Interview with Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
"My mandate is about continuity — building a stronger, more sustainable Guyana. I aim to turn five years into ten, working around the clock to advance key projects: the new city, expanded infrastructure, the deep-water port and integrating innovation and AI into daily life."
30 June, 2025
Interview with Hon. Ashni Singh, Minister of Finance Senior Minister in the Office of the President, Guyana
"The Guyanese government has a strong policy position: we consider private investment to be the driver of economic growth, both foreign and domestic. Guyana is open for business and we especially welcome investors from the U.S. with a particular focus on Florida and Miami."
30 June, 2025
Interview with Collin Croal, Minister Susan Rodrigues, Minister in the Ministry Ministry of Housing and Water, Guyana
"Many call our housing program ambitious and it is. Historically, this scale has never been achieved before, but it's not just about allocating land; that’s the easy part. Real transformation comes from developing full infrastructure: roads, drainage, utilities and more, especially in virgin areas w
30 June, 2025
Interview with Hon. Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism, Industry & Commerce, Guyana
"In the tourism sector, we offer tax incentives, including corporate tax exemptions. Hotels benefit from land at concessionary rates, VAT removal on building materials and furnishings and workforce facilitation. We provide full tax holidays for several years, which has driven strong private sector r
30 June, 2025
Interview with Gail Teixeira, Minister Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Guyana
"Our infrastructure is now wonderful. We now have women's incubators where a group of five or six craft women rent one place, take a table and therefore they don't have to pay all the overheads by one person. In the new agricultural areas that are opening up, we now have for the first time over 40 p
30 June, 2025
Interview with Mohabir Anil Nandlall, Attorney General & Minister of Legal Affairs, Guyana
"Our cultural ties are deep and the U.S. is a major investor in our oil and gas sector, with large companies like Bank of America opening offices here. It's noteworthy that three U.S. secretaries of state from different administrations have visited in less than four years. "
30 June, 2025
Interview with Kesh Nandlall, Leader of Executive Management, Guyana Power & Light
"The electricity sector currently presents significant opportunities for investment and collaboration with the U.S. and other global partners. GPL remains committed to working with companies that share its values of integrity, innovation and sustainability."
30 June, 2025
Interview with Damian Blackburn, CEO, ONE Communications, Guyana
"We have operated in Guyana for over 30 years, building a strong team of local talent. More than 95 percent of our fiber rollout was done by Guyanese engineers and contractors — testament to our commitment to upskilling. We have trained our entire field team in modern fiber technology and continue i
30 June, 2025
Interview with Shawn Gurcharran, CEO, GBTI Bank, Guyana
"Many members of the diaspora are returning home to invest in properties and start businesses. GBTI, synonymous with Guyanese heritage, is proud to be their local partner. We have established key alliances in the U.K. and U.S., hosting roadshows to educate potential investors about banking in Guyana
29 June, 2025
Interview with Claude Haylock, IMMARBE and FSC, Belize
"Belize offers a combination of unique advantages that set our flag apart. We are an English-speaking jurisdiction with a government-owned and controlled registry, which provides a high degree of credibility and confidence for shipowners."
11 March, 2025
Interview with Gregory Maheia, Managing Director, Atlantic Bank, Belize
"To better support the MSME sector, we have established a dedicated MSME office staffed by experienced professionals. This team understands the unique challenges of MSMEs and works closely with entrepreneurs to help them achieve their goals and realize their dreams."
11 March, 2025
Interview with Reynaldo Magaña, Chairman of Finance Belize
"Belize has made significant progress in adopting fintech tools and modern technologies over the past five years. Government departments, including the Financial Services Commission, are modernizing infrastructure and the online business registry system continues to evolve. "
11 March, 2025
Interview with Erdulfo Nunez, CEO of Insurance Corporation (ICB), Belize
"Even if you have a life insurance policy, a lot of them have deductibles and there may be penalties if you claim from your primary cover. The good thing about travel insurance from ICB is that, firstly, you don't have any deductibles and secondly it is very cost effective at $18 for 21 days of cove
10 March, 2025
Interview with Denise Charles-Pemberton, Minister of Tourism, Dominica
“Our nation's warmth and hospitality alongside our commitment to environmental protection set us apart.”
28 February, 2025
Interview with Dr. Irving McIntyre, Minister for Finance, Economic Development, Climate Resilience and Social Security, Dominica
"Dominica is leading the world in climate resilience and our Climate Resilience Execution Agency (CREAD) has been recognized globally."
04 February, 2025
Interview with the Honourable Ernest Hilaire, Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information, St. Lucia
"Tourism can either benefit outside interests or be used to create wealth and fuel national development. By sourcing more from local suppliers, hotels are driving economic benefits. What would make me happiest is seeing more locals participate in and own the tourism industry, as it is our main econo
15 January, 2025
Entrevista con Carlos Carvallo, Presidente de Banco Central de Paraguay
"(...)La solidez del Banco Central del Paraguay se fundamenta en una gestión prudente y proactiva que ha sabido adaptarse a los cambios del entorno global, al mismo tiempo que ha mantenido un firme compromiso con su mandato de estabilidad de precios."
22 October, 2024
Interview with H.E. Mr. Christos Spirtzis, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Greece
"What we have learned so far as far as the recession is concerned and why we are here (in this economic position), is that this is not basically Greece’s problem but is a greater and wider problem for the whole of Europe. A great and productive part has already left Europe..."
16 January, 2023
Interview with H.E. Nikos Pappas, Minister of Digital Policy, Media and Telecommunications, Greece
"I am going to focus on two sectors: space and nanotechnology. We have a vibrant space industry in Greece with annual exports of more than €150m. However, this is another field that has struggled to really grow due to fragmentation. "
16 January, 2023
Interview with H. E. Mr George Stathakis, Minister of the Environment and Energy, Greece
"There have been strong, concrete indications that the programme has worked; we succeded an important fiscal performance and all indicators show that the economy is turning around."
16 January, 2023
