COURTS Guyana celebrated their 21st Anniversary yesterday when they highlighted their many achievements as they continue to invest in Guyana, and also launched a new promotion titled “The season starts now at Courts, get instant cash back”. 

Speaking at Courts Guyana Main Street Branch,Clyde de Haas, Managing Director of Courts (Guyana), declared that he is proud to say that “our company, after 21 years, is still going strong, and is able to contribute to Guyana’s economy.” He said, “I remember when Courts opened 21 years ago; it was a really big thing, because Courts brought enormous change to the Guyanese customers. They made it possible for people from all walks of life to acquire durable household items at an affordable price.”
MORE GUYANA-MADE FURNITURE

The Managing Director said further that Courts Guyana sees reason to continue to invest in Guyana’s economy and only recently started and almost completed a US$6M bond that will now be able to absorb more Guyana-made furniture for local and export uses.
He thanked all customers, saying that “without your continued support we would have not made it to 21 years – I thank you.” He also thanked his staff for their commitment and hard work.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, acting in the capacity of President of Guyana, during his feature address at the ceremony congratulated Courts Guyana on behalf of the Government of Guyana on their 21st Anniversary and thanked them for their continued investment in the country’s economy. He noted that it must have required some bravery and courage 21 years ago to invest in merchandising in Guyana, adding that it was Courts that reintroduced hire purchase arrangements to the Guyanese people. “In the 1990’s hire purchase was not offered and Courts challenged that conventional view by offering Guyanese families an accessible way to improve furnishings in their homes,” Prime Minister Hinds said.
He also remarked that he has no doubt that Courts Guyana has more good things in store and urged them to continue with the high standard of service they are currently offering.
He said the Government of Guyana will continue to make sure that the best circumstances are always available for business. And he remind the managers of Courts of their promise and challenged them to deliver on that promise, observing that “some time ago I broke ground for a new bond and it was said that that bond would store goods and also stock furniture from our Guyanese makers to be sold in Courts stores, and these same furniture can be offered to other Courts stores within the Caribbean.”
The event attracted participation from staff members who joined in a dance with some customers, while a special Courts Guyana birthday song was performed by artiste Tennicia Defreitas.

(By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally)