{"id":103030,"date":"2025-11-12T20:48:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=103030"},"modified":"2025-11-12T20:48:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:48:40","slug":"gncci-barbados-chamber-of-commerce-sign-mou-to-boost-bilateral-trade-at-2025-guba-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=103030","title":{"rendered":"GNCCI, Barbados Chamber of Commerce sign MoU to boost bilateral trade at 2025 GUBA Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 48 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) and the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen trade and investment relations between Ghana and Barbados.<\/p>\n<p>The signing took place in Barbados on the sidelines of the 2025 GUBA Awards, a high-profile event that celebrates excellence, innovation, and leadership within the African and Caribbean communities. This year\u2019s awards brought together business leaders, investors, and policymakers to deepen economic collaboration and cultural ties between the two regions.<\/p>\n<p>President of the GNCCI, Stephane Abass Meizah, described the MoU as a major step toward bridging the trade gap between Ghana and Barbados.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis partnership is a landmark moment for both economies. It will create new opportunities for entrepreneurs, foster knowledge exchange, and enhance business-to-business cooperation,\u201d Mr. Meizah said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the Chamber is committed to supporting Ghanaian businesses interested in expanding into the Caribbean market and attracting Barbadian investors to explore opportunities in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Paul Inniss, welcomed the agreement, noting that such collaborations are essential to driving regional growth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07.jpeg\" alt=\"GNCCI, Barbados Chamber of Commerce sign MoU to boost bilateral trade at 2025 GUBA Awards\" class=\"wp-image-10032899715\" title=\"GNCCI, Barbados Chamber of Commerce sign MoU to boost bilateral trade at 2025 GUBA Awards\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-1024x585.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-768x439.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-525x300.jpeg 525w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-233x133.jpeg 233w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-150x86.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-218x125.jpeg 218w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-742x424.jpeg 742w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-330x189.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-225x129.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-217x124.jpeg 217w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-340x194.jpeg 340w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-262x150.jpeg 262w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07-55x31.jpeg 55w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-22.40.07.jpeg 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe must continue to build partnerships like this that connect our businesses, our people, and our shared aspirations for sustainable development,\u201d Mr. Inniss stated.<\/p>\n<p>The President and CEO of GUBA Enterprise, Dentaa Amoateng MBE, whose organisation facilitated the engagement, said the partnership reflects GUBA\u2019s broader vision of connecting Africa and the Caribbean through economic empowerment and cultural unity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe GUBA Awards have always been about celebrating our shared heritage and progress. This partnership between Ghana and Barbados is a perfect example of how cultural connections can translate into tangible economic outcomes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 GUBA Awards, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, showcased influential figures and organizations making an impact across business, innovation, and community development. The event served as a platform to highlight the growing synergy between Africa and the Caribbean, reinforcing the need for continued collaboration in trade, tourism, and investment.<\/p>\n<p>The MoU between the two chambers is expected to pave the way for trade missions, investment forums, and networking programs to strengthen the Ghana\u2013Barbados business corridor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" post-id=\"103030\" class=\"be-face-icons un-reacted\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/plugins\/booster-extension\/\/assets\/icon\/happy.svg\" alt=\"Happy\">\n                    <\/a>\n                    <div class=\"twp-reaction-title\">\n                        Happy                    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