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Local government poll set for March 13
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–– President Ali urges every stakeholder to get ready, participate in this democratic process
–– says PPP/C will spare no effort in putting together a team that is reflective of ‘One Guyana’ agenda
MINISTER of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall, acting on the advice of President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, has appointed March 13, 2023, as the date for Guyana’s next Local Government Elections (LGE).
In light of this, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, in a virtual message on Thursday evening, said: “March 13 is an important date… I call on all Guyanese to work in renewing efforts to building the local governance system, building and strengthening our communities, especially our
townships. For long, we have seen what mismanagement could do in townships, in some areas. “This is a time for us to come together, work together, strengthen our governance system and build a system that delivers to our people.” The local government system, Dr. Ali said,
is an essential part of the country’s governance framework, and the government had promised to spare no time in calling elections once the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is ready.
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President Ali: Let the light of Diwali bring us together
(Office of the President photo)
PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali, ushered in the Festival of Lights, Diwali, with a cultural event on Main Street, on Thursday night. The event was attended by First Lady Arya Ali, government officials and members of the diplomatic community, as well as the public. President Ali, in a brief speech, said that it is important for persons to come together as a community, and the hosting of this public celebration serves as a platform to accomplish this. During this auspicious period, it is also the President’s hope that the “light” will contribute to improvement of the lives of persons in communities and eradicate many ills of the world, such as the issues of world hunger and poverty. The event featured many cultural performances such as classical dances and singing of bhajans. Persons were also given ‘seven curry’ at the end of the event.
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