Local Gov’t Minister lauds Clemwood, Dora Residents for efforts to develop their communities

Residents of Clemwood and Dora, Demerara River were on updated on the recently passed 2013 National Budget and future plans by the Government by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Ganga Persaud, during an interactive session at Clemwood Primary School and Dora Nursery/Primary School on Sunday.

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Ganga Persaud speaking to the residents of Clemwood Primary School

Minister Persaud highlighted the effects of the Budget cuts, which will significantly affect all of the people in Guyana. He pointed under the LCDS programme, a component that was supposed to supply thousands of solar panels to Hinterland residents was cut. Without solar panels in the various communities, persons cannot have access to internet to carry out further research for educational purposes.

Residents of Clemwood at Clemwood Primary School

He explained the importance of the fibre optic cables when completed later this year will see internet connectivity all across the country so that people can easily access Government services.

Minister Persaud pointed to the development of the communities during recent years and Government is very appreciative of their efforts to ensure their communities continuously grow and develop.

Residents of Dora village at the Dora Nursery/Primary School at the meeting with Minister Ganga Persaud

“Our Government is continuing to pursue that path where we seek more opportunities for the people in the Hinterland and the Revering communities”, Minister Ganga added.

Minister Ganga Persaud interacting with residents

In Clemwood Minister noted that the infrastructure development, especially with the community’s Primary School, has improved along with the stelling which has been rehabilitated providing better services for the villagers. Trails are also being cleared to ensure faster movement of people.

One of the major developments pointed out at these meetings by the Minister was the Amaila Falls Hydro Power Project. He emphasized the benefits that can be derived from such a project and despite knowing that Opposition cut fundings.

Medication given to residents of Clemwood and Dora villages at the meeting with Minister Ganga Persaud

Among issues pointed out by Clemwood residents, was the need for more medication for diabetics. Minister Persaud said he will pursue the issue with the Ministry of Health.

Residents pointed out to the need for fire arms to protect themselves and their crops from wild animals and told the Minister that they made an application, to which he responded that he will follow up the issue with Home Affairs.

Footwear given to residents by Government

At the conclusion of the meetings a quantity of books, medication, along with footwear for children and adults were also presented to the residents.