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Established in 1890, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) is the oldest business organization in Guyana. GCCI is legislatively mandated to operate under the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry Act Chapter 89:03 of the Law of Guyana and serves both large and small businesses from all of Guyana’s main industries. GCCI advocates for policies that promote a positive economic environment under which Guyanese businesses can thrive. They offer a variety of services to their members, including advertising opportunities. More information may be found on GCCI’s website.
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana was established in 1992 by five private sector associations in an effort to bring together most of the business organizations under a single national body. PSC aims to be the leading advocate and liaison between the private sector and the Government of Guyana on issues related to economic growth and development. Representation ranges widely, with members coming from sectors, such as energy, construction, transportation, and agriculture. More information may be found on the PSC’s website.
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is one of the leading business organizations in Guyana, maintaining an effective relationship with other business support organizations, government agencies, and financing agencies. First founded in 1967 as the Guyana Manufacturers’ Association (GMA), GMSA added representation for the services sub-sector to its mandate in 2005. GMSA members are in a variety of industries, but predominantly concentrated in business ventures around agriculture and agro-processing; construction and engineering; fast food and other services; chemical and pharmaceutical services; and, forestry, minerals, and related extractive industries. More information may be found on the GMSA’s website.
The Guyana Oil and Gas Association (GOGA) is one of the newer business organizations in Georgetown, having launched in 2016. The association seeks to support and engage those interested in the developing petroleum and natural gas industry in Guyana. More information may be found on Guyana Oil and Gas Association’s website. Additionally, most regions in Guyana have a chamber of commerce or equivalent business association, though information on their services may be limited.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (AmCham Guyana) seeks to improve business in Guyana through the promotion of America-Guyana trade and business. The organization has tripled in size since its inception in August of 2018.
Limitations on Selling U.S. Products and Services
There is no limitation on selling U.S. Products and Services.
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) of Guyana was established in 1992 by five private sector associations in an effort to bring together most of the business organizations under a single national body. PSC aims to be the leading advocate and liaison between the private sector and the Government of Guyana on issues related to economic growth and development. Representation ranges widely, with members coming from sectors, such as energy, construction, transportation, and agriculture. More information may be found on the PSC’s website.
The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is one of the leading business organizations in Guyana, maintaining an effective relationship with other business support organizations, government agencies, and financing agencies. First founded in 1967 as the Guyana Manufacturers’ Association (GMA), GMSA added representation for the services sub-sector to its mandate in 2005. GMSA members are in a variety of industries, but predominantly concentrated in business ventures around agriculture and agro-processing; construction and engineering; fast food and other services; chemical and pharmaceutical services; and, forestry, minerals, and related extractive industries. More information may be found on the GMSA’s website.
The Guyana Oil and Gas Association (GOGA) is one of the newer business organizations in Georgetown, having launched in 2016. The association seeks to support and engage those interested in the developing petroleum and natural gas industry in Guyana. More information may be found on Guyana Oil and Gas Association’s website. Additionally, most regions in Guyana have a chamber of commerce or equivalent business association, though information on their services may be limited.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (AmCham Guyana) seeks to improve business in Guyana through the promotion of America-Guyana trade and business. The organization has tripled in size since its inception in August of 2018.
Limitations on Selling U.S. Products and Services
There is no limitation on selling U.S. Products and Services.