THE Guyana Festival continues to attract increasing support from corporate entities operating here.As testimony of this, the Guyana Festival Committee on Friday received $3M from the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) as they reaffirmed their philosophy of giving support to the national development of arts and culture.
“We at GT&T are happy to be part of this significant, inaugural Guyana Festival,” GT&T’s CEO, Mr. R.K Sharma declared.
Meanwhile, Tourism Industry and Commerce Minister, Irfaan Ali expressed his delight that GT&T has joined the Guyana Festival team, he also reminded that the Telephone Company has always played a major role in promoting the cultural heritage of Guyana.
He said: “GT&T is one of our most strategic partners in terms of activities for Tourism. Their sponsorship of $3M is not only a financial commitment but also a reminder that they are embedded at home and remain a strong supporter of everything local.”
The simple handing over ceremony and press briefing took place at the Ministry of Tourism boardroom, South Road.
While there, Ali reminded that Festival Passports are on sale and patrons can uplift their passports from authorised sales vendors for a low cost of $3,000. This allows access to all three, fun filled and exciting days of the Guyana Festival, from August 8 -10 at the Guyna National Stadium.
These Passports are available at Nigel’s Supermarket, Ashmin’s Trading, N & S Mattai, Survival Supermarket Vlissengen Road, K & K Service Station- Mahaica , M & M Snackette- Harbour Bridge , Courts in Parika, Church’s Chicken in Linden, Essential Care Pharmacy- Diamond, Fatboy Discount- Vreed-en-hoop, Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Guyana Tourism Authority and Choke Gas Station- LBI.