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A Special International Report Prepared by The Washington Times Advertising Department - Published on June 30, 2000

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Advertisers

 Barama Company Limited

 Demerara Bank

 Demerara Distillers Ltd.

 Le Meridien Pegasus Hotel

 New GPC Inc., House of Limacol

 Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc.

 Trust Company (Guyana) Limited

 MACORP

 Scotiabank

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A Special International Report Prepared by The Washington Times
Advertising Department
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Written by:
Seeta Mohamed
Marketing Director:
Nadira Shah Ullyett
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Key contacts

President,
His Excellency Bharrat Jagdeo

Office of the President
New Garden Street
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel : (592) 2 51330
Fax : (592) 2 69969

Prime Minister
Minister of Communication
Hon. Samuel A. Hinds, M.P.

Whight's Lane, Kingston
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel : (592) 2 66955
Fax : (592) 2 67563

Gobind N Ganga, Ph.D.
Director, Research

Bank of Guyana
1 Avenue of the Republic
P.O. Box 1003
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel : (592) 2 63256
Fax : (592) 2 72965
Cable : CENTRALBANK
Telex GY 2267

Private Sector Commission
157 Waterloo Street
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel : (592) 2 50977
Fax : (592) 2 50978

Guyana Manufacturers'
Association

157 Waterloo Street
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel : (592) 2 74295
Fax : (592) 2 55615

Tourism Association of Guyana
157 Waterloo Street
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel : (592) 2 50807
Fax : (592) 2 50817

In the United States

Guyana Permanent Mission
(New York)
H.E. Mr. S.R. Insanally,
O.R., CCH
Ambassador and Permanent
Representative

866 U.N. Plaza, Suite 505
New York, NY 10017
Tel : (212) 963 7555
Fax : (212) 935 7548

Guyana Consulate (New York)
Consul General

866 U.N. Plaza, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
Tel : (212) 527 3215
Fax : (212) 527 3229

Honorary Consul (Miami, USA)
Mr. Hilton G. Ramcharitar

13761 Appalachian Trail
Davie, Florida 33325
Tel : (954) 797 7742
Fax : (954) 797 7603

Honorary Consul (Houston, Texas)
Ms. Terry Reis

1810 Woodland Park Drive
Houston, Texas 77077
Tel : (713) 497 4466

Honorary Consul(Cleveland, Ohio)
Mr. Festus Brotherson Jr.

5288 Hamilton Road
Medina Township,
Ohio 44256
Tel : (330) 723 0801

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Table of Contents

President Bharrat Jagdeo pursues foreign and local investment, builds confidence in private sector

Privately-owned, U.S. spaceport for Guyana

Business in Guyana: What investors have to say

Private sector seeks joint venture with foreign and local compnies, promotes dialogue with government

Barama largest investor in the forestry sector

Changes in financial system promote strength and stability

Demerara Bank Limited: the first commercial bank established by private sector

Scotia Bank is pioneer in its branch network

The best rum in the world is the Demerara rum

Manufacturers' Association takes initiative on development bank

Guyana abounds with investment opportunities

Key Contacts

Guyana's rich culture has its roots in its colorful history

Guyana as a tourist destination - an adventure in the wonders of nature

International mines show interest through massive investments in exploration and mining

Guyana offers shipping terminals of international standards

Most vibrant trust company in the Caribbean

U.S.-based Guyanese invest in pharmaceutical factory - New GPC Inc.

Caterpillar awards MACORP for 60-year relationship

Significant Dates in Guyanese History

Gafsons poised to meet challenges of 21st century

Sugar is still the main foreign exchange earner

Guyana from A to Z