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Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee,Reggie White Packers 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, Minister Rohee said that the signing of the MOU is very significant, not only for Guyana but also for the Private and Security Sectors.He said that his Ministry,Deion Sanders Falcons Jersey, conscious of the need for better collaboration with the Tourism Sector of Guyana,Mike Webster Steelers Jersey, 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, the indications are that this sector is growing at an appreciable rate. In order to aid the development of tourism in the country,Green Bay Packers Jersey, 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,Bart Starr Packers Jersey,” Rohee stated.Additionally,Atlanta Falcons 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,Julio Jones Falcons Jersey, 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,” the Minister added.According to Rohee, the challenges that Guyana are likely to face,Davante Adams Packers Jersey, is the uniqueness of its strategy on tourism, which is largely focused on eco tourism.This Memorandum of Understanding,Joe Greene Steelers Jersey, which also has the full support of the Ministry Tourism, 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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