“And while I do not speak on behalf of the Government of Guyana I could safely offer you the assurance that the current and any future governments of Guyana will respect any agreements into which you enter with the State. I must caution however against entering into any corrupt transaction with individuals in the government and/or private sector. I am sure most of you are signatories to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act here in the US or at least are familiar with the severe penalties for graft, money laundering and other forms of corruption,” Kirton pointed out. He urged that companies do effective due diligence before choosing local joint venture partners.

“Guyana will be transformed to become perhaps the Dubai of the Caribbean. Disposable incomes will increase astronomically thereby providing for all Guyanese to purchase more goods and services and enjoy a better life,” he said.