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began making her own BBQ sauce with pineapple,
abandoning the foreign-purchased one.
Craig was also awarded by the Guyana Manufacturing
and Services Association in recognition of her pioneer
spirit of product.
Gordon Hunte – the proprietor of the “Red Basket” also
praised the GMSA for such an initiative. The “Red
Basket” is a traditional house style snack company, but
its agship product is homemade fudges.
Hunte said his business has been in existence for six
years and currently, he supplies all the leading
supermarkets.
“GMSA is one of the entities that as a young
businessman I was thinking to reach out to and to
have them actually reach out to me it feels great
and gives me the opportunity to showcase my
product and meet a lot of people.”
Marlloyd Kyte of Kraftiasjewellery shared similar
sentiments. She said, “I am excited for this
opportunity. This is the second time I have
participated in their event and I hope that as the
years go by it grows to something much bigger
and anticipated.”
Kyte sells unique hand crafted jewelry, precious stones;
crochet items for all ages and sizes, handbags and
souvenirs. She also customizes and repair jewelry.
Leisa Gibson of Natural Hair and Beauty Products by
Leisa's Salon said, “This year's exhibition exceeded
her expectations. GMSA, you did a good job.
Thank you for the opportunity.”
Sherl's Cosmetics SS Natural Fruit Flavoured
Barbecue Sauce
Shania Evans is part of a team that is bringing to the
Guyanese market 100% handmade virgin coconut oil
from Pomeroon, Region two.
The name of the product is Indigenous Coconut oil and
was conceptualized by Danielle Hall – a Guyanese
living abroad.
And so, she is pleased that there are organizations,
such as the GMSA, that are seeing the need to create a
space for greater levels of awareness of what products
and services Guyanese have to offer.
Iris Callistro is the Chief Executive Ofcer of “The Real
Ting” which is an indigenous supplier of Amerindian art
and craft products.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able
to showcase our product to the wider public and I
know that with this exposure our business will
truly reap the benets.”
“The Real Ting” business is located at Kabakaburi,
Upper Pomeroon River, Region Two.
Some of the other exhibitors at the event included Guy-
Flavours Natural Foods, Eco Atlantic International
Investment Inc., Diekah's Spices, Sherl's Cosmetics, Sun
Crest Farms, Morning Glory Cereal Factory and Lisa's
Manufacturing.
The GMSA also plans to take this event later this year to
other parts of the country.
The Uncapped Marketplace was ofcially launched on
March 23rd at the Guyana Marketing Corporation,
Robb and Alexander Streets, Georgetown.
Sun Crest Farms
www.gmsagy.org