Minister Manickchand meets with M&CC Sanitation Director on city cleanliness

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, this afternoon met with Director of Sanitation at the Mayor and City Council (M&CC), Walter Narine. Mayor Alfred Mentore is currently out of the jurisdiction.

The meeting was prompted by several complaints and visible evidence regarding the current state of un-cleanliness in the city. Discussions focused on identifying the challenges affecting waste management and sanitation and exploring practical measures to improve the situation.

Minister Manickchand emphasized the Government’s priority that communities become beautiful places of residence and dwelling and was clear that the capital city must reflect the country’s beauty, warmth and hospitality. In noting this, she said there is much room for improvement and little space for lengthy debates on the issue. “We know what the issues are. Let’s get about working towards solutions that involve all stakeholders.”

Both parties expressed a commitment to working together to develop sustainable solutions and to restore pride in the city’s appearance.