On Monday, residents of Campbelltown, an Amerindian community in Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni), re-elected popular former Village Captain (Toshao) Rob Ivan to a second term by 132 votes. Ivan, who first served as Toshao during the 2009-12 term, will also have jurisdiction over Princeville, a satellite community.The new Tashao, with several villagersWhat is unusual is that Ivan’s direct predecessor as Village Captain is his e- wife, Margaret Thomas. In an interview with Kaieteur News immediately following the elections, Ivan said that though initially reluctant to run against his former wife, his hand was forced by the villagers.Meanwhile, he cited the community development of Campbelltown as his main goal. For this, he expressed optimism at the prospect of working with the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC). According to him, under the previous administration, help was in short supply for his community.He further mentioned that it was this sidelining under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) that contributed to stymieing development in Campbelltown and its satellite community,Wholesale Jerseys, Princeville.“We (Campbelltown Village Council) are very much independent. We try to help ourselves. We have our own vehicles, tractors and cruisers.”However, he said,Cheap Jerseys From China, with the grant of land titles they had been able to do mining, resulting in accumulated royalties and the ability to buy things.Identifying some pressing issues affecting the community, Ivan spoke of the deplorable road condition, in addition to water supply,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys, which he spoke of as being in a critical state. He also mentioned the electricity supply, which was only barely available in Campbelltown.Ivan’s councillors will be Kenneth Williams, Morris Thomas,Cheap NFL Jerseys, Daniel Roberts, Dennis Joseph and Marvell Thomas. Kaieteur News understands that there will be further elections on Monday, to determine the remaining councillors.Meanwhile,Throwback Jerseys, the Regional Chairman for Region Eight, Bonaventure Fredericks, expressed optimism in working with the new Village captain in furthering the community’s development.Himself only recently installed as Chairman, Fredericks noted that he had worked with Ivan before,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Outlet, as a treasurer on his council. Therefore, co-operation would come naturally.Meanwhile, Village captain elections were held in other parts of the country. On Monday the residents of Wakapao, an Amerindian Community in the Lower Pomeroon River elected Errol Williams as their Toshao. At Akawani another Amerindian Community in the Lower Pomeroon River, David Wilson was elected Toshao.And at Capoey where Toshao elections were contested on Tuesday, the leading contestants Esther Charles and Melrose Henry were tied. Residents will however get another opportunity after a seven-day period to cast their votes for the second time to elect a Toshao of their choice. |