I couldn’t be happier to read in one of the newspapers a few days back about GPL requesting suggestions/ideas from the public for the beautification of the newly modified railway embankment.

Being a tourism advocate, I am very passionate about the preservation of historical artifacts/sites because they play a pivotal role and is of great importance to the marketing aspect of that sector. My expectation will be one with a little twist.

That is, in remembrance of the “Railway Services” which were an integral part of our transportation system many years ago. It would be extremely wise to have a replica in the form of a “Train Site” erected similar to a monument or shrine. Of course, this will be in addition to other forthcoming suggestions and I don’t see that there should be any debate on this idea. The site in mind would be just before/next to the North Georgetown School around Lamaha and Irving Streets.

Sorry, but I was never too good with in depth directions.

This will also need the engagement of THAG which can oraganise a competition for concepts of a “Train Site” and GPL can organise some attractive prizes for contributors.

Maybe some consolation prizes of electricity for a year.

The above is to keep alive some memories of part of our history/culture for generations in the making and THAG might also consider running with a story in their “2010 Explore Guyana Magazine” which should also include some past photos of the Train Site.
Over and out.
T. PEMBERTON