We must all come together and see ourselves as one people – Minister Croal tells Reg 1 residents
Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal ushered in the Christmas season with Region One residents on Saturday evening at the third annual Christmas Tree Light-up and Carolling Competition.
A group performs at the competition
The event was hosted by the Regional Democratic Council’s Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley with Vice Chairperson Annansha Peters and Regional Executive Officer Teka Bissessar all in attendance.
Minister Croal reminded residents gathered that the Christmas season is one that aims at bringing people together and fostering unity. As such, he told them that it is important to put aside differences and come together as One Guyana.
“We must all come together and see ourselves as one people,” the Minister stated.
He also spoke of a number of Government interventions over the past two years in the education, health, infrastructure and transportation sectors, as well as improved access to employment.
Minister Croal and Region One Chairman Brentnol Ashley distributing gifts to the children
As such, he assured residents that in 2023, the Government will continue to pump more resources into the region to further enhance their quality of life.
“Here in this region we can already see the transformation that has taken place but as we look forward to 2023 with vigour, we also look forward to much more interventions and improvements for our people.”
Minister Croal and other officials also presented special prizes to the regional departments participating in the seasonal competitions. Moruca and Martakai participated in the competition for the first time.
This year’s winners of the Group Carolling Competition were members of the Health Department in first place followed by members of the administration department in second place and a team from the education department copped the third prize.
Meanwhile, the RDC secretariat gained the first prize in the Solo Carolling Competition and the Moruca Orchestra and Education Department earned second and third place, respectively. The RDC secretariat also copped first place for the Best Decorated Christmas Building, over the health department and education department at second and third place, respectively.
Following the ceremonial lighting of the tree, toys were also distributed to the children.
