#8 Village

THE Poorans of #8 Village, West Coast Berbice, are resilient despite many challenges since Kawall had to quit working due to an accident that left with disabled.

Before the accident, he was gainfully employed at the Blairmont Sugar Estate and had to accept a onetime payment before he was deemed medically unfit for the job.

Pooran told the Pepperpot Magazine that he could not work since or do any strenuous activities due to his accident.

The 56-year-old added that he would do odd jobs when he could to earn and even tried farming in his yard.

Pooran had gone that day when he visited to check on his wife, Maywatie Persaud, who was manning her daughter’s roadside stand selling snacks, cold drinks and confectioneries near the #8 Village Primary School.

Pooran explained that he was tasked with staying home to care for his grandbaby. He was of the hope he would be able to benefit from public assistance given his circumstances in which he was laid off as a result of his disability but to date, authority. he is unable to even after he applied to the relevant

Maywatie Persaud told the Pepperpot Magazine that she was at home and couldn’t say no when her daughter asked her to operate the roadside stand since she is employed.

The small business was established two years ago, and she would get a “small raise” from her daughter for the job.

Persaud would buy vegetables and fruits to re-sell at the stand and sell homemade pepper sauce as a side business.

Persaud explained that since her husband’s accident four years ago, things have changed for them, but they around the house and yard since his wife, Sheila is not well.

They have a lovely home in School Street, #8 Village, West Coast Berbice and their yard is full of plants, flowers, and trees.

Sheila, 67, underwent a surgical operation for her left foot following an accident at home and due to her diabetic condition, she developed heart and other health issues.

She is recovering and believes her health will also improve over time.

Sheila and Raj have 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The couple described life in #8 Village as safe, fair and peaceful, a place to settle with your family.

Prasram Singh, the are trying.

Raj and Sheila Seetram

Raj is a pensioner and he had to quit large-scale farming due to challenges, but he would plant some crops in his yard.

He retired after 42 years at the Blairmont Sugar Estate, working as an operator and these days he assists rice farmer

Even though his rice field is located in #6 Village, he likes living in #8 Village, West Coast Berbice and is a resident of the Second Street.

Singh, 60, told the Pepperpot Magazine that he

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