Rockstone Fish Festival 2006 lauded

GINA: Prime Minister (designate) Samuel Hinds has lauded the efforts of the Linden Tourism Association in promoting what is described as yet another milestone in the mining town’s tourism thrust.

Minister Hinds who is currently performing the duties of President yesterday addressed a gathering at the launch of the first annual Rockstone Fish-Festival in Linden, Region 10.

Among those present at the event were Executive Directors of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Indira Anandjit and Donald Sinclair.

A number of participants from various institutions including the Linden Multilateral School were also in attendance.

Mr. Hinds noted that fishing which was originally used by many to earn a livelihood has eventually evolved into a pastime.

He lauded the innovation behind the staging of the activity which he said would hold multiple prospects for persons in Region 10.

It was noted that in addition to encouraging tourists to visit Linden, the Fish-Festival would also give fishermen a chance to showcase various species of fish.

The event was conceived by a number of local and overseas-based Guyanese and was initially highlighted during the Linden Town-Week 2006 celebrations.

Yesterday’s event which was held in McKenzie featured cultural presentations, exhibits of fish-dishes and a lecture on the importance of fish in one’s diet.

The Fish Festival continues today with cycle races and fishing competitions.

Among the locations which will be showcased during the event are Rockstone 16 miles Compound, which will feature displays of domestic and aquarium fishes.

The Rockstone Landing and the Paramacusi Creeks will also be featured prominently on the day’s events.

During the Fish-Festival weekend, hotels, restaurants and catering establishments in Linden will be featuring a variety of tasty fish menus.

Among other initiatives which have been launched to breathe new blood into the tourism sector at Linden are the Linden Town-Week and the Kashif and Shanghai Football Competition which attract visitors from all across the country.