The townships of Bartica, in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni); Lethem, in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and Mabaruma, in Region One (Barima-Waini) were each presented with a 4×4 pickup from the Government.
Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan standing alongside the town’s representatives
At a small handing over ceremony on Wednesday, Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan handed over the keys to the vehicles to council representatives of each of the towns.
Minister Bulkan noted that the donations seek to aid the respective region’s councils in the discharge of their responsibilities.
The Invitation for Bids for the vehicles was first published on May 7, 2017, and received six bidders. The two manual Toyota Hilux 4×4 pickups for Lethem and Mabaruma and one automatic drive for Bartica came at a cost in excess of $18 million.
In expression of her gratitude, Deputy Mayor of Mabaruma, Astrille Gamell, said the townships are very grateful for the donations, adding that it will be beneficial in the execution of their duties. Bartica Mayor Gifford Marshall and Lethem Councillor George Henry also expressed similar sentiments.
