No development on Qatari hotel project site since February

Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore yesterday reported no updates on a long-anticipated meeting with Qatari officials regarding the Carifesta Avenue lands designated for a major hotel project.

When contacted by the Sunday Stabroek, the Mayor indicated that no formal discussions have been scheduled with the officials of Power International Holding, the Qatari group spearheading the development.

The Carifesta Avenue lands are set to host the Georgetown Seafront Resort and Convention Centre, a high-profile project with an estimated value of US$300 million. This development is expected to include a 260-room luxury hotel, 150 serviced apartments, and state-of-the-art conference facilities, aimed at positioning Guyana as a prime destination for tourism and international conferences.