– Neil Kumar

THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Region 10 representative, Neil Kumar, told the Guyana Chronicle that some $10M was returned to the treasury by officials in the region.According to him, the monies were earmarked for development projects in the region. Kumar added that other monies are being wasted and there needs to be better financial management by the regional authority.

‘Other monies are being wasted and there needs to be better financial management by the regional authority’ – Kumar

Kumar highlighted the fact that the boat that traverses the Berbice River to access some communities has been in a state of disrepair for two years.
“Rather than buy a new engine, monies are being wasted to travel all the way to Parika for repairs!” he said.
Negative Consequences
The parliamentarian noted that the threat of a shutdown, like other positions taken by the regional authority, has only negative consequences for the region.
He explained that while some people turned out for the protest actions, the majority of the businesses that were actually closed were those of Chinese proprietors.
Kumar said, “They (the Chinese) were afraid, so they closed….these threats bring nothing good to the people here.”
He stated that the major representative groups in the region condemned the move by the Regional Chairman, Sharma Solomon, yet there was persistence on the matter.
The protest action coincided with the opening of the Freedom House branch in Linden last Saturday, at which President Donald Ramotar was present.
Kumar has urged a change of perspectives by the regional authorities.

(By Vanessa Narine)