HUNDREDS of residents of Queenstown, Region Two, flocked the polling stations in their areas to vote. Some 900 residents were expected to cast their votes at the Queenstown nursery and primary schools. A drive along the Pomeroon-Supenaam region revealed that the polling stations, especially in the Queenstown community were crowded, more than any other station along the coast. Voters were seen as early as 05:30hrs forming lines at the Queenstown Primary School. When this newspaper visited, the Queenstown Primary School, around 07:30 hrs, there were long lines with persons checking for their names and others waiting patiently to vote.
Residents related that March 2 was their chance to contribute to changes in Guyana, and as such, they did not hesitate. “We were told on different occasions to come out early and vote; for me, I don’t care how long the lines are, I will wait even if it’s till 18:00 hours to vote. This is my democratic right,” Telma Johan said. He also used the opportunity to display his ink finger to the media.
At mid-day, in Queenstown, more and more persons were seen riding bicycles to the polling stations. Young people were seen in front of the lines.
Coalition supporters were outside of the polling station praying as persons were entering. Many of the persons coming after casting their votes said that the process was easy and they voted with confidence. “I voted with confidence. I know who I want to lead this country and the oil money, we can’t allow any and all so call leader to claim the oil industry so I voted for a president I want,” Nirmala Sookra said.
Some of the residents in the lines remained quiet while others were seen waiting eagerly to vote. “I voted fast but I just can’t wait for this result to announce like I just anxious, I voted and I am glad I did,” Nala Innis related. The community of Queenstown remained busy throughout the day as persons were seen transporting elders to vote. The differently-abled were also assisted to vote. The atmosphere at Queenstown remains calm despite the rush.
Source: https://issuu.com/guyanachroniclee-paper/docs/guyana_chronicle_epaper_03_03_2020