…Min. Ally tells Region 3 residents

GUYANA’S 49th Republic Anniversary is an opportunity for citizens to embrace the country’s unique diversity, said Social Protection Minister, Amna Ally, to Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) on Friday.

At the time, Ally was attending the region’s Flag Raising Ceremony hosted at the Leonora Synthetic Track and Field Centre.

The stage was well set as a cultural presentation preceded the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead. “Your government stands for social cohesion. We are celebrating 49 indeed with victory in mind, because we know that a better life is closer to everyone. Today’s activity is a testimony to the fact of us coexisting as a people with greater tolerance and appreciation. We must continue to be a family and work for the development of our beautiful Guyana,” Minister Ally said, according to the Department of Public Information.
She noted that since 2015, the coalition government has transformed Guyana from a state of malaise, self-deprivation and corrupt practices, to one of vision, development and benefit for the citizens.

She also outlined the many successes of the government and reminded the audience of the tangible achievements made.

“The progress of this nation is about dedicated service and respect for the ordinary man and woman. It is about delivering health care in every district, building roads and bridges to every town; improving electricity generation and ensuring agriculture production is growing,” she stated.

Minister Ally reminded the gathering that while Guyana has come a long way as a republic, all citizens must appreciate the outstanding role of those who fought for independence and sovereignty.

She underscored: “It is through their dedicated and visionary efforts that we can enjoy the freedom we have today. They saw a united Guyana as the foundation of a truly prosperous nation.”

Meanwhile, Region Three’s Regional Executive Officer (REO), Jennifer Ferriera-Dougall, appealed for unity, especially during the present times.

“We are a nation of one people and we must not allow ourselves to be divided by misleading rhetoric only being echoed by a few. We are stronger together and better forever,” the REO remarked.

She also used the opportunity to highlight some of the government’s achievements in her region which included the Special Needs School; David G buses; the construction of an Early Childhood Development Centre; the rehabilitation of several roads and bridges, and salary increases among others.

Minister Ally and the REO later presented a monetary donation and food hampers to the Roberts family, a family of seven facing difficulty to send five children to school.
The mother is presently recovering from an ailment, while the father is seeking employment.

The family had written to both the regional administration and the Social Protection Ministry seeking assistance, and was elated to receive such on Friday.
Throughout the event, the audience enjoyed the stunning presentations from schools across the region.

Chutney Monarch and runner-up for the Soca Song Competition, Steven Ramphal drew the crowd to its feet with his renditions of ‘Soca in meh Vein’ and ‘Rang ke barhee meh pool jao – Forget our colour and live in love’.

The Golden Arrowhead was hoisted by the Guyana Police Force, while the parade featured the Police Force’s ‘D’ Division, Fire Service, Master Guides and Pathfinders from the Stewartville Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church and the students from the Cadet programme.