GOVERNMENT has reopened the Government’s Guest House at Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini).

The refurbished facility was commissioned by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Karen Cummings when she visited the community, last Thursday.
According to a press statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the building was repaired and upgraded at a cost of $11 million.
At a simple ribbon-cutting ceremony, Regional Executive Officer of Region One, Colonel (ret’d) Randolph Storm, said that the work carried out on the guest house was done in an effort to improve its aesthetics and comfort, so that guests can enjoy a more relaxing and memorable stay.

“With GUY$11M, we were able to do a lot to significantly improve this building. It now has a completely new roof as well as a new ceiling, and we have also been able to rewire the entire building. Moreover, the kitchenette has been expanded and the dining room has been tiled. The upper floor has been re-polished, and the guest house now has four fully self-contained rooms with air conditioning,” said REO Storm.

Minister Cummings, in expressing her pleasure at seeing the newly-renovated guesthouse, congratulated the REO and his staff for the work they have done to modernise the building.
“I am very pleased with the way the guest house looks. Clearly a lot of thought has gone into the type of work that has been done to bring a contemporary feel and look to the government guest house here at Mabaruma. Like everything else, it will need proper maintenance and care. To this end, I ask that the Regional Authority that has oversight and responsibility for this building preserve it, so that it can withstand the test of time and serve its purpose well into the future,” Minister Cummings said.

The Government Guest House at Mabaruma has been truly transformed. It is another clear demonstration of the changing landscape of Mabaruma and its immediate environs.