Guyana Private Sector Delegation Visits Belize to Explore Investment and Trade Opportunities
Belmopan, Belize, February 2, 2026.
Belize and Guyana have taken yet another step toward strengthening regional economic collaboration as the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) hosted an information session to welcome the Guyanese private sector delegation which was part of the State Visit to Belize by H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The delegation was coordinated by H.E. Gale Miller Garnett – High Commissioner of Belize to Guyana with the objective of promoting high-level dialogue and connection on investment and trade opportunities between the two nations.
The engagement, held at the Fort George Hotel on Friday January 31, brought together Belize’s public and private sectors, including representatives from Belize’s sugar industry and members of the Guyanese delegation to explore areas of mutual interest, particularly in investment, trade, logistics, and agro-processing. The visit underscored the shared commitment of both countries to deepening intra-CARICOM partnerships and advancing sustainable economic growth.
The program featured presentations on Belize’s investment and trade landscape, including priority sectors, investor support services, and export opportunities. Participants also engaged in dialogue on strengthening Belize-Guyana collaboration, leveraging complementary economic strengths, and expanding regional value chains.
Speaking during the engagement, BELTRAIDE highlighted Belize’s strategic position as a gateway between the Caribbean and Central America, its stable macroeconomic environment, and its investor-friendly framework. Emphasis was also placed on Belize’s commitment to sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth, principles that align closely with Guyana’s own development trajectory.
The Guyanese delegation shared perspectives on private sector opportunities, logistics, and trade facilitation, identifying areas where collaboration could translate into concrete partnerships and joint ventures.
BELTRAIDE’s Executive Director, Ishmael Quiroz, noted that “Belize recognizes the importance of building strong, practical partnerships within CARICOM. This visit provides a platform to move from dialogue to action, fostering investment and trade relationships that benefit both our countries.”
The visit also builds on the Government of Belize’s consistent track record of investor engagement, including the successful hosting of national investment summits that have generated tangible outcomes and reinforced Belize’s credibility as a destination for strategic and sustainable investment. BELTRAIDE reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating meaningful connections between investors, government agencies, and the private sector, and to supporting initiatives that strengthen economic ties across the CARICOM region.
The session concluded with a networking mixer, allowing participants to engage directly with representatives from BELTRAIDE, The Directorate General for Foreign Trade, the Investment Policy & Compliance Unit, the Economic Development Council, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Finance Belize, and other public and private sector partners.
