President’s Office “to bring essential Govt services directly to the people”

– Different region to be targeted for two days every month

President Dr Irfaan Ali launched the Office of the President (OP) Direct in New Amsterdam, Berbice, today with an aim of bringing essential Government services directly to citizens.

The Head of State, who delivered brief remarks at the opening ceremony of the operations at State House in New Amsterdam, Berbice, said that the initiative stems from his Government being people-centred and focused on the growth and development of all Guyanese. “Since we assumed office, we have been working in every community. We have been going to you and not waiting for you to come. The ministers and the Cabinet have been out in every community,” he said.

The President said that the initiative will see the Office of the President and other Government ministries and agencies working centrally in a different region two days per month. “The

President’s office will be situated here at State House in Region Six for the next two days, operating from here; so that we can be in touch with you, so that you can feel the highest office at your disposal, and have easy access to the highest office.”

President Ali said that the initiative will strengthen governance, improve its efficiency, and enhance the delivery of services to citizens. He said, “We believe strongly in serving the people. We are not a Government that is distant from the people or a Government that operates in a vacuum or in a locked compartment. That is not how we operate. We operate with you, taking your concerns and your realities into consideration.”

President Ali also explained that in addition to having essential ministries and agencies present, there will be established video and audio connections to every office in Georgetown so that