Region 5 officials challenged to think big for 2027 Budget

…used to take fresh look at region’s needs

Local Government and Regional Development Minister Priya Manickchand has challenged Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) officials to take a fresh look at the region’s needs and use the 2027 Budget process to identify bold investments capable of bringing meaningful improvements to communities and residents’ daily lives.

Manickchand, alongside Permanent Secretary Miguel Choo-Kang, met with the Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Five, Mary Samaroo, to discuss areas of consideration in the development of the regional budget and priorities ahead of the new year.
During the engagement, Manickchand urged the REO to look at her region with new eyes and to think critically about what can be changed, improved and introduced to make a meaningful difference in communities.
She, along with other officials, was urged to use the budget process as an opportunity to think boldly about the needs of residents and identify investments that can transform communities and improve the everyday lives of the people they serve.
The meeting served as the first of a series of engagements Manickchand will hold with REOs across all 10 Administrative Regions.