This is the first time an official from the government has visited their community. Residents of Grant Sand Road, Soesdyke, East Bank, Demerara told Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson when she visited the community on Tuesday, according to DPI/GINA.
During the visit, the need for better roadways and drainage, potable water and a stable power supply were among the many issues raised with the minister. The residents pointed out that the dire situation the community faces is a one they have faced for more than a decade and no one paid attention to them under the former government.
After listening to the residents’ concerns Ferguson assured the residents that the issues raised will be forwarded to the relevant Ministers to be addressed, DPI/GINA said.
