GUYANA TO PARTICIPATE IN WTC LATIN AMERICAN REGIONAL MEETING

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024: The World Trade Center Georgetown (WTCG) is participating in the Latin American regional meeting of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), which officially commenced on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.

The meeting brings together key trade representatives from across the region and will also feature the formal inauguration of the World Trade Center Santo Domingo Tower, officiated by His Excellency, President Luis Abinader.

The WTCG delegation, led by Executive Chairman Komal Samaroo and Executive Director Wesley Kirton, will engage in discussions on several key topics, including artificial intelligence as a tool to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of small and medium-sized companies; the development of business tourism; nearshoring and free trade zones as business detonators; and WTC Miami as a business facilitator of Latin American and Caribbean trade.

The Dominican Republic's Finance Minister, Jochi Vicente, will brief attendees on the nation’s current political and economic climate.

World Trade Centers from across the region will make presentations during the meeting, with Mr. Wesley Kirton speaking on behalf of WTC Georgetown, Guyana, further contributing to the dialogue on trade and economic collaboration in the Latin American-Caribbean region.