NOW that brilliant efforts have been made to clean up Guyana nationwide by Guyanese citizens, businesses, and organisations, it would be nice if the momentum could be sustained in the best interest of all.As you are aware, the open drainage system in Georgetown along the Avenues, Streets, etc which have been cleared and running smoothly, efforts should now be made to install man-hole-type coverings/pavement slabs which could be easily removed to make regular inspections as necessary. By placing these types of coverings over the open drainage system, this would reduce the risk of the drainage system becoming blocked, and discourage people from throwing rubbish in the drains.
Rubbish that get irresponsibly discarded on top of the system can be easily removed by the cleaning teams and the drainage will be free-flowing.
I know that this may involve financial costs, but we have to look at the long term benefits of the system and their implementation can be staggered so sections can be done at different stages until the whole implementation is completed.
Mr. Editor, I would be grateful if you could pass this on to the Georgetown City Council or the Office of the Mayor to heighten awareness of this for their consideration and implementation, also as stated above you can share this with your readers to start a national debate.

KENNETH DENNIS