Proud Sponsors
The University of Guyana Diaspora Conference 2023 is an event that celebrates the diverse and vibrant culture of the Guyanese diaspora community, while also addressing important issues that affect the region. It is through the generous support of our sponsors that we are able to make this event possible. Their contributions not only provide financial assistance, but also demonstrate their commitment to making a positive impact on the communities they serve. We are grateful for their partnership and hope that through their continued support, we can work towards a brighter future for all.
Banks DIH
The D’Aguiar Family was in business in Guyana for over 150 years. In the 1840’s Mr. Jose Gomes D’Aguiar, the founder, started a Rum Business which developed into a chain of Retail Spirit Shops. In 1885 the business was expanded to include a Cocoa and Chocolate Factory and a Schooner Shipping Agency.
Mr. Peter Stanislaus D’Aguiar felt, however, that the date of historic importance was in 1896 when the four sons, Jose Jnr, Manoel, Francisco and John formed the partnership of D’Aguiar Bros. after the death of Mr. J.G. D’Aguiar in 1893. In the same year the brothers purchased the Demerara Ice House which then consisted of a hotel, liquor bars and an aerated soft drink plant. The name ‘Ice House’ was derived from the fact that ice was imported in schooners from Canada, hence the initials D.I.H.
Caribbean Airlines
Caribbean Airlines is an authentic Caribbean airline which provides a genuine Caribbean experience on all its services. The airline’s professional teams offer the warmth of the islands both on and off the aircraft. Caribbean Airlines operates more than 600 weekly flights to destinations in the Caribbean, North and South America. The airline’s fleet is comprised of Boeing 737-800 and ATR72-600 aircraft. Jointly owned by the people of Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica, headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, and with an operational base in Jamaica, Caribbean Airlines employs more than 1600 people. The airline is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and is recognized as an IATA Operational Safety Audit qualified airline. It is a certified FAA repair station as per regulation 145.
Gaico
Gaico was built from humble beginnings and this humility permeates throughout the entire company to date. The business was started by Mr and Mrs Singh who struggled to develop a reputable business – all the while raising two young children. With determination and innovation, Gaico has grown to become a well-known name that is synonymous with excellence.
It is this same spirit of determination and innovation that has propelled the company into expanding and realigning its operations to cater for the country’s newfound petroleum industry. Today Gaico has jobs across the length and breadth of Guyana and has 100 employees. The company is integrally involved in the development of the country in the civil works sector, marine sector and mostly recently in the Oil and gas sector in the areas of oil spill response and waste management.
Sybil’s
Sybil’s Bakery NYC is a family owned business that has been serving New York city communities for over four decades. We specialize in a variety of Guyanese and Caribbean bakery products, breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, snacks, beverages, and condiments. We use only the finest in ingredients and take pride in prodicing optimum service to each and every customer that walks through our doors or places an online order.
Dalgety Tea
Dalgety’s Beginnings.
Dalgety Herbal Teas is a successful producer of high-quality strong tasting teas. The ingredients used to produce Dalgety teas are sourced from small farmers, which creates over 500 jobs.
Mark’s journey.
Mark Dalgety read that the UK tea industry was going through a transformation and that more and more consumers were opting for a healthier version of tea. Upon research, he discovered that most herbal teas brand in the market were using artificial flavours at the time. Mark decided to introduce a 100% natural strong flavoured herbal teas, synonymous to what people of the Caribbean have been consuming for over a 100 years.