{"id":14161,"date":"2023-11-22T14:36:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T14:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=14161"},"modified":"2023-11-22T14:36:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T14:36:15","slug":"guyexpo-returns-showcasing-guyanas-vibrant-industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/guyexpo-returns-showcasing-guyanas-vibrant-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"GuyExpo Returns: Showcasing Guyana&#8217;s Vibrant Industries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>After a seven-year hiatus, GuyExpo has made a grand return, opening its doors to over 250 booths and a myriad of attractions at the Sophia Exhibition Centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event, organized under the theme &#8220;Transforming Guyana Through Investment, Innovation, and Resilience,&#8221; aims to showcase the diverse strengths of Guyana&#8217;s businesses, ranging from macro to small, medium, and large enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, emphasized the significance of GuyExpo as a platform to highlight Guyana&#8217;s potential as a food-secure nation capable of supplying the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kristin-GuyExpo-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Walrond encouraged both Guyanese residents and visitors to explore the exhibits and take pride in the offerings available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who is currently performing the duties of the President, expressed the government&#8217;s determination to stimulate growth within the business sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Expo serves as a vital initiative to foster economic development and showcase the country&#8217;s potential for investment and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GuyExpo, known as Guyana&#8217;s largest trade and investment exposition, offers more than just a platform for agriculture and petroleum industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Kristin-GuyExpo-2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The event features a diverse array of booths, a kid&#8217;s zone, a food court, and entertainment options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scheduled events include a chutney night, local artist showcases, and steel pan entertainment, providing a mix of cultural experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The return of GuyExpo marks a commitment to promoting economic resilience and growth within Guyana, creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes to thrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event, which began in 1995 and was held annually between 2004 and 2016, is expected to contribute significantly to the country&#8217;s trade and investment landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a seven-year hiatus, GuyExpo has made a grand return, opening its doors to over 250 booths and a myriad of attractions at the Sophia Exhibition Centre. The event, organized&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14162,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[361,350],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14161","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-and-economy","category-news"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14161"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14161\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14165,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14161\/revisions\/14165"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}