50th Anniversary celebrations

As Guyana continues preparations for its 50th Golden jubilee celebration, Caribbean Airlines has launched a package deal, which will see special travel rates being offered to persons who are travelling home to observe the Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Sales Executive Dion Innis and Minster Nicolette Henry during media briefing

This was according to Sales Executive of Caribbean Airlines, Dion Innis, who told the media on Tuesday that the airline has already given thought to reducing the airfares for persons travelling during that period.
“The discussion for reducing the cost has already been made since September. We have been trying to keep fares at an affordable rate. I urge persons to start making arrangements early,” Innis disclosed.

In addition to the branding of the aircrafts and the reduction of fares for travellers, the Caribbean Airline’s package deal” comprises of other components which will be enforced during the period leading up to the celebration.

“There are other gestures which the airline will be providing. This includes the airlifting of items which are needed for the celebration but needs to be purchased overseas, so we’ll have the airline shipping these for free. They’ve also agreed to take representatives from the ministry to related functions overseas at a reduced price or at no cost. This will reduce the expense of the government,” Minister Nicolette Henry who was also present at the briefing informed.

Henry expressed her gratitude to the Caribbean Airlines for taking the first step in proposing the idea of collaboration to the government and including a “package deal” which will offset the expenses of the Government of Guyana. . This, she says, was a “welcomed gestured”.

More organisation and companies were urged to get “on board” in planning and executing the celebrations.
“We definitely need other companies and organisations to come on board with us; it doesn’t have to be an airline. Depending on the nature of the business, we’re happy for you to be a part of the planning c to move this forward” Henry encouraged.”

She further emphasised on how little time the coalition government had had in planning the anniversary since they had only been elected seven months ago. As such, she encouraged all Guyanese to be in full support and contribute in whatever they can towards the advancement of the celebrations.

The 50th anniversary marks the progression of Guyana from 1996 from 2016. The minister highlighted this time as one where Guyanese should be reflective on the journey that Guyana has made over the years, and celebrate achievements, culture and history.  This time, she said, is also one of inspiration, especially to the youths of Guyana to “dream bigger”