ROSE HALL TOWN, CORENTYNE – The annual Berbice Expo and Trade Fair kicks off this Friday, July 24th, at the Albion Sports Complex.The theme selected this year is ‘Creating Linkages, Building Partnerships, and Harnessing Resources’.The Berbice Expo and Trade Fair is co-ordinated by the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce.Bhigroog PoonaiThis is the fifth year that the event is being held. President of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce,Wholesale Jerseys, Bhigroog Poonai said that the main aim of the exposition is to showcase business entities across Guyana. It serves also as a means of strengthening ties among local businesses and those outside of the Region.The Berbice Expo and Trade Fair over the years assisted to promote small agencies and moreover highlight local products.“The Chamber being a business entity, we are trying in all ways to promote businesses and in so doing,Cheap Hockey Jerseys, create opportunities not only for the manufacturers but the small man as well. It also serves to create new avenues. Over the years we realised that the Expo expanded our tourism drive tremendously.”This year the organisers are placing more emphasis on showcasing local products and promoting remote areas.Meanwhile, to date 100 booths have been allocated and it is expected that the figure would increase by Friday.Among those participating are the Guyana Sugar Corporation, Shivam Furniture Company of India, Digicel, the Ministry of Agriculture, New Guyana Marketing Corporation, NARI, National Dairy Development Programme, a contingent from Suriname, Décor, Ansa McAl,Cheap Jerseys Online, Banks DIH, Demerara Distilleries Limited and other organisations from across Guyana.The exposition would feature four nights of live entertainment from the New Melody Makers.On Friday there is the formal opening ceremony at 17:00 hours. The feature address is expected to be delivered by His Excellency President Bharrat Jagdeo. Other speakers include Jerry Gouviea, Chairman of the Private Sector Commission and the Minister of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce Maniram Prashad.There would also be a cultural programme on Friday in addition to the annual award ceremony for the top performers at this year’s National Grade Six Assessment.On Saturday July 25th and Sunday July 26th there would be stand-up comic shows with artistes such as Habeeb Khan and other local comedians.The members of the organising committee met with representatives of the Guyana Police Force to discuss safety arrangements. Tight security can be expected from the Guyana Sugar Corporation, COPS, and the Guyana Police Force.Mr. Poonai anticipates that with the Berbice River Bridge in operation,wholesale jerseys, this year would attract a massive turnout.In 2008, approximately 22,000 persons supported the four-day event.He emphasised that the efforts put into the success of the Expo is not for personal gain but for the development of the entire Region.He called on persons to come out in their numbers and support the biggest activity in East Berbice. There would be fun rides and games for the young at heart and culinary delights for all, along with the usual art and craft products.Tickets can be uplifted at various venues in Berbice including Sukpaul’s Filling Stations at Corriverton and New Amsterdam, Dhanar Filling Station on the West Coast of Berbice,Wholesale China Jerseys, Gafoors, Poonai’s Pharmacy and Imran and Sons General Store at Rose Hall Town. The cost forentry is $300 for adults $100 for children.The President of the Chamber of Commerce expressed gratitude to the Guyana Sugar Corporation,Cheap Jerseys From China, Fidelity Group of Companies, the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Commerce, among other agencies and media houses.The Beharry Company is expected to sponsor the traditional arch at the entrance of the ground.Among the concerns of persons is the inclement weather, but Poonai explained that the ground is designed to allow a fast drainage of excess water.The Berbice Expo and Trade Fair comes to an end of July 27th. |