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Passport office and the Berbice Bridge
Dear Editor,
Berbicians are bitterly complaining about the long journey to Georgetown to the passport and motor vehicle offices. They complain that it takes two trips to the capital city to get these matters sorted.
Further, they alleged that unless one is not willing to bribe, the process can’t be expedited quickly and that they are intimidated not to do so.
They claim that these offices in New Amsterdam were closed as a measure to raise revenue for the Berbice Bridge.
The motor vehicle and passport offices are all in Georgetown, the capital, and people coming from Essequibo and Berbice spend over four hours to get to the city. Berbicians have no choices but to patronize the Berbice Bridge which is good for the company.
Many are willing to pay an additional fee to get these documents on the same day since they live far from the capital, would come with their families. It is a time consuming and expensive exercise.
Such services exist in many countries across the world. And for those who claim that the pubic must wait more than a day to get these documents processed, they should investigate why those who are willing to offer a bribe can get their documents the said day.
Ray Chickrie
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