As elections day draws closer the PPP/C made its final gestures to galvanize support in Linden yesterday with an informal meeting spiced with moments of wining and dining.
A special reception was held at the Watooka Club where the party’s presidential and prime ministerial candidates mingled with members of the business community and the youths of Linden. While the occasion was more interactive and informal several persons were given the opportunity to make brief remarks and pose questions to the party leaders.
Proprietor of McRae’s Supermarket, Brian McRae grasped the opportunity and appealed for systems to be put in place to encourage more economic activities in the Wismar Municipal Market.
He said that currently persons operating businesses in the market suffer because persons seldom frequent the facility.
In his recommendation to improve this situation he suggested that the frontage of the market be used as the main bus park for Route 72 minibuses.
This, according to McRae, will see an increase in economic activities in the market as well as for the two ferry services nearby and the taxis.
“I am a person that has enjoyed both sides of life. I know what it is to be in poverty and I know what it is to be on the brighter side of things,” said McRae while emphasising the need for new money to come into the town of Linden.
“I beg of you to look more deeper in the need of Linden so you can help more of the people here in this town. Look past the bauxite industry for new money to come to Linden and make things better for us here.”
The recommendation was met with loud rounds of applause as several persons added that the nearby Wismar Police Station will also be more active.
More than three hundred business persons and youths converged at the venue and spent most of the time celebrating and assuring the PPP/C officials of their votes.
Prior to that interaction the party leaders were engaged in a similar activity at Barrow’s Restaurant and Lounge with religious leaders.
There were also interactions with members of the community in a walk-about in the market areas and streets of Mackenzie.
