The modern, self-contained cabins are designed to accommodate families and groups, and were formally declared open by Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister,
Oneidge Walrond, a release said.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister Walrond described the facility as a meaningful addition to Region Two’s tourism product and a reflection of the government’s commitment to supporting community-owned and -led tourism development.
“The growth of Mainstay/Whyaka as a tourism destination reflects the direction we have been working towards as a government. Since 2020, under the leadership of His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the PPP/C Administration has made tourism a priority by focusing on it as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and Indigenous community development.”
Minister Walrond emphasised that the Lake View Cabins strengthen the region’s tourism circuit by creating employment, supporting local enterprises, and enhancing Mainstay’s reputation as a nature-based destination.
“What you are doing here today benefits Mainstay/Whyaka directly, but it also broadens the tourism product of Region Two and Guyana as a whole. It strengthens the region’s capacity to welcome visitors of various interests and backgrounds, while contributing to employment and economic growth.”
The minister also highlighted broader developments in Region Two’s tourism sector, including increased private sector investment and community-led initiatives. She noted that since 2020, more than 500 residents of Region Two have benefited from training in hospitality, business development, tour guiding, and emergency care, facilitated by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce through the Guyana Tourism Authority.
Toshao Marsha Williams described the project as the realisation of the community’s long-standing vision to develop sustainable tourism.
The project was spearheaded by members of the community, with support from national initiatives such as the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and Presidential Grants through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs.
A section of the gathering at the commissioning
Minister Walrond speaks at the commissioning
One of the cosy rooms
