Govt’s nationwide clean up drive applauded by N/A Mayor

New Amsterdam Mayor, Winifred Heywood, has commended President Irfaan Ali and his
government for leading the massive clean up exercise nationwide.
Mayor Heywood said the government’s effort must be applauded, since it has provided a major
facelift to the country’s oldest town.  Heywood made the statements Tuesday evening, during her
remarks at the flag raising ceremony to commemorate Guyana’s 52nd Republic anniversary, at
State House, New Amsterdam, Berbice.
“I wish to express my gratitude first of all to the President of our country, because he would have
seen it fit some time ago, when he decided he was going everywhere and do clean up,’ Mayor
Heywood said. She continued, “I want to thank him, the regional chairman and his entire team
for collaborating with council in assisting us with the cleaning and clearing of our town.”
Beginning last month, President Ali spearheaded a number of clean up exercises in regions
across Guyana, with the aim of creating family-oriented communities. Deemed “Operation Clean
Up,” the move saw participation from all cabinet members, ranks of the joint services, members
of the private sector and combined agencies. The exercise was also taken to Berbice.
The chief resident lauded the Berbice Chambers of Commerce, the Guyana Prison Service and
the business community, which she said contributed significantly to the cleaning of New
Amsterdam. “Long live the town of New Amsterdam, standing tall, 130 years; long live
Guyana,” the retired head teacher added.
Meanwhile, Regional Chairman, David Armogan said the President along with his cabinet
members, has a vision and continue to work to accomplish their mandate. The chairman said
Guyana is progressing which will bring dreams to reality, “Which is on the road to ensure every
Guyanese can enjoy a happy and prosperous life. There is not a Guyana for Afro Guyanese, there
is not a Guyana for Indo Guyanese, there is not a Guyana for Chinese…there is ‘One Guyana’
for all Guyanese,” Armogan said.
Additionally, he said the onus is on all Guyanese to work hard to ensure the nation prosper as
fast as possible. Regional Executive Officer, Narindra Persaud also called for Guyana to put
aside their political differences and unite to promote a ‘one Guyana.’