— Minister Todd tells gathering at Linden flag-raising ceremony

THE government is sparing no effort to improve the livelihood of all citizens, as Guyana transforms economically, said Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hugh Todd, in an address to Lindeners on Tuesday.

“Linden is not separated from the rest of Guyana, Linden is not adrift, Linden, is a cohesive community that forms part of a cohesive country. A victory for Linden, Region 10 is a victory for Georgetown and Region Four. A victory for Region Four and Georgetown is a victory for Region Three and the list goes on and on.

So, as we consider ourselves as Lindeners, we also have to consider ourselves as part of a whole, separate parts coming together to make a complete package that is Guyana,” Minister Todd told the residents at a flag-raising ceremony to mark the country’s 52nd anniversary as a Republic.

He assured Lindeners of the continuation of free, fair and regular elections, which will help to maintain a strong and viable democracy. It will also propel the nation on the path of economic viability, providing citizens with improved infrastructure, education, healthcare and equal opportunities for all.

“Guyana is going to transform in ways that many would’ve said decades ago is unbelievable, because the days of championing and talking about potential, capacity and ability, we now can experience it.”

Meanwhile, some $2.6 billion has been set aside for the rehabilitation and repairs of roads in Linden. With the establishment of Midas BPO, thousands of Lindeners are set to benefit from job creation. Additionally, through the government’s “Dream Realised” programme, 144 residents received titles and transport to their land as some 400 persons were targeted to receive housing. (DPI)