Zenith Inc is pleased to introduce its first publication.
The Guide to Guyana’s Local Content Act.
The Guide is a comprehensive guide to the provisions of the Local Content Act of Guyana and the guidelines published by the statutory body that administers Local Content in Guyana.
This book is ideal for Businesses considering setting up operations in Guyana wanting to know about the Local Content regime and what is required. Also for Guyanese considering a applying for a Local Content Certificate.
The book covers all aspects of the the Legislation, and guidelines in ten chapters which address the Act in a thematic way. They are:
The lead up to the enactment of the Legislation.
Exploring the meaning of Local Content and Local Content Minimum Levels and ring-fenced activities.
the Contractors, Sub-contractors and Licensees in Guyana and their statutory duties.
The meaning of Guyanese national and business structures.
The role of the Local Content Secretariat.
The Local Content Registers to be kept by the Secretariat.
The powers and duties of the Minister of Petroleum.
The functions of the Local Content Advisory Committee.
Matters that deal with investigation of compliance with the Act and offences and penalties for non-compliance.
Implications of the provision of the Act