GOLDEN Brook cooking oil, produced by Pomeroon Oil Mills, will be used for the Guyana Festival Cook Out as the official cooking oil. 

Minister of Tourism (ag), Irfaan Ali, announced Friday that Golden Brook will be used for the “cook out” which will be staged on August 10 at the Guyana National Stadium as part of the three-day festival.

Ali made this announcement at a symbolic cheque presentation ceremony in the Ministry of Tourism Boardroom on South Road. Alfro Alphonso, Director of Pomeroon Oil Mills, presented $1.5M towards the successful staging of the Guyana Festival at the National Stadium.

Minister Ali stated that he is very pleased to be receiving cheques from the various companies, as they are helping to build the local economy. He said the money would go a very long way, and he hopes that more businesses would come on stream for the Guyana Festival.

“We are very happy, and we feel privileged to be a part of this festival that will showcase everything Guyanese. Golden Brook is truly Guyanese, and this is an excellent opportunity to showcase that. We expect this (Guyana Festival) to be a tremendous success,” Alphonso said.

Also speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Looknauth Persaud, the head of the Festival Cookout Committee and the owner of Kings Jewellery World, explained that all Guyanese are welcome to participate in the Festival Cookout, as this will provide the chance to showcase their skills. He said, “This is the opportunity for Guyanese to come out and showcase their skills. There is excitement about the event, and we want this to kick-start new businesses.”

Persaud reiterated that persons and groups interested in participating in this exciting and novel event can access the registration forms from the website: www.guyanafestival.gy ,or visit the Facebook page: Guyana Festival.
The Guyana Festival Coin to commemorate the inaugural event will be available at King’s Jewellery World. There are other branded memorabilia available for purchase, both locally and internationally. These memorabilia can be purchased at the Guyana Tourism Authority, and interested persons can contact the office at 219-0094/96.
Written By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally