-Canadian, Surinamese & BVI firms showcase confidence in economy
GUYANA’S Building Expo 2025 has attracted a wave of international businesses eager to tap into the world’s fast-growing economy. Among the exhibitors are three firms with roots in Suriname, Canada, and the British Virgin Islands (BVI), all of which expressed optimism about Guyana’s potential, and signalled their intention to deepen their presence in the local market.

One of the companies making its debut at the ‘expo’ is Fluid Professional Pool Products and Services, a Suriname-based supplier of pool equipment. Commercial Director Dryon Ellis explained that the decision to exhibit in Guyana came after noticing rising demand from local clients.
“Fluid is a company that specialises. We are based in Suriname, and over there we are specialised in pool equipment. And we carry everything that is needed for small, big, or commercial pools,” Ellis said.
He explained that while Fluid has been supplying Guyana with equipment for the past two years, the ‘expo’ marked a major step towards more permanent operations.
“With this exhibition; after this exhibition, we hope to get so many orders that there is a need for us to establish a serious showroom here,” Ellis said, adding that for now, stock is readily available out of Suriname. Ellis noted that Guyana’s pace of development and construction makes it an ideal market.
“Guyana is even more booming than Suriname. So, we do good business in Suriname… If I can get a nice market share here, I can do probably even better than Suriname,” he said.

Ellis believes that Guyana’s rising demand for high-end housing and new hotels will accelerate growth. He added that as an investor, right now is the best time to not just invest, but establish a business in Guyana.
“The demand is higher here than in Suriname currently. And it will not stay like that forever, so I don’t need to come like five years from now. It is now! For the next five years,” he emphasised.
Another international player at the ‘expo’ is Atlantic Edge Insurance Brokerage Inc., a company with three years of operations in Guyana, and roots in the British Virgin Islands.
Manager Sharon Ramrattan described the brokerage as client-focused, with a commitment to education and service. Ramrattan stressed that Guyana’s rapid development makes it a natural place for the brokerage to expand.
“Guyana is the fastest-growing economy right now. And with all the influx of businesses in Guyana, we are available seven days a week,” she said.
While the company awaits a special-purpose licence to expand its services further, Ramrattan said the reception from Guyanese clients has been encouraging.
“With all these companies moving to Guyana, the reception has been good,” she noted, adding that the brokerage’s international backing gives it the leverage to deliver high-quality services in the local market.
The ‘expo’ also saw the launch of Arc Brothers Guyana, a new venture led by Canadian businessman Angelo Saltarelli. Based in Toronto, Saltarelli owns Arc Brothers Electrical, which supplies and installs electrical systems. In Guyana, however, the focus is on collaborating and supplying higher-quality materials that meet Canadian standards.
“What we’re doing is we’re bringing higher quality stuff that actually we use in Canada that has all the certificates. So, you’re going to get a higher quality product which causes no fire, no electrical shock, and bringing the standards up a little better in Guyana at a quality price,” Saltarelli said.
The company has already opened a showroom on David Street, Kitty, with its grand opening scheduled for September, and has already done extensive collaborative work with local companies. He explained that the move to Guyana was inspired by encouragement from his business associates.
Saltarelli, who has been travelling back and forth for over a year, said his experience so far has been overwhelmingly positive.
“Feedback here has been fantastic, I’ve got to say. So, you know, I was a little hesitant and nervous, because I’m not familiar with Guyana, but I’ve been coming back and forth for a year, and every time I come here, it seems to get better and better,” he said.
Saltarelli further shared that the goal is not to negatively impact and stifle local businesses, but rather support them, adding, “I want to give the good material and I’ve met up with a lot of local electricians, and we kind of did a small partnership where I’ll direct the work to them, but they can come and get our product and we go from there,” he said.
The presence of companies like Fluid, Atlantic Edge Insurance Brokerage, and Arc Brothers Guyana highlights the growing confidence that international investors have in Guyana’s economy. With sectors from construction to insurance and electrical supplies positioning themselves to serve a rapidly expanding market, Building Expo 2025 has further highlighted Guyana’s role as a magnet for global business.