President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the success of the government’s Model Community Initiative will ultimately depend on the commitment of citizens to build caring, united and responsible communities. “A model village is much more than the roads and the drains and the lights. A model village is about a model heart,” the president said. The president stressed that Guyana’s ongoing transformation must be experienced by citizens in every village and neighbourhood. Describing Diamond as one of the country’s fastest-growing communities, President Ali said the area reflects Guyana’s diversity, with families from across the country coming together to build new lives.