Dear Editor,
Residents of Charity, Essequibo Coast, would be extremely grateful for your newspaper publishing our plight.
Our problem is that of continuous flooding — as soon as it rains — since our main drainage system is clogged up for many years now, and despite several reports to the authorities, no one seems to care.
Charity is a commercial and residential area, and we do suffer thousands of dollars in losses when our goods and stocks are destroyed. Flooded waters remain on the land for days, and cause us discomfort.
We are tax payers; where will we derive monies to pay our food, electricity and water bills, much less our rates and taxes?
We tried to contact the area representative, but he has not answered our call. The NDC seems unable to handle this matter. We have sent correspondence to the REO and the Regional Chairman; everyone seems lackadaisical, and no one seems to care for the ordinary people.
What amazes us is that we were duped with promises from Government.
Sincerely,
Charity resident
