Residents of Bamia, Region 10, through the collaborative effort of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), GWI and the private sector, received donations of nine water tanks, to combat the usual water shortages experienced during dry spells.
Two of the nine tanks were donated by the RDC, a release from Region 10 noted, reporting that Deputy Regional Executive Officer (DREO) Maylene Stephen said that the RDC recognised its responsibility to the people of Bamia and was, therefore, happy to lend assistance.
The donation, lobbied for by Region 10’s campaign team, was received by the Chairwoman of the Bamia Community Development Council (CDC), Orleta John, who, “expressed profound thanks and gratitude with what she dubbed as a new day in the community of Bamia,” the release from the region said.
It was reported that John, pointing out that water had been a major concern for residents, especially during dry spells when they face challenges in finding water sources, said she was overwhelmed with emotions and impressed with the support and commitment being offered to provide assistance to her community.
“I must confess that [I] am lost for words as I am so elated and happy to be standing among such great individuals who sought to provide needed help to the community of Bamia…I am saying a big thank you behalf of all the residents and myself,” John said.
John assured the donors that the water tanks would be well taken care of, and added that the community recognises the significant costs paid towards their acquisition.
The release stated that the initiative was led by Region 10’s Campaign Team Manager, Larry London and Member of Parliament (MP), Jermaine Figueira, both of whom commented that they recognised immediately that executing the project would not be difficult.
“When I first learnt about this request I went ahead immediately, as I recognised that this isn’t a project that cannot be done and I sought the intervention and assistance of a number of partners which included the RDC, GWI, the Private Sector and individuals who I approached with the view of coming together,” Figueira said.
Meanwhile, London promised that the presentation of the water tanks is just the beginning of what the community can expect, and declared that as he continues to visit and interact with the community, he would like to assure them of Government’s continued support and assistance.
It was reported that the Regional Chairman, Renis Morian, Figueira and the acting REO, reminded the residents that their agencies will be lending further assistance to the community, and urged John and the residents to communicate their concerns so help can continue.
Morian, in his address, expressed satisfaction at the fact that the community was given the opportunity to relay their needs, rather than politicians coming in and deciding for themselves.
“In the past, a few politicians would visit your community and decide for you what you wanted, fortunately that is something of the past as you the residents are now dictating and decoding what you want and not leaving it up to any politicians to decide. This is a proud moment for me as the RDC continues to find ways and means in supporting initiatives and projects being undertake within your community and for that I would like to congratulate your CDC and its Chairman, Ms. Orletta John, for having the community’s interest at heart,” Morian stated.
