THE International Energy Conference and Expo has hailed the “exemplary contribution” from Scotiabank Guyana as the lone financial institution to sponsor the Conference and Expo this year.
According to a press release from the organisers, Scotiabank Guyana came on board the event as a silver sponsor.

Kurt Baboolall, Chief Executive Officer of the IECEG 2023, said: “The aforementioned is fully aligned with our secretariat’s and government’s vision; as such, we are happy that Scotiabank chose to participate at this year’s Conference and Expo.

“Their participation is evidence of their continuous contribution to Guyana’s economy and support of driving the energy conversation forward. The Secretariat looks forward to their long-term support and applauds their decision to be the first Bank in Guyana to take a significant position sponsor.”

The bank has operated in Guyana for over 55 years and has four branches strategically placed throughout the country.

“Scotiabank continues to offer a complete range of retail and commercial banking services, including electronic cash management and merchant services. The bank also offers business banking services to small and medium-sized enterprises,” the release stated.

Ambica Bissessar, Country Manager (Ag.), Scotiabank Guyana, said: “We were pleased to be a part of this year’s Conference and Expo. It was a great opportunity for us to connect with customers face-to-face, and establish new relationships with the business community.

“We remain committed to providing the highest level of customer service here in Guyana and are actively working on introducing some enhanced products and services, including a new and improved user experience on Scotia Online Banking.”

Scotiabank Guyana joined a range of other local companies that signed on for the second edition of the Conference and Expo. Those companies included ExxonMobil Guyana, GTT Business Solutions, Hess Corporation, CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited, and Digicel Business.

The Conference and Expo was able to garner support from the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-INVEST) and the Government of Guyana. The event attracted over 30 sponsors, almost 200 exhibitors and saw over 1,000 attendees to the Conference and Expo, daily.