SCORES of elderly residents of Leonora and its environs on the West Coast of Demerara were yesterday treated to a sumptuous lunch and hampers, compliments of Minister of Housing and Water and Acting Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Irfaan Ali.

The event took place at the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) office at Public Road, Leonora, West Coast of Demerara, where the minister was on hand to present the meals to the senior citizens.
There he welcomed the gathering, and noted that the PPP’s aim is to reach out to the masses and to meet the requirements of the vulnerable, the elderly and those who need special attention.
He noted the benefits of the old age pension scheme that shows the PPP is concerned about the elderly who had made valuable contributions to the country and to their respective families.
He spoke of the projects being undertaken by the government, including the Amaila Falls Hydro Project which was scuttled by the Opposition in Parliament.
Ali also reflected on government’s achievements to ensure the future development of its citizens, adding that the PPP office at Leonora for this year has served more than 2,500 persons.

He said that they had four medical outreaches, several youth group activities and social projects in which they were pleased to assist residents of the West Coast of Demerara and encouraged them yesterday to continue their partnership with the party for the way forward.
Also making brief remarks was Siddiqi Haniff, who is the Chairman of the PPP Community Group. He said that it wasn’t an easy year for them but they endured nevertheless.

(By Michel Outridge)