ACCORDING to Minister Steven Jacobs, the government has identified culture and sports as key drivers in its economic diversification plans.
Speaking to the Department of Public Information, Minister Jacobs explained that the creative and sporting sectors have a strong potential to generate revenue, attract investment, and create new opportunities for the country.
“We are going to ensure that the necessary facilities are in place to accommodate these major tournaments, whether it is cricket, football, etc,” he said, highlighting the potential for sports tourism to contribute to Guyana’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Jacobs also stressed the importance of showcasing Guyana’s unique cultural identity. “We have a unique culture here in Guyana… we must see how we can bottle that culture and incentivise it. We have some creative artists, and we want to give them that space and platform so they can blossom.”
The government plans to establish talent incubators along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway to support this vision.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce the nation’s reliance on traditional industries and showcase its rich cultural heritage and sporting talent internationally.