–Attorney-General says
THE International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup is expected to have a major impact on Guyana’s tourism and hospitality industry.
With Guyana scheduled to host several matches at the National Stadium in June, there is not a vacant room to be found in hotels.
Attorney-General, Anil Nandlall, S.C., who took part in the discussion on the ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies Bill 2024, which was eventually passed, revealed this to the National Assembly on Friday.

He said that Guyana is poised to reap significant economic and financial benefits.
“Our hotels are already booked. You can’t get a room now at any of the hotels for the month of June. None, try it. Dozens of houses have already been rented out across the country because thousands of Guyanese are returning home from Canada and from the United States,” Nandlall said.

For instance, he mentioned that he is aware of 60 Guyanese who will be traveling from New York to attend the games.
“This is going to be a mega event,” the Attorney-General declared, emphasising that the World Cup stands as one of the premier events in the cricketing world.

Given that it will be a grand showcase for the Caribbean, drawing billions of viewers worldwide, Nandlall emphasised the importance of Guyana being a welcoming host.
“We have to be gracious and hospitable—a characteristic for which we are known,” he said.

During his presentation, the Attorney-General also highlighted that cricket holds the status of being Guyana’s national sport.
Twenty teams will compete in matches across Antigua, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, as well as Texas, Florida, and New York in the USA.

Six matches are slated for the National Stadium in Providence, including a semi-final, with the venue able to hold a full capacity of 15,000 spectators. The second match will be played here and will see the host team, the West Indies clashing with Papua New Guinea.
The Guyanese government has reaffirmed its dedication to fulfilling all obligations as a host venue for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024.