THE progress in Region Nine will receive additional support with the initial disbursement of subvention for 2024, which was collected by the Lethem Town Council from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development.

The Minister within the Local Government Ministry, Anand Persaud, delivered the cheque to Indira Singh, the Deputy Mayor of the Town, on Sunday. The minister was in the region for the 58th Independence anniversary and Flag Raising Ceremony.
The government funding will be used to accelerate multiple projects, one of which is improving the Mayflower Children’s Park in Culvert City. Additionally, it will be utilised to fund the installation of street lights throughout the entire municipality, including the Tabatinga Community Ground.

It will also aid in the upgrading of the Wadapna Sports Ground fence. It will cover the supplies for the efficient operation of the town council.
This funding is a demonstration of the government’s dedication to strategically managing regional affairs, ensuring that every village is accounted for and can benefit from the country’s resources.

The other Local Democratic Organs (LDOs) across the country such as municipalities and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) will receive their cheques within the coming months.
The local government forms a main pillar of a strong democracy in the country as it oversees all six municipalities and 65 NDCs that work for the benefit of every resident within the villages.

To ensure that these LDOs are managed correctly, the municipalities and NDCs are given a sum of money depending on the population size of their catchment areas.
This year, the government has budgeted a sum of $1 billion that will be distributed adequately to the various LDOs to help in the development of their areas.
The administration will continue to work to ensure that all LDOs are supported equally and adequately.