GANESH Gangadin has been elected Mayor of the town of Corriverton, while Krishand Jaichand is his deputy.They were sworn in by Town Clerk Narendra Nauth Sukham at the Corriverton Town Hall on Friday.
Thirty-six-year-old Gangadin was nominated and elected unopposed.

In an interview with the Guyana Chronicle, he explained that he had always been a community-oriented person, having served on the council for many years.

According to Gangadin, residents of Corriverton will soon benefit from proper drainage networks, a cleaner environment, the development of recreational parks, and there will be a town-wide maintenance and rehabilitation of streets and pathways.

An entrepreneur by profession, and the holder of a certificate in management from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Gangadin outlined some of the long-term goals he wishes to achieve as Mayor. These include: the expansion of the Skeldon Market; development of the seafront in the vicinity of the Number 79 Market; construction of a jetty or mini-wharf to accommodate residents from Orealla and farmers and small-scale loggers from the Upper Corentyne River; the creation of an industrial site which can cater for small and medium manufacturing and agro-processing, which will inevitably create employment and serve as an economic boost, not only for Corriverton.

His plans also include the installation of floodlights at the Line Path and Scotsburg playgrounds, the installation of fire hydrants at strategic areas around the town, and the upgrading of all streets to asphalt surfaces, which can accommodate larger and heavier vehicles.

Meanwhile, 16 councillors were elected and sworn in: 14 from the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and two from the New Dawn Development Association Party.
They are Saif Ivan, Sheik Mahmood, Bebi Rambarran, Pradeep Ketwaroo, Dhan Ramdass, Deonarain Singh, Inderjit Arjoon, Premchan Pooran, Winston Roberts, Evertt Hearewood, Shameer Alfred, Sabitree Ally, Latchmee Ramnarine-Edward and Jamna Persaud Ghamandi.

The newly-elected Mayor is confident his team of committed councillors will provide unwavering service to the people of Corriverton.

In 1994, Roy Baijnauth was elected Mayor, and served for 19 years. He was the last Mayor of Corriverton.

The Town of Corriverton is located on the eastern side of the Corentyne River, separating Guyana from Suriname to the east.