7 November 2025
By Publisher Ray Carmen
In a defining moment for Caribbean trade and international business, Guyana has become the first English-speaking Caribbean country to establish a World Trade Centre—a bold step that signals the nation’s ascent as a regional hub for commerce, innovation, and global partnerships.
The new World Trade Centre Guyana (WTCG) is more than just a landmark structure—it is a symbol of economic ambition and a gateway to a wider world. Anchored in Georgetown, this state-of-the-art complex brings Guyana into an elite network of more than 300 World Trade Centres spanning nearly 100 countries. The WTCG aims to connect local businesses with global markets, attract foreign investment, and foster knowledge exchange through conferences, exhibitions, and cross-border collaborations.
Guyana’s Moment in the Sun
For years, Guyana’s name has been synonymous with vast natural wealth—its forests, rivers, and recently, its extraordinary oil reserves. Now, that wealth is being transformed into infrastructure and opportunity. The establishment of the WTCG marks a new chapter in the country’s evolution from a resource-based economy into a diversified player in global trade.
President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s administration has actively pursued economic transformation, with an emphasis on digitalisation, green growth, and trade expansion. The WTCG will serve as the centrepiece of these efforts, positioning Guyana not just as an exporter of goods, but as an international business destination.
Gateway to the Region
As the only English-speaking nation in South America, Guyana sits at the crossroads between the Caribbean and Latin America—a strategic location that makes it a natural bridge for trade between continents. The WTCG’s mission reflects that dual identity, fostering partnerships that extend beyond the Caribbean basin into new markets across the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Regional leaders have hailed the initiative as a potential catalyst for Caribbean economic integration, signalling that the future of Caribbean trade may well be written in Georgetown.
Looking Ahead
The World Trade Centre Guyana will host international business forums, trade exhibitions, and corporate offices, all designed to nurture entrepreneurship and investment. It is envisioned as a place where Caribbean creativity meets global capital—where ideas, goods, and opportunities flow freely.
As the sun rises over Georgetown’s skyline, Guyana’s new World Trade Centre stands as a gleaming emblem of progress—a bold declaration that the Caribbean is ready to compete on the world stage.
