Dear Editor,
In tandem with the much anticipated completion of the Berbice River bridge, may I suggest two areas for further development and hope that they would reach the intended audience, the individuals in charge of growth and development in Guyana, and in particular, in the Berbice region. The long stretch of road that runs through the wet land region in No 19 village should be declared a protected area, and therefore be preserved. The area is very beautiful indeed geographically and otherwise. There is a variety of wildlife in this swamp-like area on both sides of the road stretching about 5 miles long and 1 mile wide. The area reminds me of the protected area in southern Trinidad on way to Mayaro, but it is much smaller. This area does have any homes, except for one, and I am not sure who owns the land and whether it is government or privately owned. The road itself is a lovely straight drive and should be named Rohan Kanhai, Alvin Kallicharran, or Basil Butcher Drive. The area should be used to promote tourism, and people who cross the Berbice bridge would have something to look forward to, including No 63 beach.
The other area of concern is the small airport at Line Path, not too far from the Skeldon sugar estate. This airport has been used primarily to serve the sugar estate, mainly to fertilize the cane fields. It will be necessary to expand it to meet the needs of expanded Skeldon estate. The land space is available. And perhaps equally important, the airport should expand to a point where it will accommodate flights from within Guyana, especially from the Cheddi Jagan international airport. We depend too much on road traffic, and it is about time we diffuse to air traffic like elsewhere in the developing world. Overseas Guyanese, especially from North America travelling to Corentyne, will certainly benefit from this development. Many will welcome such development because of the convenience when compared to the long six-hour road journey from Georgetown, not to mention the fare.
Yours faithfully,
Lomarsh Roopnarine
I think that this wetland that is referred to is a fish farm and as such it is sometimes drained in parts to catch the fish.
The airstrip at Line Path is used for flights from Cheddi Jagan Intl airport by agencies other than Guysuco by those who can afford it.
You know the Berbicians, if one person is going away (or coming) to Guyana at least 3 mini-buses (30 people) must go to the airport. I hope it has stopped now with all the shooting etc.
Raymond Persaud, you seem to have a problem with Berbicians.
You should learn something from the multiple number of Minibusses going to the airport whenever a someone comes or goes….UNITY. Family sticks together…love for each other.
I do not diagree with ROOP – there is a natural beauty about that particular area ,so quiet and serene and the breeze is incredible.
……. it’s an added dimension of entertainment ,, where many for the first time get to see the capital of GT ,, tho,, the way city looks now ,, compared to the ambiance of the a/port,, and the landing and the lift off of the aircrafts,, is for many
qiute an experience ,, added to this ,, the indulgence of we “gold medal” is also
of importance ! albeit ,, dangerous and many times responsible for reckless behavior !…….
soon with the completion of the ” bridge “,,, carnage to and from Berbice will be on the increase ,, so too will crime by the elements ,, and those whose lives depend on nefarious activities !…….
The bridge will give problems just like the one across the Demerara and the wetland or fish farm will outlast it.
……. to put the text of the author of the missive.. in perspective ,, the govt ,, may have some if not all of ur timely comments in ur mail on the drwaing board ,, what i think is impeding the plans to move from the drawing board to the surveyors theodolite,, is de fact that we still struggling to pay aff de $2 billion suh some things gon deh pun de back burner fuh now ! rite now suh ,, we looking fuh put de cocaine ,, and de killas whey dem gat fuh guh ! yuh kno’ wah meh ah seh ?????????