THE Region Two administration, on Friday evening, ‘lit up’ a 20-foot Christmas tree, at Anna Regina, to usher in the Christmas spirit.
This is the third consecutive year that the region has done this.

The event, was held in front of the Regional State House where a staff member reflected on the holiday season.
Robert Mc Curdy reminded the audience that the birth of Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated during this season.

He urged the gathering to ensure they kept Christ in mind while they are celebrating. Greetings for the holidays were extended by each programme head of the regional administration.

Meanwhile, Regional Executive Officer (REO), Susana Saywack, said that the season is all about giving and spreading cheers. Noting that Guyana is a multi-culture society, she said she admires the way persons socialise during the festive season.

She used the opportunity to wish the staff a Merry Christmas and later commended the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) for doing well in terms of its capital and current works.

Also making brief remarks was Regional Vice-Chairman, Humace Oodit, who extended Christmas greetings to everyone present. He said it was a joyous occasion and urged those gathered to ensure they took care of their health.

Oodit said Christmas was a time to celebrate the achievements of one’s life and to foster family time. He said Region Two had been transformed over the years and preparation was in place to present the 2022 budget, which will include money to improve public services in Region Two.

During the programme, carols were sung by the students of the Anna Regina Secondary School. Later on, the Christmas tree was switched on after the count of 10.