The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) partnered with international artist, Maxi Priest to host a charity auction during its Business Forum & Networking Event at Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, on November 6th, 2025.
The event formed part of a high-level Business Forum that featured Government Ministers, Sir Trevor Phillips OBE, and representatives from major international companies, including ExxonMobil, among many others, highlighting the growing partnership between the United Kingdom, Guyana, and the wider Caribbean.
The live auction, jointly hosted by Chairman Faizal Khan and Maxi Priest, raised a total of £21,035 to support relief efforts in Jamaica following recent hurricanes.
Maxi Priest shared his heartfelt sentiments:
“Jamaica has shared its ‘one love’ message with the world for decades, and it’s truly heartwarming to see that love and unity return in our time of need,” said Maxi Priest.
“Unity is a healing power, and I’m so happy to see it at work. I want to thank everyone who made the BritCham Guyana and Maxi Priest Auction for Jamaica Hurricane Relief possible, those who donated items, those who bid, those who attended, took photos, listened to the music, and kept the vibe alive for the auction after an all day business forum.
From the President of Guyana, H.E Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who took his personal painting off his wall and made sure it was carried safely and arrived at Chelsea Football Club in time for the auction, to the professional footballers and cricketers, sponsors, artists, the Chelsea and BritCham staff, Faizal and the executives of BritCham, and even the cameramen, singers, and audio teams who stayed back to make the event amazing with such a fantastic spirit of unity, thank you all.
A special thank you as well to the incredible artists Luciano and Aswad, whose performances lit up the night with love and energy, and to Ali Campbell of UB40, whose generous donation helped make the auction a success. It was incredible to see the ‘One Love’ spirit flow from Guyana and the UK back into Jamaica.”
Faizal Khan, Founding Chairman of BritCham Guyana, added:
“This initiative embodies the spirit of regional unity and the power of partnerships. Guyana stands at the heart of the Caribbean’s growth, and BritCham is committed to not only fostering business but also being a force for good across the region.
I am proud to see how quickly both the Guyanese and UK communities have come together for this cause. The generosity and spirit of the people who attended this event show how business, culture, and community can unite to uplift our region.
We are proud to stand with our Caribbean family in times of need, and this auction is a testament to what we can achieve together.”
Please see below for the list of items auctioned and the individuals who kindly bid in the live auction:
1) Dr. Robbie Rambarran – Signed guitar by the legendary, Ali Campbell from UB40
2) Ms. Orlaith Rafferty – Signed guitar by Luciano
3) Ms. Sheryl Fergus – Amazing 8-Day Guyana Rainforest Adventure Experience sponsored by the Guyana Tourism Authority, Wilderness Explorers, Cara Lodge, Atta Rainforest Lodge, Waikin Ranch and AirDash. 4) Mr. Odingo Gordon – Signed Maxi Priest / BritCham Guyana Greenheart Wooden Engraved Plaque created by Branderz Guyana & XM 25-Year-Old Limited Edition Rum
5) Mr. Tony Thorne – Gourmet Taste of Scotland Dining Experience for Ten
6) Mr. Hans De Putter – signed Kadell Daniel Guyana National Team Football Shirt from Gold Cup 2019
7) Mr. Kads Khan Jr – Large Painting donated by H.E. President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali
8) Mr. Damien Blackburn – Signed by the team Guyana Amazon Warriors Cricket Shirt 9) Mr. Ryan Burrowes – Signed by 1st team 2025/26 Fulham FC Football Shirt
10) Mr. Alex Medrecki – Signed Demarai Grey Birmingham City Football Shirt
11) Mr. Michael Arnold – XM 21-Year-Old Limited Edition Rum & Signed Maxi Priest Shirt
12) Mr. John Behar – Signed Guyana Amazon Warriors Cricket Bat
13) Mr. Salim Alli – Signed Guyana Amazon Warriors Cricket Bat, Two Signed Guyana Amazon Warriors Cricket Balls & Two Signed Guyana Amazon Warriors Hats
14) Ms. Ruth Ann Lynch – Dalgetty Tea Hamper & Signed Maxi Priest Shirt
15) Mr. Sherwyn Naughton – Signed Maxi Priest White Shirt
16) Mr. Andy Mcloughlin – Guyana Football Team Yellow Shirt signed by Maxi Priest & Luciano
17) Mr. Keon Howard – Guyana Football Team Yellow Shirt signed by Maxi Priest & Luciano
18) Mr. Shabir Khan – Signed Morgan Rogers Aston Villa Shirt
19) Mr. Martin Elliott – Signed Maxi Priest Shirt
20) Mr. Bik Singh – Signed Maxi Priest Shirt
21) Mr. Navin Hansraj – Signed Maxi Priest Shirt
22) Mr. Ian Dhanraj – personal contribution for a photo with Maxi Priest
All proceeds will go directly to organizations coordinating recovery and rebuilding efforts in Jamaica. If you’d like to donate to this ongoing initiative, please contact the BritCham Guyana Secretariat. Please see attached photos from the live auction.
