–Go-Invest CEO says at launch of CIF Investment Village

AS stakeholders from across the region gather in Guyana for the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF), Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer Dr. Peter Ramsaroop has said that the region can deliver an investment climate that the world takes note of by working together.

Dr. Ramsaroop made this remark during the launching of the Investment Village, which is a key part of the ongoing CIF that puts businesses around the region on display for possible investment opportunities.

According to the Chief Investment Officer, the event is being held in Guyana at the right time, as the country is currently leading the efforts in investments across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

He noted the creation of opportunities for businesses, and even countries in the region to partner in various areas.

He gave an example and indicated that a project is in the works for the twinning of a tourism product between Barbados and Guyana, which could see persons spending a few days on the beaches of Barbados and a few days in Guyana’s jungle.

“Let’s build this regional investment power to make all of our nations great,” he said.

Against this backdrop, he urged those present to take advantage of the opportunities here, and when they return to their respective countries to pursue the possibility of partnering with each other and twinning products.

He added, “Working together, we could deliver an investment climate that the world takes note of.”
He indicated that bringing the region together is what the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export)’s mission is about and the investment village further demonstrates this.

“Our goal is to make something out of it; twin our products, get to the wider market. Let’s think outside of the box,” he said.

Meanwhile, Executive Director at the Caribbean Export, Dr. Damie Sinanan said that the investment village is where the action happens as exhibitors will be displaying their products and services to investors.

The village will feature product presentations which will highlight what the Caribbean has to offer in terms of investment.