I WOULD like to respond to a letter by Ms. Kavita Ramdass in the Monday July 6, 2009 Guyana Times by simply stating that she is out of her debt by delving into a subject in which she obviously is unqualified to make such rash, biased and seemingly vindictive statements.

Ms. Ramdass and her associates are obviously uninformed of what GuyExpo is all about and the success businesses have had at GuyExpo as it relates to the growth and development of these businesses especially the Small and Medium Enterprises.

Within the last few years, GuyExpo has improved tremendously in terms of its planning and the new initiatives introduced by one of Guyana’s most successful Private Sector leader, Minister Manniram Prashad – the former President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Private Sector Commission.

GuyExpo is also Guyana’s premier trade fair and exposition which is carefully planned and executed in a partnership between the Government and the private sector.

May I remind Ms. Ramdass that the focus on GuyExpo has always been on business development in Guyana.

This exposition provides local exhibitors with the opportunity to showcase their talents, innovations, entrepreneurship and industry.

Additionally, with overseas exhibitors, buyers and investors participation, it provides a great opportunity for joint venture partnerships for our local participants.

The private sector of Guyana is aware that being a part of an exposition and trade fair of this magnitude is one of the best ways in marketing in today’s world of business.

Another important aspect of GuyExpo is the fact that a workshop is normally held for exhibitors prior to the opening of GuyExpo to assist them in having proper exhibits and training them how to conduct their businesses.

Additionally, an Investment Seminar is normally held in the morning before the opening ceremony to facilitate visiting overseas exhibitors, buyers, investors and visiting trade missions as how to conduct business and invest in Guyana.

One and one meetings between overseas businessmen and Guyanese businessmen are often facilitated after these forums.

However, I don’t see Ms. Ramdass blowing her trumpet on these initiatives which are conducted behind the scenes of GuyExpo.

In concluding, I wish to inform Ms. Ramdass that it is because of GuyExpo that many businesses today whether medium or small have been able to get international exposure and are doing well exporting to those countries.

Today, many of the businesses that have benefitted from GuyExpo have expanded their operations locally.

Rather than criticize without any facts, Ms. Ramdass should learn to be more careful and carry out her investigations properly and I am sure she will see how businesses in craft, furniture and other sectors have benefitted tremendously from the business environment at GuyExpo.
MR. ADRIAN DANIELS
Business Leader,
GuyExpo Patron
Herstelling, East Bank Demerara