The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) announced in a release yesterday, that Shamar Joseph, the Guyanese and West Indies fast bowler, has been named its official Tourism Ambassador.
This partnership, it added, comes on the heels of Joseph’s recent heroics in Australia vs. West Indies test match, where he captured a record-breaking seven (7) wickets for 68 runs, securing a phenomenal win for the West Indies.
Director of Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, who welcomed Joseph stated, “We are incredibly proud to welcome Shamar Joseph as our Tourism Ambassador. He is about to embark on a journey to discover and showcase the best that Guyana has to offer.” He added that “Shamar’s dedication, resilience, and passion for his home country perfectly align with the values we strive to promote for Guyana. More importantly, as we continue to promote sports tourism, this is the perfect opportunity for us to amplify our efforts.”