Webster re-elected Chairman of Private Sector Commission

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Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman Ronald Webster was on Tuesday re-elected by a majority vote in the face of an

PSC Chairman Ronald Webster
PSC Chairman Ronald Webster

aggressive challenge put forward by young contender Clinton Urling. Webster won by a 16/ 4 margin when the election results were announced during the commission’s 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Pegasus Hotel.

A modest Webster told Guyana Times International shortly after his re-election that while he was not surprised at his victory, he was overwhelmed at the level of support garnered for the position.

Webster expressed great appreciation for the support and said his focus will now be centred on the establishment of an international trade arm of the commission.

He will also place major emphasis on seeking to maximise the Caricom/ Guyana agreements to develop the export market as well as establishing financial arrangements for small, medium and micro-enterprises.

The restructuring of a Caribbean Private Sector entity is also high on the agenda of the reappointed chairman.

Webster advised that various markets and private sector groupings of similar affinity must come together in an effort to strengthen the effectiveness of the body.

Reflecting on the accomplishments during his year-long tenure, Webster said he was successful in achieving corporate and income tax deductions and improved infrastructure with the materialisation of the Brazil Road and the Amaila Falls project.

Webster noted that he will simply be following the path and vision as outlined a year ago by the Private Sector Commission.

Meanwhile, Urling, who currently serves as president of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) said his candidacy was not based on winning or losing, but was basically to allow for introspection within the private sector.

Urling added that while he lost the elections, it did not translate into defeat as he is intent on continuing the struggle in the interest of the private sector.

The GCCI president raised many eyebrows when he announced his candidacy for the private sector chairmanship during last month.

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