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Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee,Detroit Tigers Mark Lowe Jersey, has pledged his Ministry’s unstinted support for the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) in its efforts to make Guyana a significant tourist destination in the Region.The support was pledged during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Home Affairs and THAG.Addressing a ceremony at the Ministry’s Boardroom,St. Louis Cardinals Orlando Cepeda Jersey, Minister Rohee said that the signing of the MOU is very significant,Los Angeles Dodgers Jackie Robinson Jersey, not only for Guyana but also for the Private and Security Sectors.He said that his Ministry, conscious of the need for better collaboration with the Tourism Sector of Guyana, initiated action in 2009 to develop meaningful cooperation between the two bodies.“The Ministry of Home Affairs is conscious of the contribution the Tourism Industry is making to the development of this country. Further,Los Angeles Dodgers Kirk Gibson Jersey, the indications are that this sector is growing at an appreciable rate. In order to aid the development of tourism in the country, there must be in place adequate security arrangements to protect our tourists. This would require our Law Enforcement Officials to be trained in addressing issues that may affect the wellbeing of our visitors,” Rohee stated.Additionally,St. Louis Cardinals Lou Brock Jersey, he said that members of the Security Sector must be sensitized to the peculiarities of tourism.“We have to ensure that our security environment is conducive to the attraction of tourists. Concomitantly, we have to ensure that our Tourism Sector is not exploited by unsavory elements. This would require the establishment of systems and procedures by the Tourism Sector and the Security Sector of the country to protect the tourism product,Detroit Tigers Jose Iglesias Jersey,” the Minister added.According to Rohee, the challenges that Guyana are likely to face,St. Louis Cardinals Tim McCarver Jersey, is the uniqueness of its strategy on tourism, which is largely focused on eco tourism.This Memorandum of Understanding,Los Angeles Dodgers Scott Kazmir Jersey, which also has the full support of the Ministry Tourism,Toronto Blue Jays Michael Saunders Jersey, Industry and Commerce of Guyana and the Guyana Police Force, will set the tone for an increased level of cooperation which will benefit all stakeholders. |
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