First Lady of Guyana, Arya Ali, on Friday, initiated plans with a range of stakeholders to landscape the entire area from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri to the Linden/Soesdyke junction. A vital feature of the project is the construction of a welcome sign at the roundabout.
Project Design of the welcome sign to be erected
The welcome sign design, which was developed by Impressions, will feature the Coat-of-Arms mounted atop a body of text that reads ‘Welcome to Guyana.’ The Coat-of-Arms will be double-sided, with the reverse end of the sign reading ‘Thank you for visiting.’
The sign will be erected at the roundabout just next to the country’s main airport. The First Lady visited the location in the company of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CJIA, Ramesh Ghir, CEO of Impressions, Neal Sukhlal, and proprietor of China Trading, Jason Wang.
At the site, the team discussed the proposed size of the sign and additional features, including lighting and décor. Sukhlal pointed out that the project will rely on the use of materials that will not harm or damage the environment.
The First Lady said that she was pleased to hear that such an approach is being adopted since her National Beautification Project underscores the need for environmentally friendly practices. She added that as Guyana positions itself for social and economic transformation in the coming years, the country must be prepared for an influx of tourists.
“We, therefore, have to ensure that we invest in enhancing the scenic qualities of the country, so tourists will find it esthetically pleasing and be encouraged to return,” Ali said.
The team is also considering the inclusion of flower baskets, which will hang from the light posts from the Soesdyke junction to the airport. One of the National Beautification Project pillars is to attempt to engage the business community, civic and professional organizations, and state agencies to boost tourism by creating a more scenic Guyana.
The First Lady along with stakeholders – Photo Credit: (Department of Public Information)
This approach seeks to establish a link between business and tourism development, and the conservation of natural, cultural, recreational, heritage, and scenic resources while relying on professionals whose skills can benefit these scenic conservation efforts.
