…this will fill the entertainment gap for thousands of Guyanese, says President Jagdeo
PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday officially launched the MovieTowne Guyana Project, which is expected to change the face of local entertainment in Guyana. President Jagdeo, PPP/C Presidential Candidate, Donald Ramotar and the Directors of MovieTowne gathered at the Georgetown Club, for the unveiling of the official plaque, heralding the launch of the project.
As to the benefits of such a venture, the Head of State recognised that MovieTowne has an enormous reputation in Trinidad and Tobago, and has revolutionised entertainment in that country.
He said, “In Guyana, we have made progress in almost every field, economic and social, and we have had greater income levels and even disposable income. We still have a gap where people are looking for entertainment for their family and everyone, and I think that Movie town will be able to fill that gap and to provide the service that thousands of Guyanese.”
Welcoming the Trinidadian group, Jagdeo noted too that the services provided by MovieTowne will serve to add to the landscape and the services offered by the Marriott Hotel, which will also be launched within a couple of weeks.
“I am pleased that MovieTowne has decided to come to Guyana. The persons who run MovieTowne have a formidable reputation for investing, raising standards and for filling gaps and moving things forward; this is badly needed in Guyana. I want to welcome the group to Guyana and we look forward to working with you in the future,” President Jagdeo said.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Multicinemas, Derek Chin, explained that the total invested in the project amounts to US$20M, and it is expected to provide employment for 500 to 800 Guyanese, when completed.
The complex will be situated on 10 acres of land in Turkeyen, on the East Coast of Demerara, and will accommodate 175,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, with eight state- of-the art, luxurious cinemas.
This, he assured, will offer Guyanese, for the first time, the widest choice of Hollywood movies, along a shopping mall, restaurants, and indoor parking for over 700 cars.
According to Chin, the team will begin work immediately on the planning and implementation strategy to ensure the project becomes a reality in 2013.