About IBN

An organisation built on representation, not only on services.

Founded in January 2020, IBN Guyana exists to give international investors a trusted, institutional point of entry into Guyana — and to give Guyana a human relationship with the world.

01Mission

To cooperate for Guyana's sustainable and economic growth in an organic manner, pursuing the country's human relationship with the world — bringing values, and not just numbers.

02Vision

To be a world reference in business intelligence, offering innovative services through a lasting relationship with social responsibility.

City Hall, Georgetown: the Gothic Revival architecture of the capital.
City Hall, Georgetown: the Gothic Revival architecture of the capital.Photo: Dan Sloan, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

03Values

What we ask of ourselves.

01

Courage

The ability to accept great challenges and lead them to the end.

02

Integrity

Integrity and honesty in every relationship and every transaction.

03

Growth

Constructive critical thinking, dedication and personal growth.

04

Respect

Interpersonal relationships, always respecting others.

05

Family

We are not just a team, we are a family.

04Team

The people behind IBN Guyana.

A compact team with institutional roles in Guyana, Brazil and the wider region, working in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Suresh Ramkissoon, Chief Executive Officer
CEO

Chief Executive Officer

Suresh Ramkissoon

Seats at the table

  • Global Chamber of Business LeadersExecutive member · Delegate to Guyana
  • Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and IndustryExecutive member
  • Brazil–Guyana Chamber of CommerceExecutive member
  • PanamazoniaDirector

05Timeline

A short history.

2015

Stabroek Block

The first major offshore discovery in Guyana’s deep waters changes the country’s economic outlook.

2020

IBN Guyana is founded

Established in Georgetown in January 2020 to link investors and companies to Guyana’s new opportunities.

2021

Institutional roles

Executive membership and Guyana delegation for the Global Chamber of Business Leaders; representation of international companies in the country.

Today

Two offices, three languages

Georgetown and Lethem (Rupununi, on the Brazilian border); services in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

National motto of Guyana

One People, One Nation, One Destiny.

Understand the country before you invest in it.