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Dear Participant,

It gives us great pleasure to inform you that the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association

(TTMA) is planning an outward bound Mission to Guyana. This mission will coincide with GuyExpo

2014. This Expo is scheduled for October 2nd to October 5th at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia.

Objectives of the Trade Mission to Guyana

Establish business relationships between both countries,

Explore investment opportunities

Facilitate export success to mission participants.

Foster ties with key trade and economic organisations and agencies

TTMA is proud to host this trade mission to Guyana. Trade missions are seen as one of the many ways

to explore and succeed in foreign markets. Trade missions are about opening doors and developing

long-term trade and investment opportunities. The trade mission is anticipated to put Trinidad and

Tobago companies on the map by showcasing our capabilities and competitiveness. Participants will

learn about doing business in the host market(s), and gain exposure to the business environment of

Guyana.

The trade mission offers

Contact with key economic and government decision-makers;

More public profile at home and abroad;

Unmatched networking opportunities with the local business community;

Business-to- business meetings with probable partners; and the prospect to initiate, develop or

finalise deals.

Regards, Regards,

Joy Francis Ramesh Ramdeen Team Lead, Trade Unit Chief Executive Officer

Guyana River Park

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Photo courtesy TravelTourismBlog.com

5 From left to right: CEO of exporTT Limited, Mr. Robert Tang Yuk, Minister of Trade and

Industry of Suriname, Mr. Raymond Sapoen, TTMA’s President, Mr. Nicholas Lok Jack

and CEO of National Flour Mills, Mr. Kelvin Mahabir at the TTMA’s Trade Mission to

Suriname 2013

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Kaieteur Falls,

Guyana

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courtesy

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Location Guyana is a nation state situated on the Atlantic Ocean, to the North of

Equator, in the tropics. Situated on the mainland of South America, it

stands bordered by Suriname to the east, Brazil to the south and

southwest and Venezuela to the west.

Population The population of Guyana is approximately 770,000, of which 90% reside on

the narrow coastal strip (approximately 10% of the total land area of

Guyana).

Economy The main economic activities in Guyana are Agriculture (production of Rice

and Demerara Sugar), Bauxite Mining, Gold Mining, Timber, Shrimp Fishing

and Minerals.

Gross Domestic

Product (GDP)

Real GDP grew by 5.4 percent in 2011 and was targeted to grow in 2012

by 4.1 percent.

Sixth consecutive year of uninterrupted Real Growth. (2006- 5.1 percent

growth, 2007- 7 percent growth, 2008 - 2 percent growth, 2009 -3.3

percent, 2010- 4.4 percent, 2011-5.4 percent)

Per Capita GDP in 2011 amounted to US$2,868 compared to US$2,308

in 2009 and US$1,984.5 in 2007

Government Guyana became independent from Britain in 1966, and a “Cooperative

Republic”, when the President replaced the Governor General. The Cabinet

is headed by the President, and there is a 65 member National Assembly

elected by proportional representation.

Currency The unit of currency is the Guyana dollar, which floats against the US dollar

(Exchange rate at the time of publication: US $1 = GY $200 approximately).

About Guyana

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TTMA plans to participate at GuyExpo 2014 with a delegation of

participants to showcase their products and services. GuyExpo is a

lucrative platform for participants as it can provide the opportunity to

increased business prospects. The theme for this year is

Transformation: Partnering for a Better Guyana".

The premier exposition and trade fair offers business associates the

opportunity to meet, network and negotiate with international

companies and establishments, as well as showcase their skills,

talents and creative works.

This annual event provides a platform for both local and foreign

businesses: importers, exporters, retailers, wholesalers. This ideal

setting provides the opportunity for businesses to increase their

competitiveness and efficiency and foster growth.

What to expect at GuyExpo 2014?

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Guy Expo 2014

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Suriname Mission participants at a Business Luncheon in 2013

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Registration Information

TTMA has provided two options for participants for the Trade Mission. You can attend as a

participant without procuring a booth or you can attend and participate at GuyExpo 2014.

See below for the cost and benefits:

Non—Booth Participant Booth Participant $USD2,140.00 $USD2,790.00

Airfare accommodation Airfare accommodation

Ground transportation Ground transportation

Hotel accommodation Hotel accommodation

Cocktail reception Cocktail reception

Dinner special (one night) Dinner special (one night)

Provide specific market opportunity to

develop new business relations

Booth accommodation

Links to various key trade agencies Set-Up

Business to Business meetings Logistic provisions

Samples (not including duties) delivered to

hotel

Provision of specific market opportunity to

develop new business relations

Links to various key trade agencies

Business to Business meetings

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Joy Francis

Team Lead - Trade Unit

Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’

Association

675-8862 extension 248

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