PRIME MINISTER, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, in an effort to disseminate holiday cheer across Guyana, conducted a toy distribution to hundreds of children in the Upper and Lower Pomeroon (Region Two) on Thursday.
The Prime Minister, together with Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, visited the communities of Karawab, St. Monica, Kabakaburi, Aberdeen, Lilydale, and Martindale.

During the exercise, Prime Minister Phillips also spoke to residents of the communities about the government’s ongoing development efforts in Essequibo.
Furthermore, he drew attention to the significant capital investments of the Ministry of Agriculture’s National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) in the procurement and deployment of excavators, pontoons, and additional machinery. The prime minister stated that the initiative aims to improve drainage, land reclamation and land clearing to bolster agricultural potential within the region.

PM Phillips also detailed other government initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for Pomeroon residents; these include upgraded internet connectivity under the LEO project and the establishment of ICT hubs to bridge the digital divide.
“We made a promise when we were elected in 2020, and we will continue to work with you to ensure that we bring development to every community and improve the lives and livelihoods of all the people of Guyana,” Prime Minister Phillips stated.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equitable development, ensuring that the people of Pomeroon benefit from the same opportunities as those in coastal and hinterland regions.
Minister Indar, while extending seasonal greetings, reflected on the holiday’s true spirit, grounded in the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. He also highlighted the government’s significant investments in health, education, and social welfare, including cash grants, as a testament to the People’s Progressive Party’s caring approach to governance.