– say it has the people’s best interest at heart

SEVERAL Berbicians have expressed optimism that should the ‘Coalition’ government return to power, they will continue to fulfill their promises to the people to improve infrastructure, education, housing and telecommunications.

At the Coalition’s massive rally at Rose Hall Town on Sunday afternoon was Rose Hall resident Vibert Garrett, who said he is thankful for the developments being undertaken in the town by the administration, especially the rehabilitation of several streets and streetlights.

Garrett, who is also a basketball coach, said he is thankful that youths who are interested in sports are being given the support and recognition they badly need. He is hopeful that once the administration retains leadership, youth participation in sports activities will continue.

Donald Herman and his wife Janice travelled all the way from Orealla, a community along the Corentyne Coast, to be a part of the rally.

They said that Orealla has seen massive improvements which have made their lives more comfortable.

“We saw development,” the couple said, adding: “PPP never did so much as compared to what this government has done. They give us a water ambulance; roads are being built, new stelling, access to wifi. We are positive once they continue along this path, we have a bright future ahead.”

Felisha Archer, 55, another Rose Hall resident, was among the thousands who have witnessed and felt first-hand, the developments taking place in her town.

“We have better streets now… I remember the burial ground street was uneven and fine-fine; dem car men don’t want carry you through there. But now it smooth and broad; we get street lights. Crime down; business booming,” Archer said.

Karen France, of South Glasgow Housing Scheme, who travelled up to Rose Hall to show her support, said she is “voting Coalition” because they were able to address the plights of the residents in East Bank Berbice.

“After 23 years of not having the East Bank Berbice Road, I am here to support the Coalition government,” Karen said, adding: “When the Coalition took over in 2015, they understood our plight. The President promised that under his government, he will deliver to us a road. And that was kept. And in 2016, the road started and was completed. Now we have one of the best roads in the whole country, so I will continue to support a government that keeps its promises. Today, East Bank Berbice residents are grateful, and will forever be grateful, because the farmers are benefitting; the taxi drivers are benefitting; all residents are benefitting. We can see great relief, even for the schoolchildren who can now go to school on time every day.”