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GDA team for Puerto Rico pays courtesy call to Tourism Minister Hughes
Members of the squad selected by the Georgetown Dominoes Association (GDA) to participate in the upcoming international tournament slated for Puerto Rico paid a courtesy call to Minister of Tourism Cathy Hughes on Thursday last.
President of the GDA president Faye Joseph briefed the minister about the association and their upcoming tours including the World Championships which is set for July 2016 in Antigua, while GDA secretary Barbara Marshall and the team’s Public Relations Officer Orin Boston thanked the Hughes for hosting the players.
The Minister stated that she is impressed with the organization, adding that dominoes is an important sport and culture which brings people together.
She added that her ministry is excited to work with such an organisation which helps to promote tourism. “Every individual that departs these shores is an ambadassor for Guyana so it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet the dominoes team. These players will be interacting with individuals from several other countries so it’s a wonderful opportunity for them to promote Guyana,” she posited.
Joseph indicated that the GDA is willing to partner with the ministry to promote tourism. She expressed confidence that the team will excel in the tournament which starts on September 23.
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