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Review the award of the Cubana Monument design prize money

Jan 28, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
It is indeed a wise initiative of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development to introduce a national competition for the monument design in commemoration of the victims from the Cubana Disaster as advertised in the SN dated January 25, 2009.
I am in total disagreement and am certain that many others might also agree with the $1 million purse to be awarded to only one person with the selected entry and not divided among other entrants.
Many interesting entries might be submitted by qualified artists and apart from the selected winner; those other persons (non-winners) should also be acknowledged for their efforts and time invested for the competition project.
We just never know, but an ideal ‘concept’ might be submitted from someone in the remote areas, but because of not having access to oil, acrylic or emulsion paints, that entry might just be prepared in standard drawing and does not qualify because of being at a disadvantage.
A suggested proposal is as follows: Winner: $250,000; 2nd prize: $150,000’ 3rd prize       $100,000; 10 consolation prizes of $50,000 each.
On the other hand, when will a decision be made for a monument/shrine for the victims of the Jonestown Tragedy?
If there is no interest by the administration of the day, or if it is too much to handle, just allow the Private Sector in collaboration with the US Embassy to undertake such a memorable project.
T. Pemberton

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