Sans Souci cries for better roads

THE EDITOR: I would be happy if you could print this letter in your newspaper. For the past 25 years, I have witnessed a strange change in our country that makes me wonder what is really happening.

The roads in Sans Souci back in the early seventies even up to the mid-eighties were something to be proud of. Today, they are nothing but a disgrace. People have been complaining over and over and yet nothing is being done. Everyday people have to be using roads that are not even fit for four legged animals. Just imagine, where people could have driven with their cars, vans, trucks etc, today, when we have so much modern equipment to do the work for us, you still have to walk. Just think of it, where you could have driven, you now have to walk three to five miles to reach where you going.

The government just abandoned the roads here in Sans Souci village. The bridge across the river needs repairing. When I think of it, I have to ask one question; like this country have no more pitch again? All these roads need fixing now: Lans Noire Road, Lapper Road, George Street, Basin Road, Woodford Valley Road, Lucy Road and Settlement road. And you know what makes it more interesting? This village is a PNM stronghold. Heaven help us. The people of Sans Souci Village are humans too. There are some of us who even boast about science and technology, but believe me, they make the days of old look far better. All we need is good roads to go about our daily lives, is that too much to ask for?

ROY BAPTISTE
Sans Souci