Guyanese press
31 May 2026
Fort Island to become major tourist destination - Govt.
Kaieteur News · KNEWS
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What this source establishes
Following the ceremony the Tourism Ministry announced plans to 'permanently improve maritime access' at Fort Island - language implying current maritime access is not adequate
Key claims
- Following the ceremony the Tourism Ministry announced plans to 'permanently improve maritime access' at Fort Island - language implying current maritime access is not adequate
- [ALLEGATION] The Opposition Leader alleged a farmer's drainage system was damaged by heavy equipment brought for the event
- Five commercial generator sets and rows of artificial grass matting are reported left on site after the event
- A helicopter pad was purpose-built at Fort Island for the ceremony at a cost reported as tens of millions of dollars, and was used once, for the President's arrival
- Establishes that the President did not travel to Fort Island by ferry
| Outlet | Kaieteur News |
|---|---|
| Author | KNEWS |
| Published | 31 May 2026 |
| Type | Guyanese press |
| Genre | — |
| Archive reference | 2026-05-31_kaieteur-news_fort-island-to-become-major-tourist-destination-govt.md |
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