Meeting of Village Councils

MEETING OF VILLAGE COUNCILS - GOLDEN GROVE
As requested by the Secretary of the Central Board of Health a meeting of Village Councillors was convened in the Village Office on Wednesday morning (March 8, 1893) to deal with certain matters under the New Village Ordinance. The Councillors present were Messrs. Thomas Adams, Manoel Garce Pitta, Albert Massiah Benn, David Collins, Lammy Tuckness Sancho, and Thomas Adam Ridley, chairman.
The meeting was opened by Mr. Thomas Adam Ridley, Chairman, who pointed out clearly to the members present their occasion of being gathered together that morning, and hoped that everything would be done in a quiet and business-like manner.
Mr. Pitta was the next speaker. He declared that the Councillors had taken great responsibilities in carrying on the village works, and hoped that they all would work harmoniously in making all data concerning the village in a straight-forward manner.
Mr. Adams rose and said he believed the Constitution framed by the Honourable Dr. Carrington to be one of much liberality and hoped it would prove a success. He firmly believes the time had come when they could manage their own affairs.
Mr. Collins was the last speaker. He declared that he felt very glad to know that one of their own men had been honoured with the office of chairmen. The Chairman’s duty was one of much responsibility.
The Chairman read a letter from the Central Board of Health, regarding Section 37 &c.
Mr. Pitta proposed Mr. Leander as overseer. He believed him to be a fit and proper person, not being a proprietor, and therefore was independent of the village.
Mr. Lammy Tuckness Sancho proposed Mr. Jones Thompson as a fit and proper person as overseer. He believed Mr. Jones Thompson would take better interest in village works being a proprietor. The matter was then put to vote, and Messrs. David Collins and Thomas Adams seconded Mr. Manoel Garce Pitta. Messrs. Albert Massiah Benn and Thomas Adam Ridley, the Chairman seconded Mr. Lammy Tuckness Sancho. Mr. Jones Thompson was elected as Village Overseer with a salary of $20 a month.
The other matters which the meeting decided were that $5 per month should be paid to the koker watchman; and $6 per month to a ranger and watchman.
The meeting then terminated.
Source: Meeting of Village Councils - Golden Grove - The Daily Chronicle, Georgetown, British Guiana. Saturday, March 11, 1893:page 3 column 7.