Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond has emphasized that road safety should be regarded as a matter of life rather than just a legal obligation, highlighting the devastation caused by road fatalities during the official launch of National Road Safety Month on Friday at the Bush Lot Community Centre Ground in Region Five. The theme for this year is “Safe Driving Saves Lives.”
Minister Walrond stated, “Behind every road fatality is a family left shattered, a child without a parent, and a community robbed of potential. Road safety is a public health issue, an economic issue, and most importantly, a human issue.”
She outlined the government’s ongoing initiatives through the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Guyana Police Force, including the Safety City Project, the expansion of CCTV surveillance systems, and digital traffic monitoring, all aimed at enhancing safety and accountability on the roads.
The launch gathered government ministers, police officials, students, and community representatives, all united in a call for a cultural shift regarding road safety in Guyana.
Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Earl Albert, stressed the urgent need to address the alarming number of lives lost due to reckless driving. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips echoed this sentiment, urging that road safety must be a daily practice, not just an annual observance.
The launch of National Road Safety Month serves as a national call to action, encouraging all road users to adopt safer driving habits to help save lives.
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