Deputy Permanent Secretary (Administration) of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Dr Joshua Kanhai on Friday led the official handing-over ceremony of two brand new trucks to the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown.
The vehicles are expected to significantly strengthen the city’s capacity to manage solid waste and enhance the overall delivery of municipal services.
The simple yet significant ceremony was held at the Solid Waste Management Compound and saw the attendance of His Worship, the Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore, along with Councillors Leon Saul, Clayton Hinds, and Kesha Sertima. Also present were Acting Town Clerk, Candace Nelson; Deputy Town Clerk, Carlyn Joseph; City Engineer Colvern Venture, and Director of Solid Waste Management Walter Narine. The new trucks form part of the Ministry’s continued efforts to support municipalities in building their operational capacity and ensuring the efficient delivery of essential public services. In brief remarks, Dr Kanhai underscored the importance of strong collaboration between central Government and local authorities in achieving sustainable urban development and maintaining a clean, healthy capital city. Mayor Mentore, in expressing appreciation to the Ministry, noted that the addition of these trucks will greatly assist in addressing some of the city’s longstanding waste management challenges, while improving the overall environment for residents and visitors alike.
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