TOURISM Minister (ag) Irfaan Ali and his counterpart from St Vincent and The Grenadines (SVG), Cecil McKie, yesterday held discussions on formalising a joint initiative to market a common tourism package for both sister Caricom countries.

Both ministers concurred that combining the two products would make both destinations more competitive and appealing on the international market, since the two countries share similar features in most aspects. St. Vincent and The Grenadines (SVG) is known for its lush tropical rainforest which is full of eco-adventures; and its idyllic beaches, coral reefs and turquoise lagoons are a tropical paradise for yachting, scuba diving, enjoying nature, and relaxing in luxurious hideaways.

Guyana is a fantastic eco and nature tourism destination which boasts an impressively fascinating combination of pristine Amazonian rainforests, immense waterfalls, and amazing flora and exotic fauna blended with a vibrant indigenous culture that is rich in heritage.

Each country is in the process of improving its international airport. Whilst Guyana is implementing an absolutely essential upgrade of its facilities, SVG is completing a new international airport.

Ministers Ali and McKie spoke of the immense potential these airport facilities will fulfill for the two countries. In lauding Guyana’s recent successes in this area, McKie was especially delighted at the possibility of having similar arrangements with COPA on completion of SVG’s new airport. COPA is set to start operation in Guyana in July 2014.
Written By Rebecca Ganesh-Ally