“Stamp out malpractice” – City Mayor

– Mayor pursuing accountability and transparency at M&CC

DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Georgetown Mayor, Ubraj Narine has called for great accountability and transparency from city engineers attached to City Hall.

At a recent statutory meeting held at City Hall, the mayor noted that City Engineer Colvern Venture has not acted in the best interest of the city. He explained that Venture proceeded on his Annual Vacation Leave but did not present documents of existing work contracted to the Deputy-Engineer.

According to Mayor Narine, under Venture’s watch, there were several projects that were not executed successfully and must be addressed promptly. He said that there are several other issues that will be tackled and emphasised the need to put a “full stop” to any malpractice.

“The 30 people who sat around this table, we are here to make policy, we are here to create by-laws, we are not here to micro-manage. When our instructions and decisions are made by the council, those decisions and instructions ought to be followed for the betterment of the City,” he stated.

Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine won Constituency One in November 2018. Among his goals is the stamping out of corruption at the Mayor and City Council (M&CC), providing citizens with the services needed and transforming Georgetown to its former glory.

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