Georgetown, GINA, August 14, 2008
Guyana’s tourism industry is developing at a fast pace since it is being recognized as a premier tourism adventure destination in the world.
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad made this comment while speaking at the launch of the third series of Mike Charles’ documentary, “Wild Guyana” which features the country’s flora and fauna.
Minister Prashad urged that that Guyanese populace support the DVD since much effort, time and money have been spent to produce and showcase the country’s natural beauty.The Tourism Ministry will continue to support Charles and purchase his DVD’s to give guest and visitors. The documentaries will be distributed to the country’s missions and embassies abroad, Minister Prashad said.
He noted further that with CARIFESTA just a few days away, the launch is appropriate and timely since the documentary will bring a renewed interest to many Guyanese.
Minister Prashad added that tourism awareness will be promoted throughout the year by the Ministry in making persons aware of the benefits of tourism and preserving the country’s natural resources.
Mike Charles, the producer of the documentary said “Giants of Guyana” a fourth series of the DVD documentary is in process and will be released at the end of 2009. This documentary, he added, will feature the country’s largest animals of the wild.
The documentary will also be promoted in schools across Guyana through the ministry to educate students about tourism and their environment, Charles said.
