~says conference will target wider audience, promote information and inclusivity
THE Canada-Guyana Chambers of Commerce (CGCC) has organised its inaugural energy ‘link up’, an oil and gas conference centred on affordability and inclusivity, with the purpose of expanding the energy dialogue in Guyana and enhancing accessibility to information and education.
At a media briefing on Wednesday, the chamber’s Director Dr. Surendra Persaud, disclosed that the event will become a recurring one, offering a wide range of opportunities within the country’s oil and gas sector.

“This is a first step in the process of bringing the valuable information and education that is necessary to the average Guyanaese,” Dr. Persaud said.
He expounded on the fact that the idea to host the conference was generated through several outreaches conducted by the chambers. These outreaches found that some Guyanese have difficulty accessing information to tap into the energy industry.
“For a vast majority of Guyanese are gaps in their knowledge. And we’re all quite aware that many of these persons are unable to access the conferences we have, from time to time, for a variety of reasons.”

Meanwhile, CGCC’s Chief Executive Officer Ms Rochelle Parasram, delved further into what patrons can expect from the conference.
“It is not just a conference, but the transformative experience aimed at making the world of energy approachable, and valuable to all Guyanese,” Parasram said, adding:
“Our goal is to elevate the understanding of the energy sector through an affordable and a transformative platform. And we want to help you strategically position yourself for success in this ever-evolving industry.”

The event is expected to create avenues for small businesses and other stakeholders.
“Our theme getting more people involved in energy embodies our commitment to empowering communities, fostering knowledge and skill sharing, and creating job opportunities. We believe in making the energy sector accessible to everyone, from your neighbour to your local business gurus.”

Also delivering brief remarks Jake Thomas, Counsellor and Senior Trade Commissioner at the High Commission of Canada to Guyana, noted that the two nations have been strengthening their bilateral relations and with the country’s massive growth trajectory, such a conference could not be held at a more opportune time.
The Canada-Guyana Chamber of Commerce was launched in Georgetown in December 2020