Vision Guyana

For Immediate Release

VG Newswire: 2 Jul 2010

Vision Guyana to Financially Support Mahdia Residents – “Condemns the lack of a Fire Brigade even though it has been requested for many years”

Vision Guyana (VG) is saddened by the loss of property of the residents of Mahdia due to the fire on Jul 1.

We are more disappointed that the Government has rushed to this village promising money for damages when in the past, they were asked many times by the residents to provide a Fire Brigade to the area.

In addition, the government failed to ensure that the water from the nearby creek was flowing adequately into the area free of obstruction.  As a result, residents have been suffering for running water for months. Had these two infrastructural services been in place, the fire damage would have been minimal.

Chairman of Vision Guyana Peter Ramsaroop said “Once again, the lack of government attention to key areas in our nation has made our citizens have to suffer the consequences. A mere $10,000 check will not bring back the losses they have incurred. Had the government put preventative measures in place by using the money they now offer toward the purchase of fire engines in addition to ensuring a constant flow of water in this area, this massive loss would have been avoided.” Read more »