AS a travelling Guyanese, I wish to express my delight at the issuing of driver’s permit which is now available on the spot and free of cost at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport. I would like to congratulate the Honourable Manniram Prashad, Mininster of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and all the government agencies involved for this most welcoming initiative.
This move has certainly put Guyana ahead of many of our Caribbean brothers and sisters since most countries; there is a cost and it is quite expensive to obtain a permit. This shows the commitment by the government to make Guyana tourist friendly.
Many of my families and friends who have visited Guyana in the past have complained about the hassle and long lines that they have to go through before they can get a driver’s permit.
I have already told them about this system that is now in place at the airport and they were quite happy to hear about this. I think this will encourage more visitors to our beautiful country.
I do hope that persons would take up the challenge to open up-car-rental facilities at or near the airport, and help to develop this promising sector.