Kathy Smith unanimously re-elected President of GCCI

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has announced the unanimous re-election of Mrs. Kathy S. Smith as President following its 136th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.

The AGM brought together members of the private sector and key stakeholders, with remarks delivered by Mrs. Smith and Guyana’s President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who served as Guest Speaker.

Following the dissolution of the 2025/2026 Council, elections were held to appoint a new 21-member Council for the 2026/2027 term. Representatives from a wide cross-section of businesses were elected, reflecting the diversity of Guyana’s commercial landscape.

Among those elected were:

• Kathy S. Smith (Dynotech Construction Chemicals Inc.) – 144 votes
• Timothy Tucker (Rid-O-Pes) – 134
• Kester Hutson (Dapper Technology Inc.) – 132
• Richard Rambarran (Ascension Business Services) – 132
• Komal Ramnauth (KOJAC) – 128
• Dr. Rosh Khan (Social Rank Media) – 127
• Keon Howard (Electric (Guyana) Inc.) – 127
• Gavin Ramsoondar (ZARC Properties Inc.) – 125
• Delmar Walcott (Pinnacle Solutions Inc.) – 125
• Navin Prashad (M.P. Insurance Brokers and Consultants Ltd.) – 124
• Dr. Natasha Gaskin-Peters (M.E.P. Engineering Services Inc.) – 123
• Rayad P. Boyce (Sonic Business Services) – 123
• Kristia Ramlagan-Prescott (Lodestar Inc.) – 118
• Brian Edwards (Green Agro Supplies Inc.) – 117
• Dr. Ayesha Wilburg (Dr. Wilburg’s Medical Services Inc.) – 115
• Mary Nagasar (Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire & Life Insurance Companies) – 115
• Melisa McRae-George (Guyana Payroll Solutions Inc.) – 114
• Paul Archer (Loss Control and Risk Management Guyana) – 113
• Devon Seeram (Payless Variety Store) – 112
• Holly Persaud (Newrest Guyana Inc.) – 108
• Martina McDonald-Johnson (Integrated Marketing Communications Inc.) – 107

At its first statutory meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the newly elected Council selected its Executive Management Committee (EMC) for the 2026/2027 term.

The executive positions were filled as follows:

• President: Mrs. Kathy S. Smith (Dynotech Construction Chemicals Inc.)
• Senior Vice President: Mr. Gavin Ramsoondar (ZARC Properties Inc.)
• Junior Vice President: Mrs. Kristia Ramlagan-Prescott (Lodestar Inc.)
• Treasurer: Mrs. Melisa McRae-George (Guyana Payroll Solutions Inc.)
• Secretary: Mr. Brian Edwards (Green Agro Service & Supplies Inc.)

Additionally, the Council invited several past presidents—Mr. Timothy Tucker, Mr. Kester Hutson, and Mr. Komal Ramnauth—along with Councillor Mr. Delmar Walcott, to serve on the EMC as ex-officio members.

The GCCI said its membership and Secretariat have extended congratulations to the newly elected Council and Executive, expressing confidence in their leadership and stewardship for the upcoming term.

The Chamber, which has been “serving Guyana through commerce and industry since 1889,” continues to play a key role in advocating for the private sector and supporting national economic development.

The GCCI’s Annual Report for 2025/2026 is available online at:
https://gcci.gy/annual-report-20252026/