Region 6 RDC receives $12.4M pickup, outboard engine for Orealla

The Local Government Ministry on Wednesday hander over an outboard engine and a new double-cab pickup vehicle to boost the capacity of Region Six (East Berbice/ Corentyne) to deliver on its mandate.
The vehicle is an $8M investment, while the 250 horsepower outboard engine costs $4.5M
At a simple ceremony at the RDC compound in New Amsterdam, Regional Chairman David Armogan noted that a boat had been purchased by the previous administration for the community of Orealla but it was never used and attempts are now being made to utilise the fiberglass boat.

The chairman noted that the cost to fix the outboard engine previously purchased was too high, and a decision was taken to make the new purchase.
In making the presentation, Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall said that in addition to providing training and technical support to the various local democratic organs in the Region, which includes the Regional Democratic Council, there is also a need to provide the tools necessary for work to be done.
“The pickup is also expected to enhance transportation within the Region, because we would like to…see the technical staff out more often, we would like to see the RDC Chairman, Vice-Chairman and REO [Regional Executive Officer], even though they are out often, going out more. So, it is part of building the capacity of our officers.”
He explained that capacity building would see more equipment being sent to the Region to provide support for the staff.
The outboard engine would also be utilised in other riverine communities if needed. (G4)