DURING GuyExpo many patrons poured into the Exhibition Site at Sophia to be a part of the great deals and new products being offered by both local and international groups. 

And Digicel Guyana yet again was not a let-down to its consumers, with many deals every night. The company promoted deals from as low as $3,500 for a mobile telephone, with one month free data plan and a chance to win nightly prizes. Speaking with Public Relations Manager, Vidya Bijlall-Sanichara, she said that 2014 is the seventh year that Digicel Guyana is participating in GuyExpo and has always benefited from the event. She noted that because of the large crowd that gathers over the four nights “our staff is given the chance to either assist existing consumers or to be able to educate others on why this service is the better one.”

HERE TO STAY

Sanichara said that one major reason for Digicel Guyana continuing its participation is to cement their presence in the telecommunications market and to also show Guyanese that they are committed to the country. “We want Guyanese to understand that we are here to stay, we are not going anywhere,” she emphasised.

SATELLITE SERVICES
iNet Communications is part of the Global Technology Group and is a licensed telecommunications provider in Guyana. iNet has recently started to offer similar networking solutions to corporations. Global Technology is currently Apple’s only authorised reseller in Guyana. Mala Harichand, sales representative at Global Technology, explained that at present the

company is providing satellite services to remote locations and villages in Guyana.
“This service is not dependent on a telephone line or fiber optic cables,” she said. The company’s main focus is on gold and diamond miners, remote schools and hospitals, resorts, ranches and farms. “We currently have services in Regions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10. And some of these areas are Bartica, Mabaruma, Port Kaituma, Mahdia and Lethem among others,” she said. She also noted that most persons who are acquiring the iNet services are first-time users.

INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION

Trinidad National Flour Mill partnered with Desinco Trading to distribute ‘Command Performance Premium Dog Food’. When Guyana Chronicle visited their booth, a representative explained that ‘Command Performance’ was created with dog lovers in mind. “Both varieties of the product provide the right nutrients that will lengthen your dog’s lifespan and the food offers 30 percent more protein than other brands.” She also observed that the prices are very competitive and are available from 2kg to 22.5kg bags.
Cosmetics BeautyWorld from Brazil is only six months old and has taken Guyana by storm. Maisa Da Silva, owner of Cachaça 86 and Cosmetics Beauty World, said that business has been excellent and their products are going “like hot cakes” but her

main goal at the expo was to let persons become aware of the products. She noted that persons wanted to buy the products at the expo but she prefers them to visit her store that is located on South Road. “Business is excellent and we are only here for six months now,” she noted and her authentic Brazilian products range from hair and skin products as well as an array of cosmetics.
Part of the Surinamese delegation, Associatie Van Surinaamse Fabrikanten (ASFA), a group of companies that marketed their products during GuyExpo is in high praise of the opportunity that they were given. A representative from Coropina, a line of fruit juices and peanut butter, explained that the company’s line can be used as a simple fruit juice or a part of a cocktail. He said that the company is blown away by the response of Guyanese and they will definitely be looking for a distributor here in Guyana. Another section promoted their dishwashing and seasoning products and also echoed their partner’s sentiments.
Beepats also collaborated with a section of the Surinamese delegation, Consolidate Industries Cooperation (CIC), to distribute Ozon soap powder and detergents. It was noted that during the expo this group had deals that attracted a large group of patrons, especially housewives. Speaking to the Guyana Chronicle, staff of Beepats noted that this collaboration is now seven years old and going strong. The Beepats Group saw it fit to market this brand of product at GuyExpo because of their confidence that “our product is one of the best.”