As GuyExpo 2013 nears, the Tourism, Industry and Commerce Ministry is launching an “I Believe Campaign”, aimed at energising the population to believe in the potential of Guyana and to build a nationalistic and patriotic environment.
According to acting Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali, the “I Believe Campaign” is geared towards promoting and advancing the successes of Guyana’s economy while encouraging all facets of society to believe in the potential that lies ahead.
“The ‘I Believe Campaign’ seeks to reach out to every Guyanese beyond political, ethnic and religious barriers, to come on board through educating ourselves, informing ourselves and communicating with each other, the priorities of Guyana, thus , creating an environment of national ownership in the transformation of our country,” Minister Ali stated.
The campaign aims to create an environment in which all of our people can embrace the future, the developmental agenda of Guyana and the aspirations of all Guyanese. The concept stresses the establishment of a positive environment through the enforcement of positive lifestyles, innovative thinking and patriotic positioning of our views.
Developmental ideals
Further , the “I Believe Campaign” will embrace the new developmental ideals in the Amaila Falls hydro project; the state-of-the– art Specialty Hospital; the new Marriott Hotel, bringing world-class services to Guyana; and the CJIA expansion project, and the potential that lies in the accomplishment of these projects.
It takes a deeper look into the future – in building bridges with Guyana’s neighbours and benefiting from the potential that exists in their markets, the deepwater harbour, an enhanced Demerara port, and expansion of our physical infrastructure to meet the requirements of our economic and social projections.
The campaign will seek to work with the Small Business Bureau in developing new entrepreneurs, empowering families and integrating itself within communities.
The “I Believe Campaign” will build trust, consolidate, and work with other nationalistic campaigns, including the “Pick It Up” campaign and the national housing drive; and the University of Guyana and other agencies that seek to promote positive lifestyles and ideals, addressing social ills such as addiction and domestic violence.
“This is a campaign to start believing in ourselves, believing in our country, to encourage us to set aside partisan political views, to separate propaganda and mischief from facts and reality, and to work together as we all believe in the grand future and success of our country,” Ali explained.
The Tourism Industry and Commerce Ministry will also be hosting an “I Believe Concert” to launch the campaign, bringing together local artistes and performers at the Sophia Exhibition Centre, on Friday evening.
This massive event will begin at 21: 00h during the second night of GuyExpo 2013, and promises to be filled with vibrant energy and positive messages.
