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Dear Editor,
The Government has kept its word to the farmers and people by giving us a fresh opportunity to restart our village economies and livelihoods that were drastically affected by the floods over the last three months.
Two months ago, I was in despair because all of the cash crops I had worked so hard on had been swept away by the constant rains and subsequent floods. My brothers who farmed the lands faced a similar ordeal. Then suddenly I read that farmers all across Guyana were affected, and were looking all around for some assistance.
I paid attention to the TV, and just as I was watching the news, I caught President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s announcement. I was overjoyed. I called my brothers to tell them what the President said: we were going to be helped to get restarted with money.
At first nobody wanted to believe me, but I said I have confidence in the President and Government. Even the shop owner in my area said the PPP was only promising, and they were not delivering.
I said to myself, “I hope the President means what he says, and does not listen to Opposition politicians, because if they only know what we go through in the sun and at night tending to our farms, they would never talk like that”.
Today, we are all extremely overjoyed for the support received in Region 6. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the Government, for looking out for the “small man” and seeing their plight. This is what I voted for; a Government that cares and sticks to its words and promises. Now I am no longer in despair. I am open to making new investments in the agriculture industry, which my family depend on to survive.
Farmers from Auchlyne, Yakusari, Johanna, and Mibicuri must give a special shout-out to the Government, because the timing of this cash grant relief is excellent.
Yours truly,
Baldeo Mathura