The Region Nine village Karasabai held a wreath-laying ceremony to mark the tenth death anniversary of President Cheddi Jagan.
According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release Minister of Local Govern-ment and Regional Develop-ment Kellawan Lall, at the ceremony, which was hosted at a shrine the community erected in Jagan’s honour, said the government continues to “travel the path that was laid down by the late president when he assumed office in 1992, a legacy that focuses on utilising the resources of the country to benefit the people.” Lall said this is proven through the strong social programmes supported by large budgetary allocations catering for development in education, health, water and housing. The minister said in the coming weeks the government will unveil plans for the region.
GINA said about $744M has been allocated for the current work programme in the region for this year while $177M was budgeted for capital works.
After the ceremony, Lall, who was accompanied by Coordinator of Hinterland Affairs within the ministry, Harripersaud Nokta, People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary Donald Ramotar and PPP/C Member of Parliament and attorney Anil Nandlall toured a fruit juice facility and viewed a display of craft and other items produced by residents.
