REGION Two Chairperson, Vilma De Silva, said that the Regional Administration, in collaboration with the Anna Regina Town Council, is focusing on enhancing the Township by cleaning and clearing all drainage systems.

She said that there is currently a massive cleanup campaign in the town of Anna Regina.

Workers are currently involved in clearing garbage, cutting tall bush, and removing debris and derelict items around the community.

She said the move was in keeping with President Irfaan Ali’s vision to keep Guyana clean.

The Regional Chairperson noted that the beautification process has commenced from the Township and will move to various Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDC).

“All the garbage, the waste bottles, I will work along with the Anna Regina Town Council, and I will do spot checks, and anyone found dumping garbage will face the consequences, and actions will be taken against them,” De Silva said.

She added that currently, a machine is in the area cleaning the clogged drains.

Envisioning and ensuring that Region Two remains clean and pristine, De Silva said the Region focuses on tourism, and the surroundings must remain clean and safe for visitors.

Clearing and cleaning clogged drains will also enable a healthy environment, she said, adding that more visits will be made by the Public Health Department in the Region to ensure that residents were complying and were not indiscriminately dumping the garbage.

She also called on the private sector to ensure that it plays its part in ensuring that its respective communities operate in a clean and tidy manner.

De Silva also encouraged residents to dispose garbage using a proper disposal system. At the same time, she inspected the ongoing works in the Township and commended the efforts of the Anna Regina Town Council workers.