IN a move to increase the business and trade ties between the Dominican Republic and Guyana, a Dominican Republic Chamber of Commerce was launched at the ongoing Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, on Tuesday.

The launch of this chamber of commerce also comes on the heels of the inaugural direct flight from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Guyana.

Delivering remarks, the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Guyana, Ernesto Torres-Pereyra, said that thus far, the two countries have been able to foster good business relations and have formed great networks over time.
He said: “We have also created a very earnest network and very functional line of communication between the business communities and the government agencies.”

Torres-Pereyra added that in just over a year, the two countries have had engagements which included large business delegations.
He added that with this move to establish a chamber, the best is yet to come in terms of business relations between the two countries.

“So I earnestly can say the best is yet to come,” the ambassador remarked.
During the proceedings, officials of the chamber also indicated that as part of the first contribution to Guyana, they showcased InterEnergy, a company which has been providing reliable and cost-effective energy to countries in the Caribbean and Latin America.

At that time it was further stated that with the new link, InterEnergy could possibly assist Guyana in moving towards sustainable and reliable energy.
Earlier this week, at the ceremony for the inaugural direct flight from the Dominican Republic to Guyana, the ambassador said that the two countries have never been closer and will continue to work towards further relations and trade.