Unlocking Opportunity: Republic Bank Hosts Workshop Aimed at Boosting Cross Border Trade

Port of Spain, Trinidad, April 11, 2025: Republic Bank hosted a high-impact workshop for a cross section of its corporate clients at the Hyatt Regency yesterday, April 10, 2025.

Held under the theme, “Leveraging Relations for Enhanced Intra-Regional Trade”, this event aligns with Republic Bank’s ongoing commitment to fostering enhanced trade relations and supporting sustainable economic growth throughout the Caribbean and beyond.

The event focused on “Doing Business in Guyana” and among agenda items were expert information on the macroeconomics, legalities, banking considerations and tax structure.

The workshop brought together key stakeholders from various sectors to discuss increasing opportunities for partnership between Trinidad and Tobago and its CARICOM neighbor, Guyana. Speaking to the audience at the workshop, Republic Bank Vice President, P. Vic Salickram, reiterated the urgency with which regional collaboration is needed. “Today, as we gather in this space, we acknowledge a truth that has become increasingly evident: the Caribbean must be strategic and resourceful in charting its own destiny.”

He went on to say, “At Republic Bank, we understand that growth is not, nor indeed should it ever be, a solo journey. As we have expanded our footprint across the Caribbean, and sub-Saharan Africa, we have made it our mission to take our customers with us. Our success is measured not just by the financial services we provide but by the growth and developmental opportunities we create, the businesses we help to build, and the economies we support.”

The workshop also sought to facilitate actionable dialogue between key business leaders in both countries, promote investment in critical sectors such as energy, agriculture, logistics and tourism, as well as lay the foundation for future engagement across the Bank’s entire footprint including Suriname, the Eastern Caribbean the Cayman Islands, the BVI and Ghana.

The event was the first in a series of engagements focused on strengthening business ties across the Republic Group and the wider CARICOM region.