GIVEN that Guyana has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, both international and local businessmen are taking advantage of the investment opportunities the nation offers.

Local businessman and one of Guyana’s most prominent entrepreneurs, Azruddin Mohamed of Mohamed’s Enterprise, is currently constructing a modern, state-of-the-art, multi-million-dollar office complex at Camp and Lamaha Streets in Georgetown.

After paying a visit to the construction site on Tuesday, the businessman told the Guyana Chronicle, in an exclusive interview, that he was thrilled to see how quickly the work is progressing. According to his estimation, he explained that 50 percent of the construction has been finished and he is very optimistic that the structure will be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

Like all of Mohamed’s investment, he explained that it is not just about erecting a building, but it is about transforming the landscape of the respective area. He also related that the government has put Guyana in a position where the local businessman like himself can invest comfortably, knowing that the possibilities are endless.

The business mogul also stated that the business community is getting an opportunity to create employment for their countrymen, which, according to him, is a plus for their families and the nation.

Mohamed further explained that he became interested in erecting the state-of-the-art office facility due to the high demand for office space because of the “rapid development of the country’s economy.”

He said “we have an oil and gas sector that is flourishing, and it is only fitting that we, as a country, and as business owners, provide the best standards, amenities, and service to keep up with an already demanding economy. We need to remember that times are changing, and we need to keep up and as the economy rises so should our standards as well.

The businessman continued: “Guyana is recognised for its oil and gas, tourism, culture, the people and our hospitality and I believe that we should use that as a motivation for us to raise our standards in business as well as ourselves and want to do better.”

According to Mohamed, the eight-storey office complex will be one of international standards as well as one that will be fully equipped with all the required amenities such as lunch and conference rooms, kitchenettes, toilet facilities and much more.

Mohamed related that the health and safety of workers in the workplace is a priority for him, which is why he said that he has ensured that the building is also equipped with the necessary fire protection equipment as well as different entrance and exit points. The building will also be outfitted with an elevator and a designated parking area on the ground floor.