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GuyExpo 2013…Systems in place to improve comfort of patrons
Persons participating in GuyExpo 2013 will be relieved to know that more is being done to increase their comfort and quality of experience.
Event Coordinator Tameca Sukhdeo-Singh
The Ministry of Tourism and coordinators tasked with implementing and making GuyExpo successful have put in place among other things, mechanisms such as a GuyExpo Taxi Service, strategic medical outposts and inspections for food handlers who will be selling food to patrons.
Speaking about these developments to Kaieteur News yesterday was GuyExpo Event Coordinator Tameca Sukhdeo-Singh.
She explained that their committee, in collaboration with the Taxi Drivers Association has implemented a GuyExpo taxi service for persons attending the event.
She explained that this decision was twofold; Firstly, to remedy the exploitation that commuters have suffered at the hands of taxi drivers who during the four day GuyExpo event increase their fares by “100 even 200 per cent,” knowing that commuters are forced with no other choice but to pay for the services.
As such five taxi services (Sherriff, Double O seven, Green Ice, GR and RRT) have been contracted to operate at this year’s GuyExpo.
These services will be outfitted with the GuyExpo logo and will be charging the normal rate that commuters would pay on any given day.
According to Singh, the second reason for putting the taxi services in place; is to address the annual problem of congestion which plagues the event. With taxi services readily available Singh posited that it would help in reducing the large buildup of persons who ‘mill’ around waiting for transportation.
Further, on the issue of congestion, the Event Coordinator said that in order to decrease the buildup of persons waiting to enter the ‘Expo’, two additional pedestrian entrances will be provided, one adjacent to the main entrance, and the other adjacent to Garnett Street.
With respect to the medical outposts, Singh highlighted that there will be three-one main and two secondary- in the event that medical attention is required by persons attending. The outposts will be strategically positioned to cover the whole venue.
These facilities will be fitted with doctors, nurses and a fully equipped ambulance, according to Singh.
In previous years, the Guyana Red Cross provided the medical services at the event, however, this year the Ministry of Health has come on board and is sponsoring the outposts.
Stall being erected at the GuyExpo Site.
Singh says worth of note, is the fact that there have never been any medical complications since GuyExpo began in 1995; a situation that the coordinators expressed optimism will remain the same.
Ms. Singh said that they will be working with the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to ensure that stall owners will be inspected and certified to prepare and handle food for the patrons who will be present.
She reminded that tickets are on sale, and is encouraging patrons to buy early to avoid a crowd build up at the venue. Tickets can be uplifted at Churches Chicken, Lucky Dollar, Ashmins and N&S Mattai, Survival and Nigel Supermarkets. The event which will run for four days is scheduled to start on Thursday October 3.
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