Berbice Mash – biggest ever showcasing ‘‘One Guyana’’

The traditional Berbice Mash and float parade took place on Sunday through the streets of New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) – traditionally referred to as ‘Berbice Mash – and brought the curtains down on countrywide Mashramani activities for 2025.
The float parade saw twelve government ministries participating, along with sections of the private sector.
Regional Executive Officer (REO) Navindra Persaud referred to the event as a success, noting that it showcased the ‘One Guyana’ which President Dr Irfaan Ali has been working hard to implement.
“Today we have twelve floats and each one of the ministries represented either by a Permanent Secretary or a Deputy Permanent Secretary, and in addition to them, we also had some senior members of staff. This shows the importance this government has shown to this activity through His Excellency, it is not a little gyration or the passing of floats, but the Ministries have put emphasis into this. They are following the guidance of His Excellency with the ‘One Guyana’ initiative,” the REO pointed out.
The ministries that participated in Berbice Mash were the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry and Department of Education, the Region Six Administration and the Office of the Prime Minister, among others.
A part from the floats, thousands gathered on the streets and joined in, behind the numerous bands provided by the private sector then ‘Mashed’ down the road. Activities continued after sundown.