Region Two farmers raise water woes during Perth ‘Meet the Public Day’

Annette D’Oliviera

The inability of Region Two’s farmers to access water for their farmlands was among the complaints members of government heard during a public outreach at Perth, Essequibo Coast yesterday.

The “Meet the Public Day,” which was the second of its kind being conducted by the Ministry of the Presidency, was led by State Minister Joseph Harmon, who was accompanied by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo.

Speaking briefly to a crowd at the Perth Unity Park, Harmon said it would provide an opportunity for residents to raise all their concerns. “Representatives from the Ministry of [Social] Cohesion, Ministry of Citizenship, Civil Defence Commission, Department of Public Service and all other ministries are here today. We are in the position to