Investment chief urges UK firms, diaspora to seize opportunities in booming economy

Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Peter Ramsaroop, has called on British companies and members of the Guyanese diaspora to take advantage of the growing range of investment opportunities in Guyana’s rapidly transforming economy.

Ramsaroop issued the call at the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) Business Forum and Networking Event, held at Chelsea Football Club in London. The event brought together UK and Guyanese business leaders to explore partnerships in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, tourism, and trade.

“I want to challenge British companies and our diaspora to pay attention, Guyana is open for business. This is not just about oil. Our oil is an enabling factor and we are modernising our known industries, expanding our infrastructure and building a sustainable and diversified economy,” Ramsaroop stated.

He emphasised that Guyana’s investment agenda is driven by the use of oil and gas resources to fuel industrialisation and long-term growth.

“With the Gas-to-Energy Project nearing completion, we will see a significant reduction in energy costs. This will unlock new opportunities in manufacturing, food processing, and exports, turning energy wealth into national wealth,” he explained.

Ramsaroop also underscored the key role of the Guyanese diaspora in advancing the nation’s development goals.

“Our diaspora is not just sentimental capital, it is strategic capital,” he said. “It brings knowledge, networks, and global expertise that help connect Guyana to international markets and drive sustainable enterprise growth.”

Reaffirming President Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s vision for the next phase of Guyana’s development, Ramsaroop said the country is fast becoming an industrial and logistics hub while pursuing an inclusive and sustainable growth model.

“Guyana’s transformation is not on the horizon, it is happening now,” Ramsaroop stated, adding that “Over the next five years, we will redefine what an inclusive, sustainable energy economy looks like in the developing world.”

The BritCham Guyana Business Forum featured corporate presentations, expert panel discussions, and networking sessions aimed at strengthening economic ties and showcasing Guyana’s expanding investment landscape.

With Guyana now serving as the United Kingdom’s largest trading partner in the Caribbean—accounting for nearly 30 per cent of regional trade—Ramsaroop’s message to UK investors and the diaspora was clear: the time to engage is now.