By Navendra Seoraj

UNITED States Ambassador Perry Holloway has signalled an interest in assisting in the restoration of the Lighthouse and the Stabroek Wharf, among other places, to complement the efforts of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to restore Georgetown to its former glory.During a courtesy call on Mayor Patricia Chase-Green and Deputy Mayor Sherod Duncan, the ambassador disclosed that the embassy is in process of securing funds which are intended for the development of Guyana’s capital city.

Among the embassy’s plans is the restoration of the Lighthouse and the Stabroek Market Clock, both having become eyesores for some time.

The funds which would be acquired, the ambassador said, would also be used to procure bins which would be set up along the seawall, since there is a visible deficiency of such receptacles in that area.

Ambassador Holloway lauded the M&CC for its good works performed over the past couple of months, especially its intensified efforts to keep Georgetown clean and its intent on regaining Georgetown’s former status as the ‘Garden City’. Once funds are raised, the ambassador said, the embassy would make the necessary contributions and fulfill its promise to get those projects underway.

Restoring Georgetown is one thing, but there is also need for stringent maintenance of what has been done, he noted. Therefore, funds would also go towards training of the City Constabulary.

Both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor welcomed the US Ambassador’s ideas, and expressed willingness to work along with the embassy to execute the plans.

They also outlined to Ambassador Holloway some of their ongoing projects, and indicated other plans in the pipeline for the development of Georgetown.