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Feb 03, 2017 Letters
Dear Editor,
In response to Mr Clayton Halley’s letter; ‘Which citizens did Minister Henry listen to?’ SN, February 1, and “Questions on the competence of Minister Henry, “ Kaieteur News, February 2, I wish to let him know that Mashramani planning is a collaborative process and contrary to his missive, there have been and continue to be public and stakeholder’s engagement and consultations on Mashramani plans and activities for 2017.
From my experience, thus far the decisions made for Mashramani are not made by Minister Nicolette Henry in isolation or unilaterally. In fact, that opinion is furthest from the reality on the ground. I have been privileged to be part of the continuous consultations/engagements that have resulted in continued adjustments to the standard Mashramani Calendar of events and plans. As the Public Relations Officer for the Department of Culture, I am categorical that it is a result of continuous engagements at the subject Minister’s level as well as the Mash Coordinator and others working so hard to make this happen, that there continue to be adjustments in the public’s interest.
Mondale Smith
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