Latest update February 14th, 2025 8:22 AM
“Thwarters” invited to be proud and rejoice
– As controversial Marriott Hotel opens today
Even as opposition members prepare themselves to raise placards during the opening
The Marriott Hotel ballroom will be a hub of activity tonight when the hotel holds its grand opening reception.
of the Marriott Hotel today, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Roger Luncheon has expressed hope that “thwarters” will join in celebrating the “historic event”.
Luncheon was unreserved in his praise of the controversial Marriott Hotel during yesterday’s post-cabinet briefing at the Office of the President.
During his remarks, Luncheon indicated that President Donald Ramotar will be attending the hotel’s opening and will be greeting members of the international community along with locals. Luncheon noted that even those who had raised opposition to the multibillion dollar hotel had been invited to its opening.
“I understand some of those who have been attempting to thwart the achievement of Thursday the 16th [Marriott’s opening], they have also been invited and I do hope – cabinet hopes – that they will join us in being proud and rejoicing in the event – the opening of a state-of-the-art, five star hotel in the capital city of Guyana,” Luncheon said.
Keeping up the onslaught of praises for the hotel, Luncheon said that the opening of such an “iconic entity” was an achievement Guyanese should be proud now. He said too that the hotel could have an impact on a number of sectors including entertainment, hospitality, travel and tourism.
Furthermore, Luncheon stated that the hotel’s opening is part of an “integrated plan” to develop these sectors. The plan also includes the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) to deal with the anticipated influx of tourists to the hotel, Luncheon said.
Luncheon said too, that the hotel’s opening will undoubtedly translate into the creation of countless jobs for Guyanese.
However, while Luncheon had nothing but high praises for the hotel, opposition members are in an uproar that the hotel will still open despite years of resistance.
Shadow Minister of Local Government, Ronald Bulkan who described the hotel as “an edifice of contempt” has already signaled his intent to attend the event. However, he emphasised that he will not be attending the event as a guest but rather as a protestor on the outside.
Since the announcement of the hotel’s establishment about four years ago, the entity has been steeped in controversy. The hotel has come under fire for a number of issues, including its investors and use of state funds for its construction.
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