Prime Minister assures Melanie residents that they will not be left out of development

Assurance has been given to residents of Melanie on the East Coast Demerara that they will not be left out of the development that is taking place across the country, as the Government is inclusionary and places a high value on ensuring the livelihood of all Guyanese is improved.

Prime Minister, Mark Phillips, who is currently performing the duties of President, gave the assurance during a government outreach to the community on Saturday at the Melanie Community Centre Ground.

Government Ministers continue to travel to various communities, engaging residents and listening to and addressing their concerns. “There are many projects that we have designed and will be implemented for Guyana, every community, and that’s why we have the concept of ‘One Guyana’, what we’re saying to you is no village, no community, no individual will be left out of our development,” Phillips said.

It was revealed that the outreach to Melanie is in keeping with a commitment following a meeting at Buxton.

The Prime Minister told the gathering that the meeting is timely and that the concerns raised will be taken into consideration during the administration’s 2023 National Budget planning.

“We cannot have development unless the Government is involved and connected with you the people and that’s why we are here today. We are here today to listen to you, the people… I made a commitment some time back when I went to Buxton with the same team, and we said, you know we’ll go to every village,” Phillips told the gathering.

PM Phillips also called on the residents to not be distracted by naysayers and to take full advantage of the training, business development and other opportunities that are available.

The senior government official made specific reference to the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship programme, which he said provides a range of degree and other programmes that lend to self-development.

It was revealed that residents were given the opportunity to voice numerous concerns which were addressed by the Prime Minister and the other ministers. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC; Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha; Public Works Minister, Bishop Juan Edghill; Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal; Health Minister, Dr. Frank Anthony; Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Nigel Dharamlall; Public Affairs Minister, Kwame McCoy; and Public Service Minister, Sonia Parag.