Originally Posted by Rev Al:
GOVERNMENT has designated tourism as a priority sector, influenced by the National Development Strategy’s conclusion that tourism as a sector can contribute to the sustainable development of Guyana; earn foreign exchange and provide job opportunities while conserving the natural environment.
I despise that expression "sustainable development," which translates to dankey cart/colonial economy. And a big emphasis on tourism as a source of income leads down that same road. Guyana should be planning to develop its capactiy to produce useful things for local use and export.