New local gov’t ministers meet Mayor

From left to right are Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall; Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine; Minister within the Ministry, Anand Persaud and Deputy Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore. (DPI photo)    

The Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Nigel Dharamlall and Minister within the Ministry Anand Persaud yesterday met with Mayor Ubraj Narine during a courtesy visit to City Hall.

Mayor Narine subsequently disclosed to a statutory city council meeting that numerous matters were addressed with the ministers, including the municipality’s subvention, the construction of an administration building, the need for assistance to renovate City Hall, the collection of outstanding rates and taxes, and policies and bylaws.