THE British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) partnered with international artiste, Maxi Priest to host a charity auction during its Business Forum & Networking Event at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, on November 6th, 2025.

The event formed part of a high-level Business Forum that featured Government Ministers, Sir Trevor Phillips OBE, and representatives from major international companies, including ExxonMobil, among many others, highlighting the growing partnership between the United Kingdom, Guyana, and the wider Caribbean, a release from the Chamber said.

The live auction, jointly hosted by Chairman Faizal Khan and Maxi Priest, raised a total of £21,035 to support relief efforts in Jamaica following recent hurricanes.

According to the release, Maxi Priest in sharing his heartfelt sentiments said, “Jamaica has shared its ‘one love’ message with the world for decades, and it’s truly heartwarming to see that love and unity return in our time of need.”

He added, “Unity is a healing power, and I’m so happy to see it at work. I want to thank everyone who made the BritCham Guyana and Maxi Priest Auction for Jamaica Hurricane Relief possible, those who donated items, those who bid, those who attended, took photos, listened to the music, and kept the vibe alive for the auction after an all-day business forum.

From the President of Guyana, H.E Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who took his personal painting off his wall and made sure it was carried safely and arrived at Chelsea Football Club in time for the auction, to the professional footballers and cricketers, sponsors, artists, the Chelsea and BritCham staff, Faizal and the executives of BritCham, and even the cameramen, singers, and audio teams who stayed back to make the event amazing with such a fantastic spirit of unity, thank you all.

A special thank you as well to the incredible artists Luciano and Aswad, whose performances lit up the night with love and energy, and to Ali Campbell of UB40, whose generous donation helped make the auction a success. It was incredible to see the ‘One Love’ spirit flow from Guyana and the UK back into Jamaica.”

Meanwhile, Faizal Khan, Founding Chairman of BritCham Guyana, said: “This initiative embodies the spirit of regional unity and the power of partnerships. Guyana stands at the heart

of the Caribbean’s growth, and BritCham is committed to not only fostering business but also being a force for good across the region.

I am proud to see how quickly both the Guyanese and UK communities have come together for this cause. The generosity and spirit of the people who attended this event show how business, culture, and community can unite to uplift our region.

We are proud to stand with our Caribbean family in times of need, and this auction is a testament to what we can achieve together.”

The release listed a total of 22 auctioned items which included a guitar by the legendary, Ali Campbell from UB40, signed guitar by Luciano, an eight-day Guyana Rainforest Adventure Experience sponsored by the Guyana Tourism Authority, Wilderness Explorers, Cara Lodge, Atta Rainforest Lodge, Waikin Ranch and AirDash, a signed Maxi Priest / BritCham Guyana Greenheart Wooden Engraved Plaque created by Branderz Guyana & XM 25-Year-Old Limited Edition Rum and a signed Kadell Daniel Guyana National Team Football Shirt from Gold Cup 2019.

All proceeds will go directly to organisations coordinating recovery and rebuilding efforts in Jamaica, the release said adding that person who would like to donate to the ongoing initiative can contact the BritCham Guyana Secretariat.