Sep 25, 2026
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Local businesses stand to gain fresh momentum as GuyExpo 2026 was launched on Thursday, promising new markets, partnerships and growth for the private sector.
Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues launched the four-day trade exhibition at the National Exhibition Centre, under the theme "Creating Tomorrow's Opportunities Through Today's Investments."
Rodrigues reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting small businesses and helping local enterprises grow, employ more people, produce more locally and compete on wider markets.
She described GuyExpo as an important fixture on the business calendar and a platform celebrating the creativity, innovation and enterprise of Guyanese businesses.
"GuyExpo is a celebration of Guyanese ingenuity. It is a celebration of everything that is great and good and special about Guyanese, our culture, our innovation, and the pride that we have in what is our own," Rodrigues said.
She said the theme reflects the importance of investing today in people, skills, technology, infrastructure and ideas to shape future opportunities.
Rodrigues encouraged exhibitors to use the event not only to showcase their products and services, but also to build relationships with customers, partners, investors and suppliers.
Representatives of several corporate sponsors also spoke at the launch, including KSM Investments, the Guyana Manufacturers and Services Association (GMSA), Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) and Ansa McAl, reflecting continued private sector support for the exhibition.
The launch also featured the unveiling of the official GuyExpo 2026 website, giving exhibitors, sponsors and the public a central source of information.
Registration for exhibitors and sponsors opened immediately afterwards, marking the start of preparations for the November event.
Rodrigues said the exhibition continues to play a key role in bringing businesses and consumers together.
GuyExpo 2026 takes place at the National Exhibition Centre from November 12-15.
