THOUSANDS of patrons took time out to visit GuyExpo yesterday to get a glimpse of what Guyana has to offer. Many people expressed their pleasant surprise as they had expected to view the same thing yet again but was blown away with the lay out and new products available.
Vanie Coonjah, customer service supervisor at Enetworks, speaking with the Guyana Chronicle noted that the company has been serving the community for some time now with a reliable cable service. She noted that yet again the company is giving patrons at the GuyExpo, the opportunity to have their cable set up with a 50% discount on installation and can be done within five working days. She also alluded to the fact only recently Enetworks has signed a multi-year agreement to use O3b’s unique ‘Fibre in the sky’ satellite network and the company also encourage patrons to take advantage of their other optical connections.
Newlife is a new housing scheme that will be located in Providence on the East Bank of Demerara. According to a representative of the company, for the first time in Guyana a five star state- of-the-art gated residence offering all modern amenities” to ensure that you live that deeply desired new life.” She also explained that the company offers within the community services such as supermarket, bar, post office, telecommunication, gym and swimming pool among others. “Our prime focus is to turn everyday hustle and bustle into a relaxing, enjoyable, comfortable lifestyle where all your desires can be met in a safe, secure and healthy environment,” she said.
“GT&T’s Village is a free WIFI zone” Joyann Branford, Sales Supervisor at Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) said. She explained that GT&T has been participating in GuyExpo for many years and see this venture as one where they get to meet consumers and assist them on a one on one basis. She related as a norm the company has a special offer that is done specifically for GuyExpo and this year they are focusing on the “myaccount” service this is where patrons can access their phone bills or dsl bills online. GT&T also have offers on DSL Lite and standard service; and on mobile sim cards.
Public Relations Officer of Ansa Mcal, Darshanie Yussuf, said that this year the company is focusing on their Panadol line. She said “since the outbreak of Chikungunya virus they have decided to assist with marketing heavily on Panadol the recommended pain reliever of the virus.” She noted that over the years Ansa Mcal has been a corporate sponsor and they have seen many returns, the main one being able to educate patrons of the products that are available to them. Yussuf said “persons would say I didn’t know this company distributes this product” and with this we are able to let them know on a face to face basis what we distribute. She noted also that the company carries a large variety of products from beauty products, Food, and Household items, Pharmaceuticals, and Wines and Spirits.
GuyExpo 2014 will culminate all activities today with a concert sponsored by Ansa Mcal at National Exhibition Site under the theme, ‘Transformation: Partnering for a Better Guyana’.
Written By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally