Tourism Booms, but Guyana’s Litter and Waste Crisis Persists

Guyana’s tourism industry is reaching new heights, with visitor arrivals setting records and international conferences bringing thousands of people to the country. Yet persistent littering, weak enforcement and limited resources for waste management pose challenges to maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

The problem raises questions about how effectively Guyana can protect the natural assets it promotes to international visitors while pursuing its ambitions to become a leading destination for sustainable tourism.

Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Kamrul Baksh, acknowledged that littering remains a longstanding challenge, saying the Government is pursuing public education and enforcement measures to address it.