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GUYANA CONTINUES TO BOOM---NEARLY EVERY SECTOR IS FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS---THE FOCUS IS NOW ON TOURISM---READ MORE ABOUT GUYANA'S TOURISM SECTOR BECOMING A HOT SPOT--More pain and suffering for AFC/PNC supporters and leaders--good news for Guyana is bad news for those losers.

 

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. And so, with an allocation of $200M, the Ministry of Tourism continued the

expansion and development of the tourism sector in 2012.


 



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Much interest in Guyana’s booth at London birdwatchers fair

The ministry and its arm the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) have been responsible for initiatives towards the growth and development of this industry. The GTA is responsible for designing and marketing tourism strategies on behalf of the government, in addition to regulating standards for all industry participants. In this regard, a look back at tourism activities for this the year just gone by show that Guyana continues to make in-roads into new tourism territories, locally, regionally and internationally.


The thrust of 2012 was, undisputedly, reigniting a desire for the natural beauty of Guyana-stirring up an interest in “Re-discovering home”.
Still Soaring

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President Donald Ramotar, Housing Minister Irfaan Ali, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee and other Government Officials looking at the map of Guyana inlaid in Parliament Square


While 2012 had its share of challenges, the Tourism Ministry kept the bigger picture in focus, that of increasing tourist arrivals and improving domestic tourism. Guyana, more often than not, is referred to as the country with vast hinterlands and natural beauty; the famous Kaieteur Falls its number one visitors’ attraction.


It was in 2012 that Guyana hosted the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, which showcased the local tourism product to 250 delegates and over 30 international journalists. The delegations were treated to a number of documentaries made by international television networks such as Discovery Channel and the British Broadcasting Corporation.


The Rupununi Region again justified the resources poured into its development as it took the regional spotlight by winning the 2012 Caribbean Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Award and the Caribbean Tourism Organisation and Travelmole (CTO/Travelmole) award for improving the quality of life of the district’s inhabitants. Additionally, Guyana won a

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President Donald Ramotar at one of the booths at Berbice Expo

wards covering all aspects of sustainability, from overall excellence, to accommodation, community, heritage and biodiversity.
Domestic Tourism
The government made significant strides in continuing to provide support to Amerindian villages to preserve their cultural relics, symbolic of life during pre-colonial days. The intention of the government was to expand tourism to other Amerindian communities across Guyana; transforming them into irresistible tourism destinations, increasing investment in training and education, and developing small businesses. In Orealla, the Tourism Ministry in association with Cortours began putting together a committee to manage and expand the Orealla Regatta.

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A section of the gathering at the 13th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development


New Amsterdam Town Day, Region 6 was held on October 26 under the theme “Collaboration and Unity for the restoration of New Amsterdam.” Meanwhile in Region 9, a number of private sector businesses and the ministry pulled together the 11th Rupununi Expo. The annual event was successfully held under the theme “Uniting Our Resources for a Secured Future”.


In March, 25 vehicles began their nine-day, 529-mile Annual Pakaraima Mountain Safari. The convoy explored 14 Amerindian communities during the trip, partaking of the taste of the distinct, rich flavour of the indigenous peoples and their cultures.


Between January and November, the GTA recorded an overall increase of 17.2% in visitor arrivals. The ministry uses the

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Media personnel taking in the beauty of the Essequibo River in 2012

best technology to record arrivals to Guyana. The GTA Director, Indranauth Haralsingh said that the Management information system for tourism-the MIST software-was implemented to adequately record and analyse data.
In every great story there are some great people; The Ministry of Tourism expressed its gratitude to persons who made immeasurable contributions to the tourism sector.

 

 

Several industries were also recognised for placing Guyana in the international spotlight. Awards were presented to the top 11 persons in the sector for their excellence in tourism development; awards fell under several categories – Tourism Pioneers – Correia Group of Companies – Tourism;

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A large catch for this man at the Rockstone Fish Festival

Community-based Tourism- Conservation International, Destination Guyana Promotion- Blue Paw Promotion, Pillar of Tourism Industry Award- Mr. Lennox John, Best Marketing Campaign- Wilderness Explorers, Tourism Recognition- Mr. Richard Ousman – Wonderland Tours, Tour Guide of the Year- Mr. Paul Waldron, Tourism Entrepreneur- Mr. Colin Edwards, Best Tourism Ambassador- Mr. John  ‘Slingshot’ Drepaul ‘Slingshot’, Most Out-standing Community Tourism Project- Aranaputa Processors Friendly Society, and Tourism Recognition for Best Supporting Hotel- Princess Hotel.
Meanwhile, 17 lucky persons were given the opportunity to bask in the unmatched beauty of their country as they journeyed to the Majestic Kaieteur falls and navigated the waters of the mighty Essequibo. In addition, during the year

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Prime Minister Samuel Hinds flanked by GTA board member, Captain Gerald Gouveia, THAG Executive Member, Kit Nascimento, GTA Director Indranauth Haralsingh (front row) and the awardees at the Tourism Awards ceremony

as well, the ministry continued to support cultural and other significant local observances among which are Amerindian Heritage Month, Arrival Month, Emancipation Month, Diwali, Christmas, and Eid-ul-Adha.
Private/ Public Partnerships
Much work was also undertaken to improve the aesthetics of the city environs, and the Tourism Ministry and the GTA focused significantly, during the year, on the implementation of urban renewal plans.
In December, the Parliament Square was commissioned on Brickdam, a project that stemmed from several proposals put forward during the first annual Building Expo and is part of the Brickdam Renewal Plan. The square is an initiative to counter-balance the loss of green space within Georgetown, complement surrounding historical structures and add vitality to a unique recreational tourism place of value.


Local service providers continued to be offered opportunities to promote what they offer. Apart from the annual GuyExpo, the ministry made arrangements for businesses to advertise at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. Furthermore a special group consisting of representatives from both sectors was tasked with the responsibility of consulting with all tourism service providers towards establishing regulations for the sector. In 2013, the ministry will continue and has sketched plans to regularise service providers.


Government has remained committed to acknowledging the people who have shared its vision, and, have committed to work along with the government to ensure that Guyana’s little secret is talked about at every end of the globe. To this end, the ministry expressed appreciation to persons who have made immeasurable contributions to the tourism sector. Several industries were also recognised for placing Guyana in the international spot light. Among the awardees were: Conservation International, Blue Paw Artists, Lennox John owner of Splashmins Resort, Aranaputa Processors’ Friendly Society, and Princess Hotel.
According to Tourism Minister (ag) Irfaan Ali, the stable economic environment has fostered a dynamic and growing tourism industry in Guyana. In this regard, 2012 also provided an opportunity through the ministry and the GTA to tighten partnerships between the public and the private sectors. The annual exposition, GuyExpo, saw participation from approximately 400 exhibitors from the Caribbean, North America and Asia. Representatives from 18 countries were in Guyana at that time.


Investments from the private sector grew, while infrastructure to support the sector has expanded with the establishment of more road links, bridges, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and in the pipeline an athletic track, renewable energy, solar panels in rural communities, and a new airport among other things.


Looking to 2013




The Tourism Ministry has had several meetings with members of the private sector towards ensuring that the 2013 budget allocation is adequate to move the sector forward. Consultations offered service providers the opportunity to raise concerns, make suggestions and offer solutions to challenges facing the local tourism sector.


The ministry plans to expand its current training programmes and regularise services towards improving the quality of service provided in every Administrative Region.

 

New Investments




Within the first quarter of 2013, the ministry hopes to initiate discussions with WestJet, Air Canada, and Jet Blue air carriers to stimulate and motivate interests in investing in the Guyana.


Meanwhile, several new investments were approved during the later portion of 2012 which will definitely embellish existing services to meet certain international expectations. In 2013, all being equal, one can expect to start seeing noteworthy additions to the booming tourism sector. Minister Ali announced that collectively 14 new local investment interests totalling more than $25B will be implemented and one of the spin-offs would be employment created for more than 800 persons.


While in 2013 investments in the sector will soar, the minister mentioned that it is hoped that the private sector would also invest in keeping the city clean. He said that through the urban development plan he hopes that the private sector will adopt sections of the city.
Improving Services


Considerable emphasis will be placed on regularising the service providers in this sector. The ministry will continue what it had started in 2012 as it is determined to ensure that the quality of service is improved across the board. There are 199 operators, guides, and properties registered so far, 87 hotels, 64 tour guides, 30 tour operators and 18 lodges and resorts.


The ministry and the GTA will also continue to focus on training as they plan to approach the Carnegie School of Home Economics to conceptualise special training for persons working in this growing sector



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TALKERS TALK--DOERS DO!

 

The talkers in the AFC/PNC were bawling and screaming that the Marriot will destroy other hotels in Guyana.

 

The DOERS disagree---they are investing in the tourism sector in Guyana.

 

Rev

 

 

FM

My cousin in Suriname was into tourism since the 80's. Since then Suriname has had massive growth in that sector.

But Guyana has a long way to go before the tourists will dare venturing out in numbers. They'll get robbed if they are outside the safety of their hotels after 6PM. They'll get robbed the moment they pull out their fat wallet to pay for something in the market or a bar. And they'll get robbed and killed if they got jewellery on them.It does not matter if you are an innocent tourist or a hardcore criminal visiting Guyana for business. You'll still get robbed and killed if the chance arises. The locals are that poor.

Mr.T
Originally Posted by TK:

20 years and the tourism sector lags...more hot methane from Rev AL. 


TK:

 

You are a talker not a doer--you therefore lack the vision and the foresight to see where the Guyana tourism sector is headed---keep your head buried in the sand while the doers are taking Guyana forward.

 

Now, check out this video of a tourist to Guyana:

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:
Originally Posted by TK:

20 years and the tourism sector lags...more hot methane from Rev AL. 


TK:

 

You are a talker not a doer--you therefore lack the vision and the foresight to see where the Guyana tourism sector is headed---keep your head buried in the sand while the doers are taking Guyana forward.

 

Now, check out this video of a tourist to Guyana:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My vision tells me there is nothing substantial for us to even say tourism is at the take off stage.

FM
Originally Posted by Mr.T:

My cousin in Suriname was into tourism since the 80's. Since then Suriname has had massive growth in that sector. But Guyana has a long way to go before the tourists will dare venturing out in numbers.


Mr. T:

 

Surely Guyana has a long way to go--but you must commend the effort that is being made by the doers in Guyana today---the effort is being made to grow the tourism sector---and foreign adventurers are starting to notice Guyana---bird watchers, eco tourists---folks who crave unique adventures.

 

Rev

FM
Originally Posted by TK:
Originally Posted by Rev Al:
Originally Posted by TK:

20 years and the tourism sector lags...more hot methane from Rev AL. 


TK:

 

You are a talker not a doer--you therefore lack the vision and the foresight to see where the Guyana tourism sector is headed---keep your head buried in the sand while the doers are taking Guyana forward.

 

Now, check out this video of a tourist to Guyana:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My vision tells me there is nothing substantial for us to even say tourism is at the take off stage.

Why is there a guard hut in front every house? it looks like a rich elete PPP neighbourhood so why guard against each other...is it because they believe someone gona take it from them the same way they took it from the poor...

sachin_05
Originally Posted by TK:

20 years and the tourism sector lags...more hot methane from Rev AL. 

Rev Al needs to let us know how many "tourists" actually visit the tourist destinations that he boast of.  Really....Rupununi!!!!!! The Guyanese are too busy taking care of their relatives to have the time and the money for that!!

 

This is why tourism will never develop beyond the narrow overseas Guyanese segment...which over time might start declining a sthe migrants age, and their kids lose interest.  No honest assessment of the fact that Guyana has yet to develop its full tourism potential....heritage tourism aimed at the 2nd and 3rd generations...and eco/adventure aimed at non Guyanese.

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:

CHECK OUT MBC's GUYANA MISSIONS TRIP 2012

 

 

Adventurers are longing to visit the new tourism hot spot--Guyana.

 

Rev

 

 


Let me help you out. Christian missionaries are NOT tourists!

 

BTW let more of these into Guyana and Hinduism will be a thing of the past.  Guess who these guys are targeting?

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:
Originally Posted by Mr.T:

My cousin in Suriname was into tourism since the 80's. Since then Suriname has had massive growth in that sector. But Guyana has a long way to go before the tourists will dare venturing out in numbers.


Mr. T:

 

Surely Guyana has a long way to go--but you must commend the effort that is being made by the doers in Guyana today---the effort is being made to grow the tourism sector---

 

Rev


I can assure you that whatever the "doers" are doing, attracting non Caribbean people to Guyana, other than missionaries and business people and foreign aid workers, isnt it.

 

Cant blame them though because the PPP has no clue about developing tourism and no interest in listening to those who do (thsi is why I maintain that Guyana needs a break from the PPP and their lack of ideas)....and this includes Guyanese who have been trying to tell them possible strategies, like working with Bajan tourism interests to broaden their product by ading Guyana to an itinerary for those Europeans who spend two weeks in Bdos and are bored by the 4th day on the beach.

 

Mr T you are indeed correct.  The big problem that Suriname has in attracting US visitors is the perception that it is hard to get to, which it no longer is.  I will not be surprised if they soon start attarcting more eco/adventure tourists from the USA than does Guyana, even though Guyana is more US oriented and is English speaking, and enjoys nonstop service from JFK.

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:

TOURISTS TO THE NEW HOT SPOT ARE EXPLORING THE GREAT INTERIOR OF GUYANA--90% OF GUYANESE HAVE NEVER SEEN THE INTERIOR--BUT ECO TOURISTS ARE FASCINATED---check out the video

 


Rev Al, given that you love to hurl around statistics, will apprecaite you telling us how many of these tourists visit Guyana.  500...1,000?  This is what a NY Times review suggested a few years ago.

FM

Before we can talk about sensible tourism we have to put in place the comfort zone that tourists expect. Like a high class tourist hotel in Linden for instance. It is no use having all them high class hotels in Georgetown. That is many days away as far as tourism is concerned.

You also need to identify and improve the facilities in the interior. Tourists expect water closets even in the deep jungle. And they want to be entertained at night with cold beers, barbecues, and music.

Mr.T
Originally Posted by caribny:
 
This is why tourism will never develop beyond the narrow overseas Guyanese segment
 

 

carib:

 

There is quite an apt phrase to describe PNC groupies like you and AFC groupies like TK---nattering nabobs of negativity.

 

That is what you folks are---nattering nabobs of negativity---you so despise the PPP that you wish destruction for Guyana and Guyanese.

 

It deeply pains you people to see progress being made in Guyana---hopefully the PPP will keep you mentally tortured for decades to come.

 

Rev
 

FM
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.

FM
Originally Posted by Henry:
 
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.


Henry:

 

Don't get too caught up by expressions like "sustainable development".

 

What's taking place right now in Guyana is a multi prong approach to developing the country's resources is being pursued.

 

* More land is being made available for expanding the agri sector.

 

* Gold will soon be mined on a large scale industrial scale---2 big canadian owned mines will come on line soon---400,000 ounces were produced last year mainly by small and medium sized operators in Guyana---much bigger amounts soon.

 

* The Russians are planning to double bauxite production

 

* You have read about the efforts being laid out in the tourism sector

 

* The country's infrastructure is being improved and expanded---road to lethem--Berbice deep water port, etc---those will become a reality in the future

 

* A new energy source is being pursued---hydro will take Guyana to a higher plateau economically.

 

* New industries will gravitate towards Guyana once a cheaper source of energy is in place---and better infrastructure.

 

* Large Agro processing has a big future in Guyana---but better infrastructure need to be in place---that is being worked on.

 

 

BOTTOM LINE:

 

There are exciting times ahead for Guyana---the nattering nabobs of negativity---like caribJ, TK/redux, stormborn, Ronald Narain, warrior, joker, jalil, cain, Mr.T, Mitwah, Moses, Gerard, Ramjattan, Nigel, Kissoon, etc, etc----they can complain, condemn, and criticize all they want---but Guyana is on the move.

 

Rev

 

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:
 

BOTTOM LINE:

 

There are exciting times ahead for Guyana---the nattering nabobs of negativity---like caribJ, TK/redux, stormborn, Ronald Narain, warrior, joker, jalil, cain, Mr.T, Mitwah, Moses, Gerard, Ramjattan, Nigel, Kissoon, etc, etc----they can complain, condemn, and criticize all they want---but Guyana is on the move.

 

Rev

 

Rev, I hope you are right, but my main criticism of the PPP and specifically of Jagdeo was that they are a little too willing to snuggle up to the "green" agenda and neo-colonial begging schemes like the Norway business. If you are right, and more prosperous times are ahead, I hope to see a little less desperation and a bit more dignity and insistence upon national sovereignty in our relations with the Atlantic powers.

FM
Originally Posted by Henry:
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Rev, I hope you are right, but my main criticism of the PPP and specifically of Jagdeo was that they are a little too willing to snuggle up to the "green" agenda and neo-colonial begging schemes like the Norway business.

 


Henry:

 

Be patient! You'll be proud of the immense progress you'll see being made in Guyana in the coming years.

 

 

RE: NORWAY DEAL WITH GUYANA

 

Give praise to the Norwegians---they didn't permit the $US250 million to get into the pockets of Jagdeo and his cronies.

 

A portion of that 250M will be applied to the Amaila hydro---and the hinterland communities will also benefit significantly.

 

 

RE: HYDRO

 

If the amaila hydro ever gets developed---success breeds success---and I wont be surprised to see the Brazilians fund another hydro---that will provide energy for areas in Northern Brazil---if that ever occurs---Guyana becomes an exporter of energy/electricity---and that will be huge, huge progress for the Guyanese economy.

 

Anyway, keep your fingers crossed Henry---exciting times are ahead for Guyana.

 

Rev

 

 

FM
Originally Posted by Mr.T:

Before we can talk about sensible tourism we have to put in place the comfort zone that tourists expect. Like a high class tourist hotel in Linden for instance. It is no use having all them high class hotels in Georgetown. That is many days away as far as tourism is concerned.

You also need to identify and improve the facilities in the interior. Tourists expect water closets even in the deep jungle. And they want to be entertained at night with cold beers, barbecues, and music.


Mr.T:

 

You really need to take a break from that London ghetto you live in---travel to Guyana--and check out the resorts and facilities they have in the Interior.

 

Call Evergreen Adventures in Guyana---they'll arrange your trip and accomodations.

 

Click on the link:

 

http://www.evergreenadventuresgy.com/baganara.htm

 

Rev

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:
Originally Posted by Henry:
 
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.


Henry:

 

Don't get too caught up by expressions like "sustainable development".

 

What's taking place right now in Guyana is a multi prong approach to developing the country's resources is being pursued.

 

* More land is being made available for expanding the agri sector.

 

* Gold will soon be mined on a large scale industrial scale---2 big canadian owned mines will come on line soon---400,000 ounces were produced last year mainly by small and medium sized operators in Guyana---much bigger amounts soon.

 

* The Russians are planning to double bauxite production

 

* You have read about the efforts being laid out in the tourism sector

 

* The country's infrastructure is being improved and expanded---road to lethem--Berbice deep water port, etc---those will become a reality in the future

 

* A new energy source is being pursued---hydro will take Guyana to a higher plateau economically.

 

* New industries will gravitate towards Guyana once a cheaper source of energy is in place---and better infrastructure.

 

* Large Agro processing has a big future in Guyana---but better infrastructure need to be in place---that is being worked on.

 

 

BOTTOM LINE:

 

There are exciting times ahead for Guyana---the nattering nabobs of negativity---like caribJ, TK/redux, stormborn, Ronald Narain, warrior, joker, jalil, cain, Mr.T, Mitwah, Moses, Gerard, Ramjattan, Nigel, Kissoon, etc, etc----they can complain, condemn, and criticize all they want---but Guyana is on the move.

 

Rev

 

 What is happening in Guyana is a rise of a new colonialism...Chinese. The do not come into any sector to develop indigenous needs. They come in to pillage resources. They hire loicals for menial non skilled task, and expect that their people come in to sell every chinese made product possible. In short order they replace all local business and dominate every industrial sector so their blood sucking in multi pronged. Hooray for the this brand of development by the PPP. It is one of the reasons they will ultimately be kicked from office. They are of the opinion the Chinese coming will save their asses. Instead, they business class will be the first to be on their asses....then the slave coolies...both blacks and indians will come out of their holes to complain of their colonized state. Check Surinam if you think I am kidding.If you want to be depressed....take a look to the "good" the chinese is doing to Africa.

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:
Originally Posted by Henry:
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Rev, I hope you are right, but my main criticism of the PPP and specifically of Jagdeo was that they are a little too willing to snuggle up to the "green" agenda and neo-colonial begging schemes like the Norway business.

 


Henry:

 

Be patient! You'll be proud of the immense progress you'll see being made in Guyana in the coming years.

 

 

RE: NORWAY DEAL WITH GUYANA

 

Give praise to the Norwegians---they didn't permit the $US250 million to get into the pockets of Jagdeo and his cronies.

 

A portion of that 250M will be applied to the Amaila hydro---and the hinterland communities will also benefit significantly.

 

 

RE: HYDRO

 

If the amaila hydro ever gets developed---success breeds success---and I wont be surprised to see the Brazilians fund another hydro---that will provide energy for areas in Northern Brazil---if that ever occurs---Guyana becomes an exporter of energy/electricity---and that will be huge, huge progress for the Guyanese economy.

 

Anyway, keep your fingers crossed Henry---exciting times are ahead for Guyana.

 

Rev

 

 

"

RE: NORWAY DEAL WITH GUYANA

 

Give praise to the Norwegians---they didn't permit the $US250 million to get into the pockets of Jagdeo and his cronies."

 

 

 

 

Come on Rev you can say it, you can give praise to A.F....come on Rev, come onnnnn.


cain
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
 What is happening in Guyana is a rise of a new colonialism...Chinese. The do not come into any sector to develop indigenous needs. They come in to pillage resources.
If you want to be depressed....take a look to the "good" the chinese is doing to Africa.

 

Stormy:

 

Cynics, pessimists, defeatists, prophets of doom and talkers like you will always pi$$ on the Chinese and despise them; Optimists, visionaries and doers will praise and applaud the Chinese.

 

RE: AFRICA

 

Before the Chinese got there--many African countries, particularly the sub-saharan counrtries---they were doomed---with Chinese investments---many are seeing some progress---they are no longer doomed.

 

RE: THE CHINESE IN GUYANA

 

Well, the Chinese are the ones with the money and they are willing to invest---Guyana needs investments---and the Chinese are most welcome.

 

* The Chinese funded a large part of the 200 million skeldon factory.

 

* The chinese are funding a large part of the 100 million airport expansion

 

* The chinese will be funding a large part of the 800 million Amaila hydro project

 

* The chinese are funding part of the 50 million Marriot deals.

 

MAY ALLAH, JESUS, HANUMAN, LORD KRISHNA, ETC, ETC BLESS THE CHINESE!

 

 

You are just pi$$ed stormy because you are seeing progress in Guyana under the PPP and it rips your heart apart.

 

Be honest Stormy---as long as the PPP rules Guyana you will always look at things with a jaundiced eye---you will always be resentful, envious and jealous of progress in Guyana under the PPP.

 

Rev

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM
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Originally Posted by Rev Al:
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
 What is happening in Guyana is a rise of a new colonialism...Chinese. The do not come into any sector to develop indigenous needs. They come in to pillage resources.
If you want to be depressed....take a look to the "good" the chinese is doing to Africa.

 

Stormy:

 

Cynics, pessimists, defeatists, prophets of doom and talkers like you will always pi$$ on the Chinese and despise them; Optimists, visionaries and doers will praise and applaud the Chinese.

 

RE: AFRICA

 

Before the Chinese got there--many African countries, particularly the sub-saharan counrtries---they were doomed---with Chinese investments---many are seeing some progress---they are no longer doomed.

 

RE: THE CHINESE IN GUYANA

 

Well, the Chinese are the ones with the money and they are willing to invest---Guyana needs investments---and the Chinese are most welcome.

 

* The Chinese funded a large part of the 200 million skeldon factory.

 

* The chinese are funding a large part of the 100 million airport expansion

 

* The chinese will be funding a large part of the 800 million Amaila hydro project

 

* The chinese are funding part of the 50 million Marriot deals.

 

MAY ALLAH, JESUS, HANUMAN, LORD KRISHNA, ETC, ETC BLESS THE CHINESE!

 

 

You are just pi$$ed stormy because you are seeing progress in Guyana under the PPP and it rips your heart apart.

 

Be honest Stormy---as long as the PPP rules Guyana you will always look at things with a jaundiced eye---you will always be resentful, envious and jealous of progress in Guyana under the PPP.

 

Rev

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 For most of 5 years here I was a defender of the PPP.  Me coming to the decision that they were crooks is not an easy pill to swallow but one must of necessity do least one watch our nation die from their infestation.

 

Progress for the PPP is enriching themselves. Where did Repu's son get the collateral  to leverage 34 million loans from the Chinese if not for some graft deal? I do not have to define progress as you mudheads do. It is my country. It is sickening to watch PPP carpetbaggers ruin the nation. 

FM
Originally Posted by Stormborn:
It is my country. It is sickening to watch PPP carpetbaggers ruin the nation. 

 

Stormy!

 

The Rev admits that the elites in the PPP have enriched themselves---they have their hands in the cookie jar---and they are feasting on the milk and honey that flows in the executive branch--every Guyanese knows this---they have seen it with their own eyes---pradoville 1, pradoville 2, etc, etc

 

But unlike the PNC which looted the treasury and stole monies that were meant for education, health care, infrastructure, etc, etc---and bankrupted Guyana in the process, the PPP has built hundreds of new schools and health care facilities and they have invested heavily in infrastructure.

 

YOU ARE LOOKING AT GUYANA WITH JAUNDICED EYES IF YOU CLAIM THE PPP HAS RUINED THE COUNTRY. THEY HAVE NOT! GUYANA IS GROWING AND PROGRESSING UNDER THE PPP. IT WAS A FAILED, BANKRUPT STATE UNDER THE PNC.

 

Rev

 

 

 

FM

Check out PPP supporters from the 1940s in British Guiana---will the great grandchildren of those good people ever vote for the PNC today ? 90% would never!

 

Enjoy the video---don't harbor feelings of superiority caribJ---those people are roots bai---roots.lol

 

 

 

PART 2:

 

 

 

FM
Originally Posted by Ramakant-P:

The developments were put into place by the Jagdeo administration.

 

Is there any new ones by the Ramoutar Government?


Rama:

 

Under President Ramotar's leadership lots of the projects that were in the pipeline when Jagdeo left will be completed---amaila hydro, industrial scale gold mines, manganese mine, cjia expansion, specialty hospital, marriot, etc etc

 

 

RE: NEW PROJECTS UNDER RAMOTAR

 

Well, Ramo has been in office just over a year---hopefully the projects he recently discussed with the Brazilian president---paved road to lethem, deep water harbor in Berbice, additional hydros--will come to fruition.

 

Actually there are numerous projects in the pipeline in Guyana right now.

 

Rev

FM

An exhibition in London is not going to turn Guyana into a tourist Mecca. Besides, the large majority of visitors to this country happen to be Brazilian. At the end, it will be the Brazilians who might turn Guyana into a tourist paradise despite Guyana itself. The presence of underage Brazilian girls has more potential of attracting British predators than any exhibition, the type of tourists our elites prefer.

FM
Originally Posted by Lucas:

An exhibition in London is not going to turn Guyana into a tourist Mecca.

 


Guyana will never, ever be a tourist mecca---but there is a niche in the tourism market it can fill---adventure tours---eco tours, etc, etc

 

Will tourism be a large contributor to the economy ? No!

 

But every investment contributes to Guyana growth, development and progress---tourism, agriculture, mining, fishing, construction, manufacturing, etc, etc

 

Rev

 

 

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:

But unlike the PNC which looted the treasury and stole monies that were meant for education, health care, infrastructure, etc, etc---and bankrupted Guyana in the process, the PPP has built hundreds of new schools and health care facilities and they have invested heavily in infrastructure.

 

 

Rev

 

 

 

PPP built hundreds of new schools eh? Do you have the names of a dozen or so of these schools, I'm not aware of hundreds.

So how could they supposedly build so many schools then turn around and try to tief textbooks?

cain
Originally Posted by Ramakant-P:

The developments were put into place by the Jagdeo administration.

 

Is there any new ones by the Ramoutar Government?

Yep. I heard something about him trying to get a grip on the stealing that's plagued the PPP govt. since Jagdeo held the reins.

cain
Originally Posted by cain:
 
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PPP built hundreds of new schools eh? Do you have the names of a dozen or so of these schools, I'm not aware of hundreds.

 

cain:

 

The Rev knows you long for the days when the PNC drained the treasury and stole monies that were meant for education, health care, infrastructure---they bankrupted Guyana.

 

READ THIS CAIN:

 

With 8.3% of its GDP spent on education, Guyana sits with Cuba, Iceland, Denmark and Botswana as among the few countries with top spending on education.[4]

 

Did you read that cainster ?

 

DO YOU STILL LONG FOR THE DESTRUCTIVE PNC OR ARE YOU NOW ENAMORED BY THE AXE GRINDERS IN THE 10% PARTY--THE AFC ?

 

Rev

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:
Originally Posted by caribny:
 
This is why tourism will never develop beyond the narrow overseas Guyanese segment
 

 

carib:

 

There is quite an apt phrase to describe PNC groupies like you and AFC groupies like TK---nattering nabobs of negativity.

 

That is what you folks are---nattering nabobs of negativity---you so despise the PPP that you wish destruction for Guyana and Guyanese.

 

It deeply pains you people to see progress being made in Guyana---hopefully the PPP will keep you mentally tortured for decades to come.

 

Rev
 

Rev gives us details about how tourism is developing in Guyana.  Note that Guyana is being promoted as an eco/adventure destination, an activity that very few overseas based Guyanese engage in.

 

A relative who lives in the UK said that Guyana is now fairly well known there, thanks to numerous BBC features on its attractions.  Check the arrivals from Europe (including the UK).  In 2011 there were a scant 8,300 visits from that region, and this was slightly below 2010 levels.   I am sure that most of these visits were from UK based Guyanese and their offspring and business people, and the random Englishman arriving for cricket.

 

Rev Guyana cannot even attract English people to watch cricket while it is being played there (they prefer to stay in St Lucia or Barbados and watch it in sports bars).  So please do not tell me that eco/adventure tourism into Guyana is booming.

 

The demise of Ezjet guarantees that arrivals from the US to GUY will be down this year.  Caribbean spent lots of cash on wetleasing a plane to compete against EZjet and they will need to recover those losses.

 

Aside from the Indo elite I doubt that most Guyanese will tell you that they feel that their lives are as grand as you boast.

FM
Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

Vacationing in Guyana is way too expensive.


Let us assume that some one reads an article written by one of those travel writers who the govt is trying to gte to visit.  And is intrigued by the fact that Guyana is unknown and therefore a great converstaion piece for an adventurous type who will want to return from a vacation with a "guess where I went to (clue not Jamaica, Bahamas or Mexico where you boring types crowd to)".  And then regale the audience with tales of this exotic and unknown little country in South America.

 

So how will one go about it.  No packages available online that are easy to find.  No travel agent/tour operator in the USA actively promotes Guyana.  So one must be truly determined and stitch together with no help airfare, hotel and ground arrangements.  And even after one does this, upon reaching Guyana one might be told that the "flight to XYZ interior location was canceled because they coulkdnt get enough passengers".  One does not even know when the best times to visit Guyana will be, given that the weather drastically impacts on travel to the interior.

 

So Rev why doesnt the govt focus on those problems rather than proving almost 100% of the investment into Marriott (when one factors in teh GUARANTEES that the private investors are being provided)?  Gtwn does NOT need another hotel.  Guyana does need an improved and accessable product if they serious want to attract decent numbers.

 

 

But you see the PPP isnt interested in whether tourism booms or not.  Instead they focus on travel writers, who do not seem able to attract others to visit Guyana.  Or Guyanese who return to see friends/family, and who have scant interest in Guyana beyond that.  These Guyanese will return to Guyana regardless of all the prattle from the govt.

 

 

FM
Originally Posted by Rev Al:
Originally Posted by cain:
 
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PPP built hundreds of new schools eh? Do you have the names of a dozen or so of these schools, I'm not aware of hundreds.

 

cain:

 

The Rev knows you long for the days when the PNC drained the treasury and stole monies that were meant for education, health care, infrastructure---they bankrupted Guyana.

 

READ THIS CAIN:

 

With 8.3% of its GDP spent on education, Guyana sits with Cuba, Iceland, Denmark and Botswana as among the few countries with top spending on education.[4]

 

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And yet Guyana ranks among the poorest performers in the CXC exam, and employers complain about the semi literacy of the younger workers.

 

And please do not tell me about the 10 kids who do well in CXC.  They do so because their parents have the resources to spend on "extra lessons" to compensate for the poor job that the schools are doing. Anbd this is to be expected when we note that our best teachers are busy with Bajan and St Lucian kids, leaving Guyanese to endure our worst.

FM

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