St. James South Constituency Council doing well

 

Parliamentary Representative for St. James South, Donville Inniss, while speaking briefly at the St. James South Constituency Council’s annual meeting, indicated that he believes there is a clear distinction between the MP and the council and so he does not meddle in the affairs of the council. He went on to say that it should not be partisan; but should be reflective of the constituency.

 

The Minister was more than pleased to commend the council for their hard work in a constituency that is very large and diverse. He further congratulated them for stepping in and meeting the needs of the constituents where the state cannot; even in the face of the challenged fiscal position of the state.

 

Touching lightly on some issues affecting the St. James South constituency; Inniss noted that he is deeply concerned by the state of garbage collection. Being cognisant of the challenges that the Sanitation Services Authority faces, Inniss suggested to the council that they employ a recycling programme. He explained that there is a need to pay more attention to the way in which the garbage is disposed in order to facilitate healthier and cleaner environments.

 

Secondly, the MP stated that he wanted to see a higher level of entrepreneurship as is outlined as one of the core functions of the council. He admitted that there is a bartending programme that just started in the area and hopes that this will see the skill development of many young people, especially males on the blocks. Inniss even went as far as to say that if this could result in the young people being employed, he would say that they did exceptionally well.

 

As he closed, he urged other constituents to come out to the meetings, with the recognition that the council is in place to serve them. He added that  they should not only communicate their needs to them; but partner with them in helping to make the St. James South constituency a better one.