Gambling took on a whole new meaning in Guyana, before tiredness caught up with me in Suriname, followed by my delayed bag in Brazil. Day 57 – Venezuela to Guyana. A double-flight day and a sleepy start. Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago, then on to Guyana four hours later. A chance to catch up on some more admin in the airport, or so I thought.

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What do you think about casino gambling in Guyana and the rest of the Caribbean?

I’m of Guyanese descent. I’ve travelled the world and I went to Guyana for the first time 2 years ago. I’m expecting to go again this year. To be truthful with you I was shocked at what I saw in terms of it being a great country yet well under-developed and in desperate need of investment.
But I don’t think that by allowing casinos is the right way of building up this country.
If the government really want to help the country, start by creating job opportunities. There is so much land there that Guyana should have more towns and new communities being established. But most of all what Guyana needs IS GOD.
What I know about gambling that it exalts greed, which in turn exalts more corruption, which ultimately leads to more crime and it increases poverty.
B Richmond
England

I think Guyana's not ready for casino gambling.It's absurd and out of the question. Poor people will suffer badly. Children will become criminals and drug dealers. IT IS AN ABSURD,LUNATIC AND SELF CENTERED DECISION.
L Alves
Linden, Guyana

The point was already brought up that the majority of supporters for casinos live abroad. For one we lack the basic infrastructure needed to manage and regulate our economy as it stands, so how can the strain of Casinos and tourism be managed? We need to stop wasting time focusing on casinos and tourism, and place the resources and effort into the infrastructure we have, before we can do anything else. Basic principles of any good business; strengthen what you have before you tackle the unknown.
The point was already brought up that the majority of supporters for casinos live abroad. For one we lack the basic infrastructure needed to manage and regulate our economy as it stands, so how can the strain of Casinos and tourism be managed? We need to stop wasting time focusing on casinos and tourism, and place the resources and effort into the infrastructure we have, before we can do anything else. Basic principles of any good business; strengthen what you have before you tackle the unknown.
A Jervis
Annandale, Guyana

By introducing casino gambling the Guyana government is suggesting that more tourists will come. The question is what type of tourists is desired and will the ordinary tourist travel past all those beaches and resorts in the Caribbean to come to Guyana to gamble?
I think not! Guyana can hardly manage to quell corruption in its key agencies and cannot control crime. This will be a very attractive place for perpetrators of organized crime and money launderers. The truth is Guyana is selling the little morals it has left for a couple of bucks in taxes from gambling.
A Thomas
Georgetown, Guyana

A casino would establish Guyana's introduction into the developing world and move us away from the holy power of the churches.
Asif
NY, USA

I think this is an important decision for the country and the Government should have widespread consultation before making a decision.
The Jagdeo government is now behaving like Burnham and doing things against the wishes of the people.
If what I am hearing is correct, at least 90 percent of the Guyanese follow some sort of religion. It seems all religions in Guyana do not approve; Hindu, Muslim and Christian leaders are all against this.
If Jagdeo can’t convince them, he should shelve the idea and not pull a Burnham-move on the Guyanese
P Singh
New York, USA

I think it's a great idea. Guyana is an under developed country and possibly with casinos opening and tourist's visiting for the ICC Cricket World Cup, there will be more money put into the country to better itself. Although there are downfalls to having casinos, there will also be benefits also.
A Khan
London, England

Visitors to Guyana for the Cricket World Cup are not interested in casinos. Safety is the number one priority. Most Guyanese still in Guyana will not be able to afford to go to the casino. Casinos are for a certain type of person. I bet most of the money brought in by this venture will end up in USA and not where it is needed in Guyana.
D Dez
Hastings, UK

I am not surprised that the majority people in favour of casinos live abroad. This is a sort of 'it is alright if it is not in my back yard syndrome'. Gambling corrupts and demoralises while it increases prostitution and alcohol consumption.
There is enough corruption in Guyana, the country needs to look at other ways of turning around poverty such as lower taxes, more incentives to Guyanese working abroad to come home, investing and building the country through manufacturing, commercial services and educational avenues.
Rena
Georgetown

Guyana is not one of the most fortunate country when it comes to tourism due to the lack of activities tourist wants. With the upcoming cricket event casinos may actually help in the creation of jobs and boost the country economy.
C Cyril
NYC, USA

I have a lot of family who live in Guyana and I am one of the fortunate ones that were able to leave and educate myself abroad. I am currently in law school in Los Angeles, however, many of my cousins and other extended family cannot find a job that fully provides for their needs. When people plan trips to the Caribbean, Guyana is not normally the 1st place they think to go. The casinos may help turn around poverty by bringing more travel, thereby increasing the profits of local businesses and hopefully expansion opportunities. The casinos and the hotels associated with them will employ a large number of people and will help put more money into the community. Crime and drugs increase because people have no other way to support themselves. Give the people a chance to work for ‘legit’ money and crime and drugs may decrease. The casinos will be a chance to grow!
Chanel
Los Angeles, USA

I share the view that gambling and avenues of gambling should not be controlled by the view of religion but by the economic benefit(s) of Guyana. Bearing in mind, culture is important, it’s the choice of the people to gamble or not to gamble.
T Dhanpaul
Scarborough, Canada

I left Guyana 44 years ago and as child growing up I heard of people betting on the horse races. I think casino gambling will increase poverty.
M Ali-Moffatt
Vancouver, Canada

All things being equal, casinos would be a welcome development but that is not the case in Guyana. There are already grave concerns about drugs and money laundering in Guyana and it is no great revelation that casino gambling will exacerbate this. Yes, we are trying to develop the tourism industry but it is not yet active enough that we can legislate that only foreigners will be allowed to gamble. The tourists who tend to visit Guyana don't gamble...and the tourists who do don't visit Guyana...they visit countries where gambling is legal but there are the accompanying amenities; good hotels, better infrastructure etc. We are not there yet.
When there aren't enough 'foreigners' to keep the investment afloat then it will be the locals who are targeted.
J Collins,
London, UK

I think having gambling in these countries is a step towards economic improvement. You cannot always base things on religion. In some ways it is bad because more people will spend all their time and money on gambling. In another way, casinos bring more money and more employment opportunities. Casinos in Guyana would be a great place for foreigners to enjoy their time.
C Baldeo
Boston, USA

I think Guyanese have reacted against casinos for fear of this thing going out of control as with so many other economic activities in this country
We have a lot of 'development projects' that have not been monitored and controlled properly by the relevant agencies here. Things have a way of getting out of hand here. Just to identify a few: beer gardens, restaurants, BBQ spots, Fish & Chips Spots are among some of the liming spots that spring up anytime and anywhere and sad to say although we have laws governing these, it still goes on. No one seems to be responsible for these activities which many times disturb the peace in residential areas. There are other cottage industries which we need to be regularised. We also have well established organisations which contribute to dust and noise that plague people for years
J
Georgetown, Guyana

I think having casinos in Guyana is a great idea. Guyana is finally emerging after decades of misrule and must keep the momentum going, in order to gain on her neighbours in the Caribbean and South America. To do so, Guyana must create job opportunities and businesses must take the leading role. However, the government must provide a safe environment for patrons of the casinos. Additionally, casinos will help attract tourists and encourage expats to visit their former home land which will provide much needed revenue for Guyana.
M Allan
New York City, USA

Guyana, South America land casinos listed by area: (In the Guyanese casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
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Princess Hotel Guyana International, Track 'BS' Block Z, Plantation Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), Guyana, South America. Telephone: +592-265-7033, +592-265-7000, 592-265-7100, Hotel telephone: +592-265-7001, Website: www.worldofprincess.com, Hotel website: www.princesshotelguyana.com
Nearest Airport: Georgetown, Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), 20 minutes drive
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Smart/Casual
Opening Times: Daily from 12:00 hrs to 04:00 hrs
Gaming Currency: Guyanese Dollar (GYD or G$)
Games to play: 250 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (14): Blackjack, Roulette, Three-card Poker, Stud Poker
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
Remarks: Princess Casino Guyana is 10 minutes away from the Capital Georgetown. It is part of the Princess Hotel Guyana where its located. Princess Casino Guyana is the only Casino in Guyana.
[January 2011 last update]

Useful Information on Guyana
General: Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and previously known as British Guiana, is a sovereign state on the northern coast of South America. Guyana has been a former colony of the British, Dutch, French and the Spanish. Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 26 May 1966 and became a Republic on 23 February 1970. It is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which has its secretariat headquarters in Guyana's capital, Georgetown. Guyana is also one of the few Caribbean countries that are not islands. Guyana is a blend of the Caribbean and South America. The name Guyana is an Amerindian word meaning 'Land of Many Waters'. International telephone country code: +592, Internet country code: .gy, Electricity voltage: 240V frequency 60 Hz (in Georgetown, both 120 V and 240 V at either 50 or 60 Hz are found), Electrical outlet: Type A North American/Japanese 2-blade, Type D & G old and new British 3-pin, Time zone: GMT - 4
Climate: Guyana has a tropical climate with almost uniformly high temperatures and humidity, and much rainfall. The rainfall is generally high for most of the year, as is the humidity. The two rainy seasons are mid November through January and May to August. July to November is the best time to visit, although the rest of the year is not too bad. Guyana's high temperatures (about 30-32 Celsius day time and 20-22 at night) are somewhat tempered by the trade winds.
Languages: English is the official language of Guyana. In addition, Caribbean languages (Akawaio, Wai-Wai, Arawak and Macushi) are spoken by a small minority, while Guyanese Creole (an English-based creole) is widely spoken.
Major cities:
Name of city and administrative division:
1 Georgetown (capital city) - Demerara-Mahaica
2 Linden - Upper Demerara-Berbice
3 New Amsterdam - East Berbice-Corentyne
4 Anna Regina, Pomeroon-Supenaam
5 Bartica - Cuyuni-Mazaruni
6 Skeldon - East Berbice-Corentyne
7 Rosignol - Mahaica-Berbice
8 Mahaica Village - Demerara-Mahaica
9 Parika - Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
10 Vreed en Hoop - Demerara-Mahaica
Regions/Councils: Guyana is divided into three counties (Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice) and 10 regions (the regions are divided into 27 neighbourhood councils):
1 Barima-Waini
2 Pomeroon-Supenaam
3 Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
4 Demerara-Mahaica
5 Mahaica-Berbice
6 East Berbice-Corentyne
7 Cuyuni-Mazaruni
8 Potaro-Siparuni
9 Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
10 Upper Demerara-Berbice
Major airports:
- Georgetown (Demerara-Mahaica), Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO)
- Kaieteur National Park (Potaro-Siparuni), Kaieteur International Airport (KIA)
- Lethem (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), Lethem Airport (LTM)
Ports and terminals: Bartica, Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam, Parika
Taxis: Use hotel or airport-approved taxis, which are inexpensive and reliable, rather than hail a taxi from the roadside. You should avoid walking around Georgetown alone, even in the main areas and especially after dark. Taxis are generally safe and remain the safest means of getting around town and to and from the airport. Use taxis that are connected to major hotels or that are painted yellow. All yellow taxis are registered with the Government of Guyana’s licensing office. It is advisable prior to entering a taxi to make note of the vehicle’s licence plate number.
Currency: The currency of Guyana is Guyanese Dollar which constitutes 100 cents. The international code is GYD and can be written G$. Guyanese dollar notes are available in denominations of G$1000, 500, 100 and 20 and coins are available in denominations of G$10, 5 and 1. The US Dollar is accepted everywhere in Guyana. The approximate exchange rate on 26 January 2011 was: 1 Euro = 283 G$, 1 US$ = 206 G$, 1 GB£ = 329 G$.
Money: Guyana is a largely cash-based economy. American Dollars are more widely accepted than other foreign currencies. The Bank of Nova Scotia’s ATMs machines accept international bank cards (Visa/MasterCard). Some credit card companies have been known to block credit cards once they are used in Guyana. You could avoid this by informing your credit card company before departure of your intention to travel to Guyana. Currencies can be exchanged at banks and at Bureaux de change. Currency restrictions: The export and import of local currency is restricted to G$200. The export of foreign currency is limited but import of foreign currency is unlimited. The currency of Guyana is not negotiable in foreign countries.
Casinos: Guyana's first in-house casino, Princess Casino Guyana, opened in February 2010 at The Guyana Princess Hotel. Only registered guests of the hotel and overseas nationals could use the casino. By law, Guyanese are not be permitted to gamble at a casino. However, Guyana's President has hinted that the government may amend the Gambling Prevention law to allow Guyanese the opportunity to gamble in local casinos. The Las Vegas-style Princess Casino is the only casino in Guyana and employs 140 Guyanese.
[January 2011 last update]

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