– Minister Parag says at Region Two Flag-Raising Ceremony

MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Savitree Sonia Parag has said that the people of Guyana should be proud to celebrate democracy which was made possible under the current PPP/C administration.

According to her, the Ali-led government provides support for everyone irrespective of religion or ethnicity.

These comments were part of the minister’s address at the 54th Republic Anniversary flag-raising ceremony held at the Anna Regina Car Park in Region Two.

During her address to a mammoth audience, Minister Parag said that in celebrating Guyana’s republican status, Guyanese are free to make choices and they were wise to choose a leader that is committed and caring.

She added that the government is committed to providing education to its people and she encouraged young people in the region to enrol in the GOAL scholarship programme.

Minister Parag used the opportunity to urge residents to utilise the available resources so as to ensure sustainability and resilience that will enable a brighter future beyond 2030.

She said that Region Two residents are benefitting from a state-of-the-art hospital which has brought advanced and specialised health services to the region and has also facilitated training and job opportunities.

She said the government has a democratic approach where all Guyanese are treated under the umbrella of unity.

While commending President Dr. Irfaan Ali for empowering women, she noted her historic role as the first woman in local government and regional development leadership.

The minister spoke about tangible development across sectors, including education, where over 100 teachers achieved master’s degrees through government-sponsored GOAL scholarships.

Mention was made of the over 2,000 individuals in Region Two who have benefitted from a variety of innovative programmes.

Minister Parag told Essequibians that the government is committed and will continue to invest in their region.

Meanwhile Regional Vice-Chairman Humace Oodit said that in celebrating Republic Day it must be recognised that Region Two continues to experience tremendous transformation.

Oodit said that the region is attracting a lot of economic activities as it develops in all sectors.

The guard of honour was inspected by Minister Praag, Oodit and Regional Executive Officer Susana Saywack before the Golden Arrowhead was hoisted.