RESIDENTS of the Mahaica-Berbice region, on Sunday, had yet another opportunity to meet and discuss issues affecting them with ministers and government officials, who had fanned out across the region and conducted community meetings in several areas.

The interactive discussion is all part of the government’s continued efforts to fulfil its mandate and engage residents at the grassroots level.

As was expected, residents of Blairmont turned out in their numbers and wasted no time in engaging Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan, as they sought answers to their issues.

In commending those present for taking full advantage of the opportunity, Prime Minister Nagamootoo said, “This is what this meeting is about, and our outreaches throughout Guyana have been able to make connections with ordinary folks in the villages who have problems but find it difficult to have them solved.”

Minister Bulkan also assured the gathering that the issues raised will be addressed while noting that since assuming office, the Coalition Government has ensured that every community across the country has benefited.

“The records are there to show that budgetary allocations are made without focus on political allegiance and political loyalties. We understand that Guyana belongs to all of its people, and this is the philosophy that underpins this
administration,” he added.

The residents were also reminded that through unity, there will be national growth and development.

Janelle Dover, a bus warden, was among the several residents who left the meeting with a sense of appreciation that they were able to interact with the government officials and satisfied that some action would be taken.

So too were Eshri and Lennox Mc Donald. It was Dover’s desire that the region gets a new school bus to transport school children and was overjoyed to learn that a new vehicle will be procured in 2020.

A new vehicle would be welcomed in the region. “I am very happy to know that the ministers could come to the people and listen to them,” the Department of Public Information reported her as saying.

Both Persaud and Mc Donald commended the government for taking the initiative to meet with the people and address their concerns.