AS a faithful visitor to GuyExpo over the years, as a patron and as a volunteer, I would like to acknowledge the role of the combined efforts of all stakeholders that work tirelessly to ensure that the event is executed.
Over the last few days I have noticed, as has become the norm leading up to any national event in Guyana, there is a barrage of diatribe condemning the organsiers or the event itself.
With just a few days to go before the opening ceremony of GuyExpo, I would like to encourage Guyanese at large to not be duped by the ranting they read in sections of the press, but rather to be the judge themselves.
Please do not misinterpret my message; I do firmly believe that one has the right to express their opinion and to criticize. However, I am absolutely against forcing rubbish on a populace that is intelligent and perceptive.
GuyExpo over the years has been a success. We may ask ourselves, is this success based on the number of persons passing through the gates? The answer is yes; because this shows the level of interest in the Expo. Is the success based on the number of Exhibitors? The answer is yes; because this shows the impact they know the event will have on their businesses. Is the success based on the number of sponsors? The answer is again yes; because this shows the confidence they have that the Expo brings benefits and continues to be a successful event over the past 15 years.
I am also confident that genuine business linkages were created and that businesses continue to expand as a result of the platform that GuyExpo provides. One need not take my word for it. A few hours of research and a bit of investigating skills will reveal the multitude of success stories small, medium size and large businesses have achieved.
All who were involved in promoting this event need to be applauded; from whatever background they hail, whatever their profession.
GuyExpo has always been a first-class event that all of Guyana needs to be proud. I wait with bated breath to see all of the improvements and additions that this year’s event will bring, come October 2nd to 5th.
PERCIVAL AMSTERDAM