All communities must be clean, safe & free from noise nuisance – Pres. Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has committed to ensuring that all communities across the country are clean, safe, and comfortable places to live, free from noise nuisance and other forms of pollution.

He made the commitment last week as he unveiled his government’s five-year social and economic development plan, noting, however, that individual responsibility is important to achieving these goals.

“Important to the future is building sustainable communities, communities that can withstand changing weather patterns, communities that are clean…in the next five years, we will continue to build the infrastructure for sustainable communities that are safe and clean, where the streets are well lit, where drains are not clogged or polluted and where noise nuisances are no more,” the Guyanese leader assured.

He also spoke about the government’s beautification plan, assuring that all communities will benefit.

“We’re taking deliberate steps toward the beautification of our environment, deliberate steps in creating safe family environments, deliberate steps in creating and improving recreational facilities, deliberate steps in enhancing community life and importantly, we’re taking deliberate steps in building out the drainage plan for every single region,” the President said.

Already, the government has conducted consultations with citizens on the Georgetown Drainage Improvement Project, seeks to enhance the city’s flood resilience through the expansion and modernisation of its aged drainage infrastructure.

President Ali said this initiative will be replicated countrywide. In fact, he said officials have a detailed map of all drainage facilities, including existing pump stations and locations for the establishment of new ones.

He assured that throughout the years, government initiatives will continue to support waste management programmes, provide resources for national and community cleanup drives and encourage environmentally friendly practices. However, he stressed that lasting change depends on the participation of every citizen.

“We must cherish and care for the very environment that sustains us. The beauty and cleanliness of our surroundings are reflections of our civic pride and personal values. Reducing littering, maintaining pristine public spaces and preserving the natural landscapes of our towns, villages and city are responsibilities that fall to each of us,” President Ali expressed.

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