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Government intervenes to address rice price increase
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2007.
Arrangements are being put in place through the Ministry of Agriculture with the support of millers to set up at least two depots in Georgetown for rice to be made available on the local market at affordable prices.
This is in keeping with Government’s continued quest to help consumers deal with the price increase for this commodity on the local market, particularly since there is an adequate supply.
This intervention was discussed today by Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud and millers at the Ministry’s Boardroom, Vlissengen Road and Regent Street. General Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) Jagnarine Singh and General Secretary of the Rice Producers Association (RPA) Dharamkumar Seeraj were present at the meeting.
The initiative will be co-ordinated by GRDB and the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) and will require millers to make rice available in agreed quantities for local consumption. The commodity will be retailed at the Agriculture Ministry’s Brickdam Compound and at GRDB’s Head Office, Kingston. It is expected that this arrangement will commence on Monday, January 28.
This intervention, Minister Persaud said, is aimed at demonstrating to consumers that there is an adequate supply of rice and to address any interference which may exist along the process from field to market. The initiative will be implemented initially in Georgetown, but there are plans to expand it to Berbice, Essequibo and Linden.
Minister Persaud meets rice millers and exporters
He added that this will be done to help consumers while at the same time ensuring that millers and exporters meet their export demand. The Ministry will be working with the companies in this regard.
Minister Persaud noted that millers’ support was sought to undertake the activity since they have an obligation to supply the needs of the local market. Millers expressed their willingness to co-operate and sought clarification on the arrangements to facilitate the process and the quantities to be made available by each miller.
It is expected that approximately 8, 000 to 9, 000 tonnes of rice will be available on the local market within the next month. The average local monthly consumption is about 4, 500 to 5, 000 tonnes.
Additionally, the projected target for the first crop of this year is 129, 000 tonnes which is expected to be available by February/March/April. This will further boost the supply level, Minister Persaud said.
Over recent months, there has been an increased global demand for rice and importers of Guyana’s rice have been increasing their supplies while new market opportunities have been indicated.
Government has assisted farmers to increase production and has intervened to help them deal with the high cost of input. The reduction of the C-Tax/Excise Tax on fuel on a regular basis and exemption of the Value Added Tax (VAT) from fertilizers, pesticides, harrows, ploughs, and other machinery and spare parts used in rice cultivation have been significant interventions.
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Re-establishment of groynes being considered to strengthen sea defence
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
Focus continues to be placed on sea defence improvement to protect the coastland from the threat of climate change which has resulted in sea level rise. One of the measures under consideration is the reestablishment of groynes.
Government’s expenditure on sea defence strengthening over the past decade has totalled more than $15B which has addressed approximately 40 kilometres of structures that were previously considered very crucial.
Minister of Transport and Hydraulics Robeson Benn said groynes are intended to reduce the speed of downstream drifts and result in greater accumulation of sediments.
Groynes are designed to slow down longshore drift and build up beaches which are the best form of natural defence that efficiently absorb the energy of the waves. They are usually made of tropical hardwoods which are more resistant to marine borers and erosion. A few are made of concrete, steel or in more recent times large rocks. They are built at right angles to the shore and placed about 50-100 metres apart. Groynes may have a life of 15-20 years but often have to be replaced rather than repaired.
Other measures being discussed are re-growth and stabilization of mangroves which are the first line of sea defence and establishment of ports at project sites along the coast. This, apart from maximizing resources, will help to protect the country’s infrastructure by reducing the impact of the heavy material when transported along the roadways and bridges.
In addition, efforts are being made to incorporate the Sea Defence Unit into the Work Services Groups (WSG) to ensure maximum utilisation of available resources particularly as it relates to engineering input and innovations.
Minister Benn also indicated that there is need to look at further support to the Force Accounts that carry out small emergency works with regard to upgrading gear, comfort and capacity.
Reference was made to the high costs associated with sea defence construction in Guyana which varies from US$600 to US$2, 200 per metre. With local resources and assistance from organisations such as the European Commission and the Caribbean Development Bank, major sea defence improvements have been done in various areas across the country.
During last year, approximately $650M was spent to carry out more upgrading in all sea defence districts – Regions Two, Three, Four, Five and Six. Some of the areas targeted were Devonshire Castle, Maria’s Lodge, Wakenaam and Leguan Islands, Ruimzeight, Crane, Ogle, Belladrum and Skeldon.
A 1990 report indicated that there were approximately 40 kilometres of critical sea defences that needed urgent upgrading. The investment made since then has addressed more than 30 kilometres of the areas identified and has impacted positively since there is less failure of structures. Several years ago, there were about 42 failures in one year.
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Gov’t to take full action against road, sea defence reserves abusers
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
Persons who are continuing to abuse road, river and sea defence reserves will soon have to desist from this practice or face the full force of the law.
Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS) and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon said today that Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Robeson Benn was given the green light by Cabinet to aggressively implement the law in this regard and to prosecute and /or persecute law breakers, especially some of whom are presumptuous.
The Cabinet Secretary was speaking at his weekly post-Cabinet media briefing where he was updating the media on the decisions made by Cabinet at its January 22 meeting.
“Cabinet discussed at great lengths the visible abuses of the road, river, and sea defence reserves. The context really was the disregard for the law and its inconsistent enforcement. The focus was on the reserves of declared public roads and those under the jurisdiction of local democratic organs,” the HPS said.
Dr. Luncheon related that the abuses referred to extend to squatting, illegal structures, dumping of waste, littering and unlicensed activities.
He noted that Cabinet reflected on the gains associated with the hosting of Cricket World Cup and preparations in the specific areas of environmental cleanliness and on this note decided to recreate and re-emphasise environmental cleanliness as an overarching objective. It also decided to aggressively apply the law across all jurisdictions resorting to the tools in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local Government and public work sectoral legislation and target Local Democratic organs for non enforcement.
He said during these processes there would be a continuous review at the level of Cabinet
“The EPA has also weighed in with their creation of the anti-littering unit tasked with working with stakeholders to enforce the law particularly as it relates to those who litter and those responsible for hosting functions that result in litter,” the HPS reiterated.
In terms of the local democratic organs, such as Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs), the Cabinet Secretary said that those that continue to lapse in carrying out their functions in their respective areas as it relates to abuse of the reserves, Government will consider taking action against the organs in a financial manner.
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PRSP consultations to continue in Regions Five, Six this week
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
Consultations on the second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) which commenced last week in Region Four (Demerara/Mahaica) will be continuing this week in Regions Five (Mahaica/Berbice) and Six (East Berbice/Corentyne) .
This is according to Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr. Roger Luncheon who was addressing the media today at his weekly post-Cabinet media briefing at the Office of the President.
Dr. Luncheon pointed out that Cabinet was advised that participants were generally vocal in their review of the results of the implementation of the first Poverty Reduction Strategy (2002-2006).
He noted that there was widespread recognition of the tremendous improvement in basic needs areas such as health, education, housing and water and utilities at the macro-level.
“That support was however, associated with strident calls from participants for greater Government effectiveness at the grassroot level. The appreciation of the improvement in basic needs must be contrasted with the results of the Poverty survey done in 2006 which was based on another variable, consumption patterns,” the HPS explained.
He underscored that Cabinet has distanced itself from any account of poverty that excluded reference to that dimension and was unhappy about the publicity that was being given to just one side of the poverty analysis- consumption.
“The 2008-2012 draft programme has been the subject of discussions among Cabinet members and note was taken of the Government’s continued focus in the 2008-2012 Paper on promoting economic growth, improving the delivery of social goods and services and improving Governance,” the Cabinet Secretary said.
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Passengers’ comfort, safety must be enhanced
-Transport Minister reiterated
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008.
Minister of Transport and Hydraulics Robeson Benn has reiterated that there is need to enhance passengers’ safety and comfort particularly with regard to river transport being provided by the commercial speed boat service.
The Minister today met speed boat operators of the Georgetown/Vreed-en-Hoop, Parika/Bartica and Parika/Supenaam crossings at the Ministry of Public Works and Communications, Kingston, Georgetown, to discuss the issue. Officials of the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) were present at the meeting.
The main subject discussed was the introduction of the prototype boat which was designed by the Ministry and is being promoted among the commercial speed boat operations. It is expected that they will adapt various features of the vessel.
The vessel was designed as part of efforts by the Ministry to upgrade the speed boat services with emphasis on passengers’ comfort and safety since it will ensure that persons using the services are not affected by the climatic conditions.
A committee was established with MARAD personnel and representatives from each crossing to discuss the adaptation mechanisms and further discussions on the process are likely to continue over the next few months
During the meeting today, operators expressed concerns about the costs associated with incorporating the prototype boat features. However, they were told that this is not a major issue since there are modern and costly vessels being promoted on the markets from North America.
Minister Benn explained that it is not expected that all the features would be adapted, but at least those that are appropriate for the vessels plying the particular routes. This, he added will boost the speed boat operations since more persons will want to use the services.
He also highlighted the importance to make the speed boat services more competitive since there will be a major boost to ferry services at the Parika/Bartica and Parika/Adventure crossing with completion of the Berbice River Bridge.
Vessels and other resources will be re-located from the Rosignol/New Amsterdam crossing to these areas. There will be a back-up ferry service in place at the Rosignol/New Amsterdam crossing initially, but major focus will be placed on enhancing existing operation at other locations and introducing it to areas that have not enjoyed such facility in recent years.
Considerations are being given to the re-introduction of ferry services to the Upper Berbice River as part of efforts to boost agricultural production in areas such as De Velde, Kimbia and Ebini.
Discussions will be held with the Ministry of Agriculture on the possibility of transforming transport facilities at Rosignol and New Amsterdam into packaging centres in the long-term.
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Cabinet endorses education reform measures piloted by Minister Baksh
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
During Cabinet’s meeting on January 22, three measures for education reform were piloted by Minister of Education Shaik Baksh and the measures have been endorsed by Cabinet while it recognised the considerable additional funding that would be required for their implementation.
This is according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS) and Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon who made the disclosure today during his weekly post-Cabinet media briefing at the Office of the President.
The HPS pointed out that the context of the issues discussed was the sector strategy discussion flowing from the recommendations that were adopted subsequent to the 2007 Cabinet Retreat as well as feed-back from ongoing public consultations.
“The first measure dealt with technical -vocational education and laid the ground work for the administration’s refocusing on technical-vocational education at the secondary school level,” Dr. Luncheon explained.
He said during the Minister’s presentation to Cabinet, national skills levels were recognised and regional certification was endorsed as an overarching feature while resources were identified for the phases to be implemented in pilot schools in most of the administrative regions.
“Noting the public concerns and their output from the same ongoing consultations, and again from the 2007 Cabinet retreat, Minister Baksh unveiled details of a nationwide campaign on literacy and its many elements. The nationwide process that he unveiled, included recruitment of staff, and specific components addressing distance learning, enhancing library access and remedial work,” Dr. Luncheon said.
He added that monitoring, evaluation and measurement mechanisms also formed part of the nationwide programme to address literacy.
“Those proposals were strongly supported by Cabinet,” he emphasised, adding that to competently address Cabinet’s retreat focus on increasing Government effectiveness, the Minister’s third measure was modifying the professional management structure in the Ministry of Education.
“It included the creation of two highly focused units, the monitoring, evaluation and research development unit, which absorbed the old school inspectorate and the policy implementation monitoring unit that look at the strategic targets set,” Dr. Luncheon stated.
He noted too that there was also strong focus on decentralisation which included resourcing and empowering regional administrative bodies, consistent attention at the central Ministry’s level on compliance, and resourcing for the necessary works to be carried out.
“ In all three measures the Minister pledged to continue consultations to come out and review implementation and provide reports to Cabinet,” the HPS concluded.
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Dr. Luncheon reports on GDF Conference
-says patent overreaction by media association noted
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS) and Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon explained today that a novel approach was unveiled when Commander-in-Chief, President Bharrat Jagdeo addressed the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Officers’ Conference last Thursday.
The HPS outlined briefly what occurred during the conference and referred to the issue surrounding the media not being able to cover the address of President Bharrat Jagdeo and only being allowed a photo opportunity.
“Earlier thought out and approved, the model saw the Commander-in-Chief and the Chief-of-Staff’s presentations being the subject of the Officers’ group discussions. Subsequent to which a plenary session shared reports and recommendations with the Commander-in-Chief,” he related.
Dr. Luncheon said the model promoted a focus on current issues and the conference addressed several matters including the Joint Services support in public administration and internal security, commercialisation in the public sector by the military, heightening of the Joint Services concept and its operationalisation, the image and the conduct of the military and the military as a career.
He pointed out that the meeting ended on a positive note with commitments to action and acceptable recommendations arising from the plenary.
“The Defence Board noted however, the snafu surrounding the level of media access to the conference. The patent over-reaction of the Association (the Guyana Press Association),” was noted.
He added however, that attempts to diffuse the situation have been deemed appropriate and should contribute to better relations between the media and the Administration.
Asked about the reason for the media not being allowed full coverage of the Conference, Dr. Luncheon said the question was the level of media participation.
“I have been trying to put in place……specific and detailed notification where I could say ‘you are invited’. Maybe now, we have to say to do what,” he explained.
He told the media that such an issue will not recur and if the event requires a photo opportunity for the media, this would be specifically stated.
“A photo opportunity as an event for the media is quite commonplace, and maybe, not maybe, definitely, our engagements in the future, particularly arising from this incident, we would have to make strenuous efforts to be deliberate about what would be the level of participation,” the HPS said.
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Chess programme launched in Region 6, teachers, students to be trained
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
Chess, the game which requires much thinking and has been scientifically proven to develop the mind, was introduced to schools in Region Six as part of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s efforts to revitalize its competitiveness across the country.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony whose initiative it was to revitalise interest in the game, donated chess sets to the New Amsterdam, JC Chandisingh, Corentyne, Skeldon, Line Path and Tagore Memorial Secondary schools and the Berbice High School during a visit to the region on January 23.
The Minister who was accompanied by Director of Sport Neil Kumar, Chairman of Region Six Zulficar Mustapah, Community and Education Officers of the region donated 30 chess sets to the various schools and engaged in discussions with the teachers and students who are the major stakeholders in the promotion of the programme.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony donating chess sets
The Region Six Chairman lauded the idea of introducing the initiative in the Region noting that it will help students to increase awareness and knowledge about the game.
Chess at the competitive level in Guyana has been dormant for almost two decades, according to Minister Anthony, who established an interim chess management committee late last year to place the event high on Guyana’s sporting agenda.
Among the main priorities of the committee was to introduce the programme in schools to encourage youths to develop interest in the game since it has a significant impact on their learning capabilities.
“What is important is that you make full use of it, (chess sets) so we have decided to provide the teachers and students with training so that you know about the game and its rules,” Minister Anthony said.
Some recipients of the chess sets donated by Minister Anthony
A special workshop will soon be hosted in the region to train the teachers and students and through various competitions, students will be adequately prepared to participate in the National Schools Chess Championships which will be hosted for the first time by the end of this year.
Minister Anthony said the Director of Sport who is a representative of the Inter-Guiana Games Committee is working on including chess in the list of events for the next Inter Guiana Games (IGG).
“We have been looking at the Caribbean championships and further afield to play in international tournaments. If you want to play in this tournament then you have to ensure that you practice, you have to start playing now,” Minister Anthony told the teachers and students.
Schools involvement in chess at the primary level will also be a future priority of the Ministry. According to Minister Anthony, a famous chess grand master once said that players should be able to master the art of the game at age 14 for the competitiveness to be increased.
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Significant number of weapons not returned-Cabinet Secretary
-numbers would be disclosed as investigation proceeds
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
Responding to questions by the media today on the number of weapons not returned to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in the past and queries about the names of the individuals from the former administration-the People’s National Congress (PNC) who have not returned theirs since then, Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon reiterated that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and that persons should be cautious about making premature statements.
“But, the sad reality is that at a certain period in the life of the public administration, the policy of party paramouncy was put in place and a Government Ministry became virtually indistinguishable from a Party Unit,” Dr. Luncheon said echoing the words of Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee.
The Cabinet Secretary said the Office of the General Secretary of the then governing PNC and the Ministry of National Development seemed to have become one and the same.
“Fortunately, there are still those among us who have been intricately and intimately involved,” the Cabinet Secretary added, pointing out that these persons may be able to relate the differences between the combined entity, the Office of the General Secretary and the Ministry of National Development.
“Be that as it may, the weapons were provided, the numbers I am certain would be disclosed as the investigation proceeds, but significant numbers were never returned and those would also be disclosed. These weapons have been used when recovered, in the committal of crimes, some have been recovered, some have disappeared,” he noted.
The Cabinet Secretary added, “As I said, there are those who have been intimately involved in that period in the life of Guyana who could be encouraged to comment, to advise and perhaps to explain how a decision of the then Administration to merge the Office of the General Secretary of the Governing party with a Government Ministry, how it was done and the levels of accountability that gave rise to this situation.”
While noting that he would not want to advance his thoughts prematurely on the matter, Dr. Luncheon believes that as time goes by and information grows, revelations will be made of what took place then and may even lead to an investigation or questions about another set of weapons that also disappeared.
“And again, we are unclear where they are, although some suggestions… unquestionable, that they are being used to commit crimes.”
Referring to recent statements made by Opposition Leader, Robert Corbin on the matter, Dr. Luncheon said he is disheartened and disappointed, since the politics of the issue could be used to sow dissent.
“I was particularly upset by the Leader of the Opposition….I don’t know if it was a slip of the tongue or it was deliberate, trying to do what I felt was an introduction of race by talking about the army in terms that, at the level of the society at large, at the level of the disciplined forces’…. and the recommendations, talked about its composition and I was disappointed, the remark that this army that Burnham created or Burnham formed and the likelihood that it could be read or interpreted in ways disadvantageous, inimical to the interest of the military and national cohesion,” Dr. Luncheon explained.
He said the GDF is Guyana’s army and not the PNC’s or PPP’s and has historically grown significantly beyond that.
“I hope it was just an innocent remark but I could recognise the damage that it has already done, in so far, as what has historically been associated with the military and it does a lot of injustice to the efforts that have been made successfully in trying to rewrite its conduct and its image as a total change from the past.”
Asked about the activities which took place in Buxton last evening, Dr. Luncheon said he is not in a position to go into details.
As today’s post-Cabinet media briefing dealt extensively with issues surrounding the GDF, another media operative queried the form the investigation into the weapons issued by the GDF will take and Dr. Luncheon responded that an investigation of such usually requires terms of reference.
“There is a lot of information out there which, if garnered, could allow the terms of reference for a subsequent inquiry to be better structured. The last thing we want is a view or a contention that an investigation was so structured that it did not bring out the results desired or it deflected from what was, or what ought to have been, a logical attention or a logical approach,” he explained.
The Cabinet Secretary further explained that those involved in working to conclude the format, terms and conditions under which such investigation would take place would want to ensure that it properly addresses all the elements and would avoid accusations that it was poorly or inadequately structured.
“So, although a week has elapsed since the President spoke, it is not a week that has been wasted, it is one where focus is on what to investigate, how to investigate, what is the tool, what would be the terms of reference, and such like,” Dr. Luncheon concluded.
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Minister Anthony commends female basketball team for Antigua performance
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
Although the Guyana female basketball team was defeated by Antigua at the JSC Stadium on January 20, their excellent performance which gave them the runner up position was commended by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony.
Facilitator of the Guyana Women’s Basketball Association Michael Burnette and Coach Mark Agard along with some of the team members visited Minister Anthony today to display the second place trophy and other rewards which they achieved.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony and the Guyana Women's Basketball team
Burnette owed Guyana’s performance to the hard work and dedication of the players who were drawn from Georgetown, Linden and Berbice.
She considers the experience a boost for female basketball in Guyana which is likely to prompt more competitions of this nature.
Nicola Jacobs one of the players earned a scholarship for her performance.
The team plans to invite Antigua to Guyana for a rematch and to invite players from other parts of the country to be part of the Guyana team
Minister Anthony while commending the team, encouraged more women involvement in sport which can coincide with the Ministry’s fit for life programme which is persuading people to keep fit.
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Industrial relations/engagements between State, organised labour not the same
-prior to creation of two Federations-Dr. Luncheon
Government, GINA, January 24, 2008
Asked to comment on the Critchlow Labour College (CLC) issue which involved Government withholding its usual subventions from the institution and most recently, the resignation of its Principal, Dr. Rupert Roopnarine, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS) Dr. Roger Luncheon said today that he has already pronounced on Government’s position on the matter.
There have been several calls by entities such as the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) for the subvention to be resumed.
“I would say, yes, calls have been made and calls will continue to be levelled at the Administration, not only with regards to this issue but any others. I don’t believe the frequency, the source of that type of activity, imposes any obligation on the administration to act and where this one is concerned, the Critchlow Labour College,” Dr. Luncheon said.
He said Cabinet is aware of what could occur as a consequence of it adopting a specific policy.
“We are not going to go down on that road and behave as though the industrial relations arena and engagements between the State and organised labour is as it was prior to the creation and the reality of two federations. Some people will feel and many seem to feel that that could be handled but at the same time, address the issue of the CLC subvention. The administration begs to differ,” the Cabinet Secretary contended.
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Guyana has progressed tremendously – President of Queens Borough
- promises to aid in boosting country’s tourism
Government, GINA, January 24, 2008
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad today met with President of the Queens Borough, Helen Marshall after she was taken on a tour of the Kaieteur and Orinduik Falls, organised to provide a first hand look of some of Guyana’s tourism sites.
Speaking to the media, at the Ogle aerodrome Marshall said she is impressed with Guyana’s progress over the years, and will be working closely with the Ministry to boost the country’s tourism potential.
“My visit to Guyana is being done with two purposes in mind…my family is Guyanese based and I’m hoping to do some reconnecting. Some of things that I have seen over the past days are things others should know about, it’s a very pleasurable experience and I would want more people to come to visit this country, Marshall said.
Marshall is being accompanied by her husband, Donald Marshall and sister Joan Suter among other members of the borough. She is expected to conclude her visit shortly.
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Army remains committed to securing Guyana- Chief-of-Staff
- in wake of shooting incident in Buxton
Georgetown, GINA, January 24, 2008
Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Commodore Gary Best has pledged his Force’s dedication to working with the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to ensure Guyanese dwell in a safe environment.
Commodore Best speaking to the media today said the incident last evening where a soldier was killed by criminal elements and another injured in the East Coast Community of Buxton will not deter the Army from carrying out its duties.
“We bond when these things happen, we don’t fragment and I know that the fight is not over we are here to stay, we are the security forces. If we cannot make Guyana safe who else will make it safe. We will continue to work with our Police counterparts to keep this country safe,” Chief-of-Staff Best assured.
Chief-of-Staff Commodore Gary Best speaking to members of the media
According to a release from the GDF, around 20.45 h last evening a GDF vehicle returning to Camp Ayanganna from Berbice during an administrative run was ambushed by several armed men on the Railway Embankment Road between the Church of God and Company roads.
“I think perhaps clearly that the criminal elements in Buxton have decided to ratchet up their own operation and the defence force at that particular point in time came out not so good because it was a fire fight and we came out with casualty. But the fight is not yet ended,” Commodore Best said.
Meanwhile, ranks of the GDF and the GPF around 6.00 h this morning cleared the Buxton Public Road of obstacles that were scattered across it and also conducted patrols to ensure the free and safe movement of traffic through the village.
The new leadership of the GDF had promised that re-engineering of the Force and working more closely with the Police Force are top priorities for this year.
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