Dear Editor,
KFC near Stabroek Market is swiftly losing ground as one of the eateries tourists would like to visit. Even so, Guyanese continue to crowd KFC accepting whatever service is offered to them and not complaining. I am not sure if the Tourism Minister or his family ever visits there, but he needs to do so to confirm what is written here. He needs to summon eating houses to a forum and develop policies to correct lapses.
On several occasions I have had to visit KFC, like many Guyanese visiting from the country areas. One goes from the hot conditions on the outside to an even hotter atmosphere on the inside.
It is the hottest eating place in downtown Georgetown. On my last visit to KFC one week prior to writing this letter, I was again trying to find a comfortable place to sit; I never did.
The use of fans for cooling purposes in this completely enclosed eating place is unacceptable; there is no fresh air circulating and the sun penetrates the glass walls and converts this place into a furnace, and there is nothing to keep the sunlight out. This is not the Guyana I wish for.
Almost every day the news has something on how well Guyana is doing in the tourism industry, but some businesses are not conforming to basics.
This basic requirement at one of our major chicken outlets needs to be addressed; tourists will certainly not enjoy eating in hot conditions and I don’t either. I am sure my position on this matter is not an isolated one, but Guyanese take too long to get things fixed.
The KFC needs to install air-conditioning units. The Tourism Ministry needs to look into matters like this and develop policies in collaboration with eating houses that will make tourism more attractive for those wanting to visit the country.
Luckily I support another of our local eating places where I get service in a cool atmosphere.
Yours faithfully,
Ashton Simon
Editor’s note
We are sending a copy of this letter to the Management of KFC at Stabroek Market for any comment they might wish to make.
