In a landmark development for regional trade and business development, Guyana has officially commissioned the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) first World Trade Centre (WTC). Located at High Street, Kingston, Georgetown, the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG) is poised to become a strategic hub for commerce, trade services, and entrepreneurial growth—especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The state-of-the-art facility offers a comprehensive suite of services and amenities designed to support both domestic and international business activities. These include event planning and management, business and professional services, policy analysis, research support, business-to-business networking, and broader trade facilitation initiatives. With versatile meeting spaces, seminar halls, and long-term office rental options, WTCG also provides physical infrastructure to support business operations and events.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, WTCG Executive Director, emphasized that the Centre is intended to complement—rather than compete with—existing business organizations and chambers of commerce in Guyana. “The World Trade Centre is not here to replace any organisation, including any chamber of commerce or business organisation. We are here to collaborate meaningfully with all stakeholders,” WTCG Executive Director said, underlining the Centre’s inclusive and partnership-driven approach.
A key focus of the WTCG is to uplift Guyana’s small business community. The Executive Chairman stressed the Centre’s role in creating new avenues for SMEs, saying: “Once this building is completely commissioned and the WTCG gets fully operational, we are going to be actively involved in bringing opportunities to the businesses of Guyana, particularly in the small, medium, and micro business sectors.”
This initiative aligns closely with the Guyanese government’s broader economic agenda. The President of Guyana , praised the WTCG for its potential to accelerate economic diversification, drive investment, and empower local entrepreneurs. “This venture fits perfectly with our plan to expand the economy rapidly, create more opportunities for citizens, and increase trade across all sectors,” The President stated.
As Guyana continues to position itself as a major player in global trade and investment, the World Trade Centre Georgetown marks a pivotal step forward—not only for the country’s business landscape, but for CARICOM’s regional integration and economic resilience.
