President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday visited the small and remote, but budding hinterland community of Matthew’s Ridge,  located in the Matarkai sub-region in the North West District of Region One (Barima/Waini). In this Sandra Prince photo, President Jagdeo is seen interacting with pupils from Matthew’s Ridge Primary School who welcomed him on his arrival at the airstrip in that community. The President was accompanied on his visit by PPP General Secretary Mr. Donald Ramotar, Housing and Water Minister Mr. Irfaan Ali, and Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy.