Scores of residents who turned out for the government’s ‘Meet the Public Day’ at Number 78 Village, Corriverton on Friday, complained about lack of access to potable water, the need for electricity and proper drainage.
Albert Welcome of Bushlot Village, Corentyne, who is visually impaired, travelled all the way to Number 78 Village to seek advice and solutions on drainage issues in his area. He said, “Our place has not been dug since I was a boy scout, but it need digging now, because the weather will be changing soon and at the sea defence they got contractors working there on the place and its already broken again.” The 73-year-old man stated that they are only putting mesh but they need cement in order for it not to break away.
Another resident who had an issue with his pension left satisfied. Lloyd Thomas, a retired sergeant, said he was experiencing issues with his pension. He explained that he even hired a lawyer who informed him that he was in the right. He said Minister of State Joseph Harmon collected his
