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Rossignol Butcheries Guyana officially opens
– “a representation of regional integration,” says Minister of Agriculture
Rossignol staff showcasing some of the imported meat available at the butchery
Rossignol Butcheries Guyana, which includes five partners, was officially declared open yesterday evening at their Lot 76-77 Church Street, Georgetown location.
The list of guest speakers included the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, Suriname Minister of Trade and Industry Mr. Raymond Sapoen and Ambassador of the Republic of Suriname, Ms. Mehroen Nisa Kurban-Baboe. In their presentations, they all agreed that the opening of the butchery in Guyana is a representation of regional integration that provides much benefit for the people of Guyana and Suriname.
Robert Van Dijk, Gerrard Van Dijk, Bryan Renten, Humphrey Blom and Rick Ravensway are the five partners that are spearheading the company which is known to produce the highest quality of meat, freshly baked bread and appetizing pastries.
One of the Partners, Gerrard Van Dijk, indicated to this newspaper that the company has six other branches that are operating in Suriname and because of the potential of the Guyanese market; they have taken the bold step to invest and offer their services.
Van Dijk explained that he is very happy with this partnership between Guyana and Suriname and added that the company “takes extra care in the preparation of the meat.”
In his address to members of the audience, Renten explained they have spent over 1.2 million USD to construct the business. The majority of the meat sold at the butchery is bought locally but only a small quantity is imported from the U.S.A and Suriname.
He added that their excellent assortment of bread is also imported from Suriname.
“We will work with farmers to help them improve farming techniques so that a higher quality of meat can be provided and the standard can be maintained,” explained Renten.
Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry, Mr. John Tracey, stressed that the occasion not only celebrates the opening of the business but rather the increase of standards in the Industry.
Mr. Tracey added that the opening of the company is a vote of confidence in Guyana. “We celebrate here today, the deepening of relations between our regional and international neighbours. I am pleased with the strengthening of not only our cultural links between Guyana and Suriname but also the economic relations as well,” expressed an enthused Tracey.
“Whether it is with local or other entrepreneurs, we have proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that Guyana is a good place to invest,” said Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Ramsammy.
The Minister explained that while he is proud and honored that the Company has chosen to come to Guyana, he added that they will provide competition that is good for others which will ultimately catapult Guyana to a place of constantly striving to improve in its quality of meat which is provided for local consumption.
“I know we are used to seeing the glaring headlines of negatives in Guyana but there are a lot of good things happening in our country. Though our country is a victim of non tariff barriers, we are the only CARICOM country that has an O.I.E certificate. (The World Organization for Animal Health was formerly named Office International des Epizooties, hence OIE which is an international organization that monitors diseases in animals.) Not only were we awarded this certificate but we are on the verge of receiving our second. In the face of all the challenges we face as a poor nation, these are some of the things we should be proud of and celebrate,” the Minister added.
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, patrons got the opportunity to interact with the partners of the company as they were given a tour of the Butchery. This provided a perfect platform for networking as the attendees enjoyed the delicacies prepared by the Butchery.
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