00:00Despite unanswered calls for help, both individuals jumped into action upon hearing the cries from the car.
00:09Terrence David and Deshaun Hamilton, let's give them a hearty round of applause guys.
00:14It was an evening of recognition, appreciation and patriotism as the Chukwuna Sparrow Corporation highlighted and rewarded the good work of various citizens and agencies who give selflessly of their time and resources for the betterment of their communities and country.
00:41Known for their search and recovery efforts of missing persons, the team's countless rescue missions throughout Trinidad have made a profound impact on the lives of many, showcasing their unwavering commitment to help those in need.
00:59Awards were also given in the categories of Corporate Social Responsibility, Culture and the Arts, Education.
01:10And Sport, among others.
01:17And most recently, she played with the Trinbago Knight Riders women's team in the Women's Caribbean Premier League. Let's give it up for Samara.
01:27Mayor of Chukwuna, Saif Muhammad, congratulated the 70 awardees on their achievements as he noted some milestones of the corporation.
01:37This financial year, we were able to complete and execute the most projects out of all the municipalities in Trinidad.
01:46Fifty-three roads have been paved and constructed as much box drains. We refurbished our beloved market and upgraded recreation grounds and even added security cameras in strategic locations.
02:06Mayor Muhammad also professed to solving flooding in downtown Chukwuna.
02:10The two culvert crossings along Chukwuna's main road. Who would have thought that a secret to solving the downtown flooding was two culvert crossings?
02:22For years we looked at each other, is this really happening every rainy season? But guess what? This rainy season came and the floods didn't. It's like we turned off all the waterworks.
02:36The mayor credited these successes to the corporation being able to make full use of its fiscal allocations as well as the council members coming together and working together.
02:47I would like to thank my supportive members of council. I will ask them to stand and please give them a round of applause. So please stand.
02:56And I'm not just talking about the UNC, but also the PNM. Yes, we may be red and yellow, but inside here we are blue and white. We all strive to deliver the best service to our burgesses.
03:18Ronessa Cutting, TV6 News.
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