`Gov’t comes to you’ Berbice initiative sees poor turnout

PPP/C protesters at yesterday’s Berbice outreach by the government

The APNU+AFC’s “Government comes to you” Berbice outreach, held on the lawns of the University of Guyana’s Tain Campus yesterday, saw a poor turnout, and was rivaled by protest action by over 200 People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) supporters.

Throughout the day yesterday, Berbicians trickled into the event, some just taking a look around before leaving.

However, most of the persons who did attend, explained that the process was a smooth one, which left them with a bit of hope that their issues would be dealt with.

The majority of attendees were hoping to raise issues with the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), while others used the opportunity to sign up for the allocation of house lots.