Arima Mayor pays courtesy call on Chief Citizen

City Mayor Alfred Mentore (right) presenting a gift to visiting mayor from Arima, Balliram Maharaj
City Mayor Alfred Mentore (right) presenting a gift to visiting mayor from Arima, Balliram Maharaj

Mayor of Arima in Trinidad and Tobago, Balliram Maharaj, yesterday paid a courtesy call on Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore.

During their meeting, the two discussed potential collaborations involving culture, sports, and general cooperation.

Maharaj, whose background is in agriculture and business, emphasised the importance of collaboration. He expressed his commitment to strengthening ties with Georgetown’s mayor for mutually beneficial ventures benefiting both Arima and Georgetown. Mentore symbolised their partnership and budding friendship by presenting a gift to his Trinidadian counterpart.

Maharaj expressed excitement at the rapid growth of Guyana, comparing parts of it to New York. He also praised the progress made by the Guyanese government and commended the hospitality he enjoyed during his visit.