Dear Editor,
Because of lots of talk as is usual in Guyana, as it relates to the ANSA McAL construction of a mall and other buildings in the Chateau Margot compound, I thought is wise to educate somewhat on the matter. Guyanese who do not know and would like to want for free, usually like to jump in and make ludicrous comments and accusations against corporations, and some people of honour.
The ANSA McAL Corporation is a Trinidadian multinational one. They are a corporation known for its elegant methods of conducting business in Trinidad, Guyana, the Caribbean and around the world. This is a company that I truly respect and look up to. I recall providing security services to them for a number of years, some years ago.
Their products and services cannot easily be imitated, as a result of which it has international recognition. They acquired the 10.5 acres of the Chateau Margot compound.
It was owned for many decades by Mr. Idris Deen, a prominent Guyanese businessman and politician. He was also a great humanitarian. I grew up before that man as a child. No one knows but he was one of my mentors during my difficult childhood years.
The Chateau Margot compound was later incorporated as Nadia Gardens Housing Inc. Later it was sold to ANSA McAL. I was in the management of compound for a few years, so I know much. It was a great pleasure to learn that ANSA McAL has acquired the premises.
There is also lots of talk about the Chateau Margot Monument. For the few years that I managed the location, there was hardly any visitors to that monument. At this time in our development and growth, it would appear that monuments do not mean much to our Guyanese people. I know in time they will be highly prized and cherished. A few students from High Schools and the University of Guyana visited once in a while. The area where the Chateau Margot Monument stands is controlled by the Ministry of Public Works, but the Nadia Gardens Housing Inc. was being courteous by opening and closing the gates, along with basic maintenance.
As it comes to ANSA McAL and the monument, I feel very comfortable that ANSA McAL will treat this monument as sacrosanct. It is my belief that they will use all their skills, honour and personality to maintain the area and turn it into a possible mini park for customers, visitors, local and overseas, as well as residents in the community.
As I mentioned prior and gave the idea, ANSA McAL is no ordinary company. As a Guyanese I feel extremely happy that ANSA McAL is now controlling that compound. They will do major developments for Guyana. They will obviously make it the centrepiece for business, commerce, and tourism. I will not be surprised if a hotel is also installed at the location.
A point to note: Ansa McCAL has just announced that they will be purchasing and selling Guyanese products in their chain of supermarkets across the Caribbean. This is a great gesture by the company which only solidifies my sentiments that this acquisition of these lands by ANSA McAL will only put Guyana on a higher trajectory.
To reiterate, this is to provide some education to those who do not know and like to talk.
Again I say, welcome to ANSA McAL.
Yours sincerely,
Hajji Dr Roshan Khan
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