MINISTER ALLY URGES REGION THREE TO ILLUSTRATE UNITY AT FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Georgetown, Guyana, Friday, February 22, 2019 – Minister of Social Protection, Amna Ally encouraged residents of Region Three to embody mutual respect, tolerance, understanding and unity towards each other as the region prepares to usher in the 49 Republic Anniversary of Guyana.
The Minister was at the time addressing the Region’s Flag Raising Ceremony at the Leonora Synthetic Track and Field Centre on Friday, February 22, 2019.
Minister Ally noted that the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has come a long way and it is time for self-examination and reflection of the past, while at the same time looking forward to securing a much better future.
“If we are to survive as a nation let us put nation first. As we reflect on the sacrifices and contribution of our forefathers, we must reaffirm our commitment to unity. It is also imperative to note that the struggles and sacrifices of those who fought for our independence and sovereignty should never be forgotten,” Minister Ally remarked.
The Social Protection Minister related that the government is determined to put the nation first by working towards creating a prosperous and peaceful Guyana where all Guyanese can enjoy an improved quality of life.
She added that the government recognises that its duty is to govern in the interest of all the people of Guyana and that the sustainability of the political, social and economic development can be achieved through a unified Guyana.
“Guyana’s destiny can be shaped through a unified national identity and under the leadership of President David Granger. It is about respect for the common man and woman, delivering health care in every district, building roads and bridges in every town, improving electricity generation and ensuring agricultural productivity is generated,” Minister Ally explained.
According to Minister Ally since 2015 the government has elevated Guyana to one of vision, development and benefits of the people. Some major improvements by the government which were highlighted, include Information Communication and Technology (ICT) training for youths, establishment of ICT hubs and smart classrooms, significant increases in old age pensions and the minimum wage, improved access to potable water, upgraded roads and new passport offices.
Minister Ally implored the residents to allow the government to continue the development and transformation it has started. She assured that greater development is imminent which will not only benefit them but their future generations.
The region’s Regional Executive Officer, Jennifer Ferriera – Dougall similarly encouraged the region to not be distracted by the current political atmosphere of the country, but rather to unite and fight to defeat the previously prevalent social ills.
“We must fight to not only discover but keep our sovereign wealth. We must fight to keep our peoples together as stated in our national motto; one people, one nation, one destiny. That destiny is to have unity and stability in Guyana,” Ferriera – Dougall explained.
She implored the residents to aggressively strive to sustain an economy that will be beneficial to all Guyanese and not some Guyanese.
During the ceremony Minister Ally and the REO Ferriera-Dougall presented a monetary donation and food hampers to the Roberts family of seven which was experiencing severe financial challenges.
The flag raising ceremony was also attended by Member of Parliament John Adams and members of the diplomatic corps.
The large gathering at the ceremony was entertained with dances, poems, songs and steelpan orchestra.