British envoy renews call for local gov’t polls

British High Commissioner Andrew Ayre (left) and President Donald Ramotar sharing a toast (GINA photo)

British High Commissioner Andrew Ayre on Wednesday evening reiterated the call for local government elections, saying that it will give the country’s young people a chance to shape their communities.

“I look forward to a date being announced for long overdue local elections called for by all political parties in their manifestos… local elections will modernise and strengthen local democracy, giving a new generation the chance to lead and shape their communities,” Ayre said, while delivering brief remarks at a reception held to celebrate the 87th birthday of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11.

The United Kingdom in January joined with the US, Canada and the