Perth urged not to abandon the tools of agri development – PM Nagamootoo

April 25, 2019

─ Region 5 has potential to become breadbasket of Guyana, Caribbean

─ “We are now the ‘oil-dorado’ of the world”

─ “For us to be wealthy forever, we have to invest in food security, and you have an abundance of fertile land”

― scores attend PM’s community meeting at Perth, Mahaicony

DPI, Guyana, Thursday, April 25, 2019

Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo has urged hundreds of residents of Perth, Mahaicony not to abandon the tools of agricultural development.

During a meeting which was well attended by residents from Perth, Mahaicony in Region 5, held at the community’s Society Hall, Prime Minister Nagamootoo explained that being a former resident of Mahaica-Berbice he can relate to some of the issues presently facing the residents.

Prime Minister Nagamootoo engaging the residents of Perth

“You are not just any abandoned area, there is potential here to become the real breadbasket of Guyana and the Caribbean,” the Prime Minister stated. He explained that while Guyana is becoming the “oil-dorado” of the world, for our country to continue to be wealthy, “we must invest in food security, to which Region 5 can adequately provide.” Region Five, “you are lucky to have an abundance of fertile land and one of the biggest irrigation schemes in the country,” Prime Minister remarked.

The residents of Perth raised issues mainly concerning the allocation of land, drainage and irrigation while some seniors raised questions concerning their National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensions.

Prime Minister Nagamootoo reiterated that all issues raised would be dealt with promptly as his office will forward their concerns to the relevant agencies. A representative from the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) was on the spot to assist with all land-related matters.

Prior to attending the meeting, Prime Minister Nagamootoo commissioned three new streets – Ally Drive, Benjamin Street and Chester Drive; and a bus shed at Perth that will be able to assist residents especially during the upcoming rainy season.