El Passo, other Region 8 residents gets flood relief from Gov’t

Amerindian Affairs Minister, Pauline Sukhai, has assured that Government is sparing no effort in supporting persons affected by flooding countrywide.

Residents of El Passo/Tumatumari, and Micobie, Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight), on Thursday, collected dozens of flood relief hampers, delivered by Minister Sukhai.

It was revealed that eight persons in El Passo/Tumatumari were severely affected by a flash flood, that wreaked havoc in several places in the Region. \

In a media related interview, Rapheal Davis disclosed that though the package being provided by government cannot compensate fully for the losses, it demonstrates Government’s commitment to its people.

“We are glad that they are here and brought these items for us,” Davis said.

Sukhai said that government remains committed to assisting persons in need.

“Government wants to let you know that you are not alone, that our work extends across the country where rainfall is affecting many many families again,” the minister.

She continued, “We are hopeful that there will be no major outbreak of diseases or any erosion.”

The minister visited Mahdia and delivered hampers to flood-affected residents of Wrong Turn.

It was revealed that currently, Government is conducting a major flood assessment across the country.