In conclusion, I feel that the time is rife for Saint Lucian companies, especially those in the Services Sector to invest independently or establish Joint Ventures with their counterparts in Guyana. It is also an opportunity for established companies to pool their resources together and look into areas of farming, and the establishment of manufacturing operations that can produce competitively in Guyana.
In January 2015, McIntyre-Pike penned an article on the objective and purpose of the Countrystyle Community Tourism Village programme, which rests in the fundamental vision of Countrystyle to empower and develop communities, on a sustainable basis; dynamically marketing and exposing their natural culture, talents, passions and potential to the world; and packaging each individual community as a unique destination (product) within their general destination.
The construction industry continues to show positive signs with new construction going up everywhere. A substantial inventory of Commercial Buildings offering retail and office spaces are currently coming on the market. Commencement of a major commercial development is slated for the 2nd quarter of 2022 by a very active Developer in the South of the island.
The community tourism value proposition has been established. The public and private sectors must work together to create an enabling environment. Investment finance must be secured from godparents, including the Diaspora. Public relations and sales and marketing expertise must be secured to make the public aware of the opportunity. Operational systems must be introduced to increase productivity and nurture the enterprise to profitability. The people, as a major stakeholder, must be trained as to how they can participate in community tourism.
In a few days, the lovers of the world will be expressing their love with the exchange of greeting cards, gifts – such as red roses, nightwear, perfumes, and chocolates which are staples at this time, along with dinner dates and stay-overs at hotels. It is definitely a wonderful day of the year. In times like these, all we need is LOVE and you are at liberty to express your LOVE for that special someone publicly and freely on Valentine’s Day. I will not be surprised to see some very intimate embraces in public places as unlike many other countries in the region St. Lucians like to hug and kiss, most times kissing on the forehead and cheeks.
There was a time when the world seemed to be at peace and the little man went about his business not thinking about the cares of life. Almost living the Bible way where we are exhorted not to worry what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind (Luke 12:29). Today, it is so much different when everyone is having anxious moments, thinking about what will happen next. We are all acquainted with the phrase this too shall pass. Many of us in today’s world are tired of waiting for the passing of the storm that has besieged our nations. However, those of us who are grounded in the scriptures are confident that our best days are ahead of us.
When planning for our children’s development it is difficult to find words that embrace our feelings more effectively than those of the worldwide hit “Greatest love of allâ€. “I believe the children are our future, Teach them well and let them lead the way, Show them all the beauty they possess inside, Give them a sense of pride to make it easier, Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be.â€