| By Enid JoaquinThis community that was in the past derogatorily referred to as “Vietnam’ because of all the negativity that pervaded it, has morphed into a close knit community of development-oriented individuals, who are bent on seeing it progress to its maximum potential.And considering its pristine beauty, there is a lot of potential, according to some of its proud residents.Block 22 is one of the newer communities to develop in Linden just over 22 years ago.Wading in the cool waters of Block 22Located at Wismar,Samuel Umtiti Jersey, it sits on the fringes of One Mile, Wisroc,Randall Cunningham Eagles Jersey, Canvas city and Lucky Spot.The community has a vibrant CDC headed by Paul Nurse, who recently outlined some of the plans for its further development.“This community has come a long way from the days when it was a sort of criminals’ haven. Today it has grown into a beautiful place with many fine looking homes where originally there was only a vast jungle, with a few scattered shacks.“And the bush has been replaced by agricultural produce, as a lot of farming goes on here. But right now,Fabian Delph Manchester City Jersey UK, our main focus is on developing the area that’s unused, into a resort. The landscape here is perfect for that, because we have quite a few creeks, lakes and even a little waterfall.“We also have plans to upgrade our multipurpose hall. We want to make it a five-storied building to cater for all types of indoor recreational and educational activities,Vince Carter Magic Jersey,” Paul Nurse said during an interview with this newspaper.He said that at present, a section of the one-flat building is being utilized by the grade six students of the One Mile Primary School which was destroyed by fire last year.Nurse said that he is happy that the building could be used for such a ‘noble’ purpose.“In the past we had various programmes, like cooking and cake decorating classes,Kareem Hunt Jersey, sewing and floral arrangements and hair dressing courses being done here. These programmes were very beneficial especially for single parents and early school leavers.“Several of those persons who graduated from these programmes are now engaged in their own little private enterprises; but there is so much more that we can do, and we will do.”“Block 22 is a nature lovers’ dream, so we want to promote it as such- so people can come and have fun, frolic in the water and explore the nearby hillsides.”Nurse along with Vice President Owen DeSouza and Secretary of the organization Dianna Ross,Villanova Wildcats Jerseys, accompanied by Miss Block 22 Nicola Rodney, took Kaieteur News on a tour of their beautiful resort site.Rodney who hails from Amelia’s Ward took the opportunity to sample the refreshingly cool water of the lone ‘hand falls’.Her impression – Block 22 is exquisitely beautiful!I agree wholeheartedly! |
