President Irfaan Ali conducted an impromptu visit yesterday to Annandale North: Sand Reef and Marshon, where he interacted with residents.
He was accompanied by other government officials, according to a statement from the Office of the President.
Ali provided an update on the infrastructural works that will be done for the community and the plans in place to move squatters who are living close to the sea defence. He explained that over 60 households have been regularised and given their titles in the community. However, over a dozen others cannot be given titles, due to the proximity of their homes to the sea defence.
As a result, the statement said that the Government has offered alternative lots and homes, and the residents have all agreed to move within three months.
The President also told the residents that work would soon start on rehabilitating their crossroads which will be done in collaboration with the community. He also said that the community’s playground will be rehabilitated.
At the residents’ request, the statement said that the President instructed the Guyana Police Force to set up a police outpost in a strategic area in the community to improve security.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall; the Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal and other government officials were also on the visit.
