Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal
Stabroek News spoke to residents of Swan and Moblissa on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway about the cost of living and how it is affecting them. The following are their comments:
Earl Hudson: `Groceries in general are costly and despite residents in Swan don’t pay for electricity and water, I’m feeling it on food items mostly. The canter that comes around in Swan to sell greens to residents is selling their greens at a high price. Even the shop people selling items expensive in the shop. I’m a family of five persons and I can tell you that my son works as an electrician and his salary is low. This is difficult on my family because grocery items just going up and the salary low. I understand the cost of living is affecting the people around the world, however, I don’t think basic food items such as greens, rice and sugar supposed to be that expensive. I think the government should work something out with the farmers to see how the cost for basic food items can be reduced.’