Simple innovations: Why innovation is often founded by the simplest things

Outdoor Gym at the National Park. A collaboration between the Protected Areas Commission and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited.

By Brooke Glasford

Last weekend I ventured 40 minutes outside of Georgetown to the West Central Mall for the sole purpose of visiting the West Central Movies. Whilst organising a trip to the movies for a friend’s birthday I came across a video on Tik Tok of someone reviewing West Central Movies. I was completely enthralled, the plush recliner seats and VIP service were so enticing for someone like me— someone who attends movies for popcorn and camaraderie rather than to actually watch the movie.

We decided as a group that if we were celebrating a birthday at a cinema we would make the movie experience as opulent as possible. I knew I’d like this experience for the sheer fact that I had the option to recline my seat and have a beer, then indulge in a nap if I was bored by the movie choice. Somehow— perhaps the thrill of the novelty — I was awake for the entire experience.