THE newly-elected Executive Management Committee of the Essequibo Islands–West Demerara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (R3CCI), led by its President, Ms. Bhabita Albert, met

with His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday to discuss strategic collaboration and priorities for Region Three’s private sector.

In the landmark meeting, R3CCI executives shared their vision for a more engaged and empowered regional business community, grounded in Ms. Albert’s election manifesto, a release from the chamber said.

It emphasised that discussions focused on tangible ways to ensure Region Three businesses and citizens benefit from the country’s growing prosperity, particularly as massive investments in infrastructure, manufacturing, housing,

and education continue to transform the region.

“We reaffirmed our commitment to restoring the Chamber’s role as a proactive voice in Guyana’s development,” said Ms. Albert, the first woman to lead the Chamber since its earliest formation.

“Our renewed focus goes beyond business, and is designed to improve lives, strengthen our community, and ensure Region

Three’s GDP grows along with the nation’s,” she added.

The release added that among the topics addressed with the President were the Chamber’s plans to aggregate local suppliers to meet oil and gas service needs; opportunities for public-private partnerships, and the revitalisation of R3CCI’s presence in regional and national policy dialogues.

“Ms. Albert and her team emphasised that transparency, inclusion, and results will define this new era of Chamber leadership,” the release said, adding that as part of its renewed outreach, the Chamber will host a Business Cocktail & Networking Event on June 23, 2025, where the Executive Committee will share its 2025–2026 roadmap for the Region.

Business leaders, government officials, investors, and members of the public are encouraged to attend and contribute to

this new phase of regional partnership.