Latest update April 1st, 2025 5:37 PM
Jul 23, 2024 News
Kaieteur News – A 70-year-old woman, Sandra Hendricks received a brand-new house on Sunday through the government’s Men on a Mission (MoM) initiative.
The woman had acquired a plot of land at Farm, East Bank Demerara some seven years ago, but had doubts that a building would ever be erected there, especially since she has gotten older. “I called the Office of the President and as soon as I called a young woman answered. Then I was at home one day and these men came and said that they were from MoM. From that process, they came back again, and we are here at this house today,” an elated Hendricks told the media.
She lives with her family members in Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara. And, according to her, the living condition there is not good for her age. The woman said she already started packing her belongings, as she is excited to move into the new house. “I feel wonderful, I am blessed. And I thank President Dr. Irfaan Ali for the MoM initiative because I could never see this happening on my own. This is a wonderful initiative that the president is doing,” the elderly woman expressed.
Meanwhile, Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Public Affairs, Kwame McCoy, spear-headed the handing over exercise. He emphasised the government’s responsibility to better the livelihoods of all citizens, especially those that are vulnerable. “We have been delivering and we have been meeting the needs of people, fulfilling aspirations, and bringing joy to faces, and families and that is how it ought to be,” the minister stressed. The MoM initiative is a brainchild of President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. Since its launch, it has brought tremendous benefits to scores of residents. The undertaking also serves as a mentorship programme for youths across the country. Fire Chief (ag), Gregory Wickham, and MoM’s Executive Committee members were also present during the handing over ceremony. (DPI)
Apr 01, 2025
By Samuel Whyte In preparation for the upcoming U19 inter County cricket Competition the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) will today commence their inter club U19 cricket competition. The competition will...Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- I once thought Freedom of Information meant you could, well, access information freely.... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News- Recent media stories have suggested that King Charles III could “invite” the United... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]