By: Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News|
With the United Kingdom positioned as a global leader in green infrastructure and climate resilience, British High Commissioner to Guyana, Her Excellency Jane Miller, has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to working with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) across the Caribbean — including Guyana — to address the growing challenges of climate vulnerability.
Speaking during a panel discussion on strategic partnerships for regional development among Guyana, Suriname, and beyond, Miller emphasized that climate resilience remains a major priority for both governments and the private sector.
“Some years ago, an assessment was done across the Caribbean, and we set up something called the Caribbean Infrastructure Fund, which aids in providing resources to build resilient infrastructure across many of the islands — but also in Guyana,”
— High Commissioner Jane Miller
The High Commissioner also highlighted cross-border infrastructure projects, including the Linden–Mabura Hill Road, which will strengthen regional trade connectivity within the South American basin.
“In Guyana, we are working on the corridor that will connect the Atlantic to Brazil. The Linden–Mabura Hill corridor is important because trade routes are vital to development wherever they exist in the world,”
— High Commissioner Miller
Also contributing to the discussion was His Excellency Mauricio Vizcaino Crespo, Ambassador of Mexico to Guyana, who emphasized the importance of reducing market barriers, enhancing mobility, and promoting private sector growth.
“Guyana and Suriname are fundamental for the connectivity of the region. New transatlantic routes could be opened with more ports in Guyana and Suriname that connect us to markets in Africa,”
— Ambassador Vizcaino Crespo
The International Business Conference (IBC 2025), now in its third edition, continues to serve as a platform for regional collaboration and investment, linking Caribbean ambition with global capital. It brings together stakeholders from Latin America, North America, Europe, and the Caribbean, fostering cooperation across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, ICT, logistics, agriculture, and finance.
Delivering remarks on behalf of President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency, and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally, noted that the IBC offers vital opportunities for regional partners.
“Let us face it — no small state can stand alone in this global economy. The world does not reward isolation; it rewards integration,”
— Minister Zulfikar Ally
The UK’s partnership with Guyana and other Caribbean nations underlines a shared vision for sustainable development, economic diversification, and climate-smart infrastructure as the region prepares to navigate the challenges of a changing global landscape.
