AS a Trinidadian, it might seem blasphemous to say that the party leg of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is officially under way in Guyana, but the oil-rich country has certainly transformed what it means to host the CPL finals.
The blossoming energy powerhouse hosted them for the first time in 2022, and is locked in to host the regional T20 showpiece until 2024.
With large recently-discovered deposits of oil and natural gas, Guyana has the fastest-growing economy in the world. Under President Dr Irfaan Ali, the country achieved real growth of 62 per cent in 2022 and is projected to expand by approximately 25 per cent next year. Millions of dollars are being spent on infrastructure projects as Guyana looks to capitalize on its newfound wealth.
With its global status growing alongside its coffers, Guyana not only flexed its financial muscle by agreeing to host the CPL for three consecutive years, but is doing it bigger and better.
When one thinks about carnivals in the West Indies, TT, Barbados and Grenada come to mind.
The Barbados Royals sought to set the stage for CPL matches at home (August 30-September 3) with a motorcade through Bridgetown and Oistins featuring giveaways, models in costume and a live DJ on a music truck, but still decibels below the Kadooment-level partying (October 7-14) the island is known for. Read More
Nicholas, S. (2023, September 17). Guyana goes big with CPL Cricket Carnival - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Newsday.co.tt. https://newsday.co.tt/2023/09/17/guyana-goes-big-with-cpl-cricket-carnival/
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