Berbice Chamber of Commerce elects new executive

The Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association has elected a new management body with a New Amsterdam businesswoman taking over as President.

In a statement issued by the organization, it noted that Samantha Reid will sit as the President with former president and businessman Ryan Alexander as the new senior Vice President. Dr. Ganesh Shiv Kumar was elected as Junior Vice President, Mrs. Imogen Ferdinand as Secretary, Gregory Sears as Treasurer, Banks DIH acting Manager Nandram Basdeo as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and businessman Ashraf Ali Jahoor as PRO.

“This body is comprised of experienced and talented professionals who will work together to ensure that the Berbice Chamber of Commerce continues to serve as a valuable resource for our members and the broader business community.” The chamber said following the elections that were held at the recent annual general meeting (May 22 2023).

Expressing confidence in the newly formed executive, the executive said that they “have no doubt that this group will contribute innovative thinking and priceless expertise to our company, and we are looking forward to collaborating with them to realize our objectives.”

The new executive has since expressed condolences to the family and friends of the children whose lives were lost in the Mahdia blaze and has pledged their support.