MEMBERS of the Christian Faith laid aside their denominational differences and united in a prayer walk aimed at seeking divine intervention for the rebuilding of the East Bank Berbice roadway.
The 25 miles route, which links the once thriving farming community with the New Amsterdam township, had caught the attention President Donald Ramotar who, on assuming office, had pledged to have the main thoroughfare rehabilitated.
However, residents, showing that they are unable to wait for the fulfillment of the promise by the Head of State, have staged numerous  protest actions, including by hire car drivers and sugar estate workers.
Coordinator Rosemond Samuels–David told the media that, while the demonstrations bore no fruit, they are utilising a better weapon, which is prayer, as they believe in God.
“We are not burning tyres but we believe that we are the strongest on our knees as we pray continually,” he said.
Meanwhile, Senior Probation and Welfare Officer Mitford Ward, who traverses the road daily, declared it is more than enough time to get a good thoroughfare.
“We never had a good road. Some people have left their farmlands because of the poor condition of it. Initially, persons had to be transported by tractor and trailer and, while others opted to travel along the river, several lost their lives in the process,” he said.
Ward pointed out that there is an abundance of agricultural lands which can be utilised to boost the economy and he suggested that the budget cuts can be used for the rehabilitation.
Last Thursday, the march commenced at Overwinning Bridge and proceeded South, concluding at the first entrance of the Glasgow Housing Scheme.
During the walk, in which scores participated, prayers were said intermittently for the President, the Cabinet, Minister of Public Works, the Regional Chairman, others responsible for road construction, available funding for a new road and that the contractor work according to specification, and there be development in the entire East Bank Berbice area.
Amongst those making petitions to the Almighty were Pastor Romeo Green of the New Testament Church of God, Sister Lynette Edgillo of the Assemblies of God and Ward of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church .