Region 3 hosts National Day of Villages 2018

Communities Minister, Ronald Bulkan has stated that the Government is committed to stimulating and reviving the village economy. While he did not state how this will be done, the minister, delivering the feature address at the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara’s National Day of Villages 2018, said that the administration has embraced a different approach to governance and to development.
The event was hosted today at Hydronie Playpark, East Bank Essequibo and was attended by Minister Bulkan and Legal Adviser to the Minister of State, Geeta Chandan-Edmond, members of the Regional Administration, students and residents of Region Three.
National Day of Villages was hosted under the theme “Working in Harmony, Building Better Relationships for a Brighter Future”.
In his feature address, Minister Bulkan told the gathering that the event provides an opportunity for recommitment to development at the community level and ultimately the national level.
Minister Bulkan is quoted by the Deaprtment of Public Information as saying that the Government believes in “people’s empowerment and development from the bottom up, at the level of our villages”. He added that the developmental rate of Guyana is dependent on the rate at which the municipalities and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) progress.
Delivering remarks on behalf of the Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, Geeta Chandan-Edmond told residents that it is important to utilise every opportunity to foster social cohesion. She reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to supporting events of this nature.
Chandan-Edmond quoted President David Granger stating “diversity is an asset, it does not necessarily translate into inclusivity.”
She further stated that better relations should be fostered at the community level.
“We want better relations among our villages among our races and ethnic communities we want great trust in cooperation we want in other words social cohesion in all parts of our society.”
Patrons were treated to cultural performances which showcased the talents of the region’s youths.