ties between the two nations.
In a subsequent statement, the British High Commission highlighted the successful visit of His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Jonathan Knott, who met with President Ali to discuss the current status of United Kingdom-Guyana relations, with a focus on business opportunities under consideration by the Guyanese government.
Knott, accompanied by British High Commissioner Jane Miller, Camilo Neira of UK Export Finance (UKEF), D’Jamila Ward, Caribbean Regional Director for Trade, and Sherwyn Naughton, Country Director for Business and Trade, also held discussions with Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar. These talks centred on investment opportunities in Guyana’s energy, maritime, and construction sectors, underscoring the UK’s commitment to supporting Guyana’s development. The UK delegation further engaged with several local business-support organisations, including the British Chamber of Commerce, Private Sector Commission, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Georgetown Manufacturing & Services Association, and the Women’s Chamber of Commerce. These meetings focused on enhancing commercial relations and improving access to finance through UKEF to support projects in Guyana.
The delegation also toured the UK-funded Maternal and Child Hospital at Ogle, where they assessed the significant progress being made and the role UKEF has played in facilitating the project. Earlier this year, UKEF increased its risk appetite for Guyana from £750 million to £2.1 billion, aimed at supporting both public and private sector projects in the country. “This visit underscored the UK’s strong business interest in Guyana and highlighted the enduring spirit of long-term partnership, knowledge transfer, and development,” the British High Commission stated.
