Burundi Delegation Wins First Continental Tourism Prize

A Burundi Tourism Delegation arrived home from a continental tourism competition in Berlin Germany, with the First Place Prize in hand. The competition drew together 300 competitors from all over the world. Burundi stepped up and came out the winners on the continent. Rwanda and Tunisia were in second and third place.

As the trophy was received from the Tourism Minister, Victoire Ndikumana, Burundi President, Pierre Nkurunziza, honored the winning delegation for leading Burundi to the top of the continent of Africa. The President expressed his commitment to support the tourism sector because Burundi is on a path to economic recovery and is enjoying peace and security. Since the country has experienced over twenty years of civil war and a shattered economy, it is encouraging to see this emerging recognition in the tourism competition.

BURUNDI AND GUATEMALA UNITE

Dr. Clyde Rivers, Honorary Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Burundi, (right) with a top Deputy congressman from Republic of Guatemala, Jaime Martinez Lohayza.

Dr. Clyde Rivers, Honorary Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Burundi, had a meeting with a top Deputy congressman from Republic of Guatemala, Jaime Martinez Lohayza. They met to establish a connection between the two countries to begin to work together to produce business and establish a healthy relationship between Burundi and Guatemala.

Dr Rivers said, “Jaime Martinez Lohayza, is a very good man. He has a true heart for the betterment of his country as well as looking to partner with other nations to establish good global relationships.” Rivers goes on to say, ”The Republic of Burundi would be honored to work with Guatemala. It is time to connect Burundi with the world so the world can see the greatness in Burundi. I am looking forward to my trip to Guatemala to further establish this connection.”