Push to improve local governance in Region 6 gains momentum

…RDC, NDCs join forces to address community priorities

Efforts to strengthen local governance in Region Six (East Berbice–Corentyne) are gaining momentum, with a series of engagements between the Regional Administration and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) aimed at improving coordination, addressing community concerns and ensuring that development priorities reflect the needs of residents.

Regional Executive Officer Narindra Persaud has, in recent days, met with residents and councillors in several communities, including Number 19, Ordnance/Fortlands, and Canefield/Enterprise, as part of ongoing consultations at the local level. The engagements, as outlined in posts from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC), focused on strengthening collaboration between the regional administration and NDCs while identifying key issues affecting communities.
The consultations are part of efforts to improve service delivery and ensure that resources are directed to priority areas, with emphasis placed on closer coordination between residents, local councils, and the Regional Office. Discussions centred on community concerns, development priorities, and the need for more responsive governance at the village level.