Number 63 Beach undergoing major upgrade to boost tourism

Number 63 Beach is being upgraded as part of efforts to strengthen Guyana’s tourism sector, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Hon Susan Rodrigues, confirmed during a site visit on Wednesday. She was accompanied by the Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh, to assess the ongoing works and current state of the facility.
The initiative falls under the National Beautification Project, which is being spearheaded by the Office of the First Lady in collaboration with the Public Works and the Regional Democratic Council Ministry of Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne).
Rodrigues said the works are aimed at elevating the beach into a premiere tourism destination.
“As a destination serious about tourism, our priority is to expand and enhance the experiences we offer. This beach is already a popular attraction, but with the transformative upgrades led by the First Lady, it will be elevated into a premiere tourism landmark, one that significantly boosts our national appeal,” the minister is quoted as saying.
She also highlighted ongoing developments within the wider Berbice region and their potential impact on tourism.
“Very soon, Palmyra will boast a world-class stadium, and the new Corentyne River Bridge will link Guyana with Suriname. With these and other transformative developments, we expect a significant influx of visitors to the region, and this beach will serve as a key hub for leisure and entertainment, ensuring they enjoy the best of what Guyana has to offer,” Rodrigues noted.
According to the minister, the ministry will soon unveil comprehensive plans for Number 63 Beach and other key facilities nationwide. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to improve Guyana’s tourism profile and increase the country’s competitiveness in the regional and international markets.