Chief Citizen, His Worship Pt Ubraj Narine regrets to inform the citizens of Georgetown of the passing of Chief Constable Peter Livingstone.
Chief Constable Livingstone served the Council with distinction and executed his duties with diligence and commitment.
I am deeply saddened by his passing and extend comfort to his family at this time. Details on his funeral arrangements will be communicated as available.
“Head of the Solid Waste Department at the Mayor and City Council (M&CC), Walter Narine explained that the use of plastic has a very dire effect on the work of the council. According to Narine, plastic makes up about 6.7 percent of the garbage that is collected from the drains, canals and road corners of the city every day.”
His Worship Pt Ubraj Narine along with Assistant City Engineer Kabila Hollingsworth are on the ground monitoring the kokers and sluices in the municipality.
His Worship indicated that he was satisfied with the efforts to remove water which has accumulated during the recent rains. He noted that the Council, as well as NDIA and the Ministry of Agriculture, have cleared and cleaned a number of main canals in anticipation of the rainy season to reduce flooding in the city.
Mayor Narine stated that maintaining the drainage of the city requires collaboration between agencies rather than conflict. He noted that the city is critical and continues to play a pivotal role in Guyana’s transformation.
The Mayor thanked the attendants and engineers and called for a multi-stakeholder initiative between the Municipality and Government to enhance the relationship as well as chart a course for the modernization of the drainage system in Georgetown. A number of koker channels have become clogged up over years of non-operation and can assist in the efforts to alleviate flooding in the city.
Citizens are encouraged to do their part in keeping the city clean. Report any suspicious activity to the City Constabulary or the nearest police station.
The Municipal authority celebrated the work of its administrative professionals today.
Mayor Ubraj Narine thanked the staff for their diligent service to the citizens of Georgetown and encouraged them to continue the work of ensuring the city functions effectively.
Chief Councillor Oscar Clark commented that administrative staff are critical to the Council as they execute their duties. He underscored that their work reflects on all aspects of the municipality, the Council and its administration.
Town Clerk (ag) Candace Nelson expressed her appreciation for the staff’s work and encouraged them to continue to serve diligently the citizens of the city.
Councillor Dexter Forde was also present at the activity and assisted in the recognition ceremony.
His Worship Pt Ubraj Narine donated stretchers to the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Defence Force, Guyana Fire Service and the Red Cross.
The stretchers were received from the US Embassy Humanitarian Assistance program following representation by the Mayor of Georgetown.
His Worship continues to focus on collaborating with agencies locally and internationally to provide assistance to citizens. A number of stretchers have already been distributed to the health centres of the Municipality.
Town Clerk (ag) Candace Nelson yesterday visited ongoing works at the Municipal Abattoir. The Town Clerk was appraised of the ongoing work on the floor of the facility by Assistance City Engineer Kabila Hollingsworth.
The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown approved the Fixed Asset Management Policy at its statutory meeting.
This policy which is the first of its kind seeks to codify the management of all assets of the Council including the maintenance of its register which must reflect acquisitions and deletions.
These assets were highlighted in the Burrows report (2008) needed for a fixed asset register given the large number of items owned by the Council which are spread over the geographic area that comes under the supervision and responsibility of the Council.
The policy identifies the City Treasurer and the role of marking items of the Council as well as procedures for updating the register.
His Worship Pt Ubraj Narine noted that the current Council inherited a number of matters which were not adequately addressed in the past but continues in its efforts to provide accountability to citizens despite limited resources. He expressed satisfaction with the policy.
His Worship Pt Ubraj Narine this morning visited the ongoing works at the abattoir.
The City Engineer’s department is currently recasting the floor. The Council continues in its efforts to provide a facility that is safe and efficient. When operational it is expected to maintain the quality of meat supplied to the citizens. Assistant City Engineer Kabila Hollingsworth guided the Mayor through the ongoing work.
His Worship expressed satisfaction with the work being done but was disappointed that these critical needs of the city are hampered by the lack of financial resources. He encouraged taxpayers to pay their taxes as they contribute to the development of the city.
