Latest update December 23rd, 2024 3:40 AM
New fishing complex commissioned at D’Edward
Yesterday Head of State, Donald Ramotar, joined with the fisher folk of D’Edward/Rosignol Village in West Coast Berbice, Region Five, for the commissioning of a new fishermen’s complex in that community.
President Donald Ramotar, speaking at the commissioning of the new Rosignol Fishing Complex
Just a stone’s throw away from the facility, the president also commissioned the D’Edward Village volley ball court.
Further, residents of two areas, which were once squatter settlements in Blairmont and D’Edward Villages, were proud recipients today of title for the lands they occupy.
Noting his pleasure in being a part of the three-fold ceremony, President Ramotar stated that the fishing complex will certainly lift the quality of work and life of the fishermen, as he made another commitment to aid them in their trade.
“We will find the money to build the shed here, so that you can have better facilities to carry on your work. This is our way of showing our appreciation to fishermen, and the essential work that they do in providing for us.”
He added that even as the country’s economy continues to grow there would be more trickle down benefits for all citizens.
“It is the management of the economy that has us as a middle income developing country, and with that, we can expect standards to rise, (as) when we were living in poverty, it was reflective in the squatting, now that we have gone up the ladder, the demand for quality is more.”
Acknowledging that the demands for a better quality of life should be more, the president stated that his administration, over the years, has been meeting some of these demands, with new and improved infrastructure.
“We see the improvement in the attitude of people, as they are calling for more quality, and what we are having here today, is recognising that we are moving to this quality of life that we want for our people to carry out their work, and carry out their living.”
Speaking of plans for the fishing industry, the president said it is his hope that as the economy continues to grow, the fishing industry can move into processing fish for export, which in turn would add value to product, generate more revenue and provide jobs.
Also delivering remarks at the event was Agriculture Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who said the event was a special one, as people’s lives were being advanced.
“Three different areas of progress under the PPP/C Government and Guyanese, ultimately what we are doing here today is bringing to our people a vision of a different Guyana. “
Speaking to the land titles, which were distributed, Minister Ramsammy pointed out that gone are the days when citizens were forced to live in shacks, as now dignity and pride have been restored to thousands of Guyanese under the national housing initiative.
Stating the significance of the fishing industry, the minister said while it continues to face many challenges, the government is putting systems in place to aid the industry.
With climate change and piracy being two of the biggest setbacks, the minister said thus far the Global Positioning Systems (GPS) have been working well.
He further urged fisher folk to comply with the stipulated regulations when plying their trade. The minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the development of youths in the area, as he noted that the volleyball court is a clear indication of their commitment.
He added that the government would continue to assist D’Edward Village and other surrounding villages with their youth and sport initiatives.
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