Nationwide clean-up exercise planned for November 12

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has planned a nationwide clean-up exercise for November 12, beginning at 6 am. The ministry is inviting interested Guyanese to positively contribute to the beautification of their environment, surroundings and neighbourhoods.

According to the release, the nationwide clean-up exercise is being organised by a National Enhancement Committee. The Ministry of Local Government, which holds responsibility for the 10 regions, will coordinate the cleanup activity through the Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs), the Municipalities, the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and the Community Development Councils (CDCs) with assistance from the private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the joint services along with national and non-national volunteers.