A weekly, direct flight between Guyana and Grenada is scheduled to begin in September.
In preparing for this venture, Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell stressed the need for easier transportation solutions.
The Private Sector Commission (PSC), in a recent statement, said the direct flight route should start around September 28, 2024. InterCaribbean Airways would operate this flight.
Mitchell who is in Guyana with a trade mission from his country, said a direct flight is a crucial part of deepening trade relations between the two countries.
“The need to get to Guyana from Grenada, and Grenada to Guyana and by extension, South America is absolutely critical to move people, goods, services and technology,” Mitchell said.
He added, “We must ensure that we have the direct connection between Guyana, Grenada and the rest of the (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States).”
For the Grenadian leader, the once-a-week flight helps to get his countryfolk into South America- a feat made possible because of Guyana’s efforts to solidify connections with Brazil and Suriname through the Linden to Lethem road and the Corentyne River Bridge.
Beyond the South American connection, Prime Minister Mitchell is optimistic of trade even as far as Central America. So, for him, and his delegation, partnerships and investments in Guyana are crucial.
Although Mitchell spoke about bringing Grenadian business to Guyana, Guyanese too were keen on highlighting the opportunities available here.
“… there isn’t a single productive sector in Guyana that is not ripe with investment and business opportunities,” Guyana’s Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh said.
According to him, there are opportunities for Grenadians to supply products and services but to do so in partnership with Guyanese. He too touted the opportunities of investing in Guyana and finding more business in neighbouring Suriname and Brazil.
Meanwhile, businessman Rafeek Khan, representing the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), told the Grenadians that there are abundant investment opportunities in all sectors outside of country’s nascent oil and gas sector.
Guyanese business representatives also spoke of their desire to do more business in Grenada.
