Christmas is just a few days away and some flood affected residents of Nandy Park, Peter’s Hall and Providence are quite convinced that for them, it will be a grim one.
In early October, the door of the sluice that serves the three communities gave away under high tides, owing to poor maintenance by the relevant authorities.
Government recently announced that it had earmarked $11 million for relief for the victims, but some say it cannot suffice and are convinced that it will be a black Christmas for them as they are finding it difficult to cope with their day-to-day lives after the flood.
When Stabroek News visited the areas yesterday,