WE used to be known as B.G. (British Guiana). After 26th May, 1966 some said “Big Georgetown”, now it is referred to as ‘Big Garbagetown’.
Why did we not fix/service kokers, pumps and desilt/clean drains and parapets during the appropriate seasons – gross procrastination by the authorities. This does not apply to Georgetown alone but the whole of Guyana.Labour and finance should never be excuses or create problems. I read somewhere that the M&CC boasts over 800 workers. Where there were dilapidated or “small” buildings and empty lots, which attracted miniscule taxes, there are now “skyscrapers” and enhanced buildings now constructed on those very lots. This means more taxes. Is this procrastination or favouritism by the collectors?
Mashramani is less than 20 days away and, to date, nothing has been done about enhancing the parapets along the route, i.e., weeding, filling, levelling and revetting, fixing potholes, cleaning drains and canals and painting culverts and traffic signs. Last-minute preparations is also a form of procrastination and, at worse, these works will be done in a hurried and sloppy way just for Mash, thus having no lasting effects/benefits.
Corporate entities and businesses, especially along the parade route (Imex, Bonny’s, GWI) just to name a few, should chip in and enhance their parapets, including the opposite side, and get the concomitant advertising publicity and tax breaks.
The authorities should be cognisant of the presence of overseas visitors (Guyanese and non-Guyanese).
By the way, don’t the powers that be open Haags Bosch after hours then collect and dump commercial/municipal garbage? Many cities do. It would also be faster and more efficient because there will be less traffic on the roads.
Those in control should stop dawdling, which is a lazy, lackadaisical form procrastination and heave ho.
Let’s get going Guyana.
Written By JOHN G. RAMOTAR