Family of missing Region 5 fisherman receives new home

The family of missing fisherman Daniel Inchanally on Sunday were presented with a newly constructed home by the Rosignol–Zeelust cluster of the People’s Progressive Party.
For Rebecca Inchanally and her two children, the home offers a measure of stability and hope.
Daniel Inchanally, a fisherman from the Cotton Tree community in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), went missing at sea earlier this year and was never recovered. His disappearance left his wife and two young children facing deep uncertainty, both emotionally and financially.
Speaking during the simple but emotional handover ceremony, Rebecca Inchanally said life since her husband went to sea and failed to return has been difficult, but she remains determined to push forward for the sake of her children.
“It was a little hard, but we’re getting through it,” she said quietly. “This house means a lot. It’s where we are now. Step by step, foot to foot, we will move forward.”

Rebecca explained that the new home provides something her family did not previously have: security and space. With two bedrooms, her children are now able to have their own room, a change she described as meaningful for their comfort and well-being.
She admitted she never expected such support. “No, I didn’t think this would have happened,” she said. “But it has happened now, and I’m happy.”
Rebecca confirmed that she is currently working, with additional support from her mother, as she continues to care for her children eight months after her husband’s disappearance. Despite the passing of time and the lack of closure, she said she has not abandoned hope.
“They were never able to find him, but I didn’t give up hope,” she said softly.
Former Regional Vice Chairman of Region Five and a leading member of the Rosignol–Zeelust PPP Cluster, Rian Pieters, said the decision to build the home was rooted in compassion and responsibility.

He recalled that two fishermen from the Cotton Tree area went missing earlier this year, including Daniel Inchanally. While the cluster reached out to the families of both men, it became clear that Inchanally’s wife and children were in particularly vulnerable circumstances.
“There was a lot of uncertainty that surrounded the continued existence of this family. After our engagement, we believed as a cluster that we had to intervene,” Pieters said.
He explained that a relative of the wife made the plot of land available, after which the cluster committed to constructing a suitable home where none previously existed.
“Our decision was one that was grounded in us being human and wanting to ensure that the survivors, especially the children have a safe place to call home,” he said.
The house was built through a combination of donated materials, volunteer labour, and support from businesspersons within the community. Pieters noted that skilled members of the cluster volunteered their time, working mainly on weekends, while the cluster sourced materials and assisted with furnishings.
“I myself participated in digging the foundation and doing as much as I could,” he said.
Beyond the house, Pieters said the cluster remains committed to supporting the family, particularly in ensuring that the children remain in school and continue to have access to basic necessities.
Sunday’s handover was attended by community members and PPP supporters, who described the initiative as an example of grassroots solidarity and care, especially for families affected by tragedy.
For Rebecca Inchanally and her children, the keys to their new home symbolised not only shelter, but reassurance that they have not been forgotten.