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Several ministers of the Cabinet embarked recently on another outreach into South-Central Rupununi, Region 9, where they met with several communities. These meetings gave the ministers, and by extension, the government, insight into the progress of development in the communities, and residents in turn had the opportunity to share their concerns and suggestions. Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Norman Whittaker and his team met residents of Katuur, Baitoon, Potarinau, Parikwarunau, Kumu and Haiwa during July 20-21.
From the onset of his engagements, Minister Whittaker emphasised that the investments being made into the lives of Guyanese are founded on the principles of the founder of the PPP/C, the late Cheddi Jagan, who, while in office, sought to meet the needs of the working-class people, the poor and vulnerable and the indigenous peoples.
Minister Whittaker stressed that this principle was instilled in those who served in the PPP/C government and is still being promoted by the current President, Donald Ramotar.
He added that the meetings function as consultations for the 2014 budget cycle, since preparations for next year’s budget will commence shortly. In this regard, residents were urged to make suggestions on their priority projects.
The minister also highlighted that education is one of the key elements that take people out of poverty and can also be considered as a liberator.
“In the process of educating our children, some of them will go on to bigger things, some of them may come back to visit, but you should take pride in knowing that while the presidents of the past did not make provisions for your children’s education and elevation in life, under the PPP/C government you have been able to realise this dream,” he said.
Over the last two decades, the present administration has made tremendous efforts towards the upward progression of the indigenous peoples and this is evident in the increased number of schools, health care and other key infrastructures being built in the hinterland regions. More so, is the number of indigenous peoples who, through education opportunities, have been able to secure top positions in the work force.
Minister Whittaker explained that while these developments are ongoing, the government cannot undertake them all at the same time. In this regard, he urged the residents to get more involved in agriculture which would not only provide food for the family, but also serve as a means of income generation. These practices, he noted, ensures sustained livelihoods.
The minister explained that with farming there is more certainty on the land but with mining, there isn’t, hence the importance of farming.
Minister Whittaker emphasized that regardless of the challenges, the government is committed to working with the people to continue their development. He illustrated that in relation to the road linkages between Regions 8 and 9, for the 2014 budget, consideration can be made to give the communities, which include Turuka, Monkey Mountain, Tusening and Cheiong Mouth, funding for them to do sections of the road.
At the meetings, the minister also identified developments that have occurred in the villages and commended residents for their contributions to the realisation of the projects.
From the onset of his engagements, Minister Whittaker emphasised that the investments being made into the lives of Guyanese are founded on the principles of the founder of the PPP/C, the late Cheddi Jagan, who, while in office, sought to meet the needs of the working-class people, the poor and vulnerable and the indigenous peoples.
Minister Whittaker stressed that this principle was instilled in those who served in the PPP/C government and is still being promoted by the current President, Donald Ramotar.
He added that the meetings function as consultations for the 2014 budget cycle, since preparations for next year’s budget will commence shortly. In this regard, residents were urged to make suggestions on their priority projects.
The minister also highlighted that education is one of the key elements that take people out of poverty and can also be considered as a liberator.
“In the process of educating our children, some of them will go on to bigger things, some of them may come back to visit, but you should take pride in knowing that while the presidents of the past did not make provisions for your children’s education and elevation in life, under the PPP/C government you have been able to realise this dream,” he said.
Over the last two decades, the present administration has made tremendous efforts towards the upward progression of the indigenous peoples and this is evident in the increased number of schools, health care and other key infrastructures being built in the hinterland regions. More so, is the number of indigenous peoples who, through education opportunities, have been able to secure top positions in the work force.
Minister Whittaker explained that while these developments are ongoing, the government cannot undertake them all at the same time. In this regard, he urged the residents to get more involved in agriculture which would not only provide food for the family, but also serve as a means of income generation. These practices, he noted, ensures sustained livelihoods.
The minister explained that with farming there is more certainty on the land but with mining, there isn’t, hence the importance of farming.
Minister Whittaker emphasized that regardless of the challenges, the government is committed to working with the people to continue their development. He illustrated that in relation to the road linkages between Regions 8 and 9, for the 2014 budget, consideration can be made to give the communities, which include Turuka, Monkey Mountain, Tusening and Cheiong Mouth, funding for them to do sections of the road.
At the meetings, the minister also identified developments that have occurred in the villages and commended residents for their contributions to the realisation of the projects.
