Latest update September 3rd, 2026 10:25 AM
Preparations underway for 11th Berbice Expo 2015
Organisers of the Annual Berbice Exposition and Trade Fair, the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce(CCCC) has promised to make this year’s event bigger and better than before. This is according to President and Coordinator Mr. Tajpaul Adjodhea.
The exposition which will be held for the first time in September opens on Friday.
Works on decorating the entrance to Berbice Expo 2015
It will run until Monday at the Albion Community Centre.
According to Adjodhea preparations are going at a satisfactorily pace and they are leaving no stones unturned to make this event the show piece trade activity in the country, especially since there are no Guy Expo or building expo this year. The event which is in its 11th year will be held under theme “Fostering National Pride, Advancing Economic Progress.”
Adjodhea stated that the theme this year was strategically chosen in line with the collation government of unity and national cohesion.
The opening ceremony will feature an opening address by President David Granger. Also expected to be a part of the ceremony are Minister of Business, Dominique Gaskin and Minister of Tourism Cathy Hughes.
Taking the theme into consideration Mr Adjodhea stated that the Chamber will try to use the opportunity to help return Berbice to what it was before. The activity this year is expected to be held in collaboration with the Government of Guyana through the Ministries of Business and Tourism.
Adjodhea said that one of the reasons why the expo is being held, and taking the theme into consideration, is “to give producers in the Berbice region and Berbice-based businesses the opportunity to help showcase themselves. It also will help the businesses to get the opportunity to create links and create new partners and opportunities with other businesses outside of the region.”
According to Adjodhea so far in excess of 80 exhibitors have signed up to be a part of the showpiece event. Apart from the regular Guyanese companies that are expected to be in attendance displaying products of all sorts. Some new ones expected on board this year are; Citizens Bank, Assuria Insurance Company, Fibre Tech, J.R Trading company among others, while Comfort Sleep will be returning.
Among the sponsors are the Government of Guyana, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry Of Business, Guyana Tourism Authority, Beharry Group of companies, Banks DIH Limited, Digicel, Ansa Mc Al, Republic Bank, among others.
Most of the Companies plan to have big giveaways at the event. The Coordinator stated that the activity will have the usual pomp and ceremony and fanfare. The usual surrounding activities will also be there with games providing entertainment for adults and children.
A multiplicity of food stalls will be there and different beverage companies will also be on hand to outdo each other. The activity has become a household name in Berbice and Guyana, and persons are looking forward “to it because they know the importance and the benefits that can be derived from such an activity”. He is urging Guyanese to come out and support the event because what will be on offer this year will be special.
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