Jagdeo: Over 700 jobs created through road upgrades, with more business support ahead for Region 10 youths

Dr Shurdon Murray: Linden now ‘better and stronger’

More than $18 billion has been invested in road infrastructure in Guyana’s Region 10 over the past two years, creating over 700 jobs, Vice President and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said on Sunday.

Dr Shurdon Murray: Linden now ‘better and stronger’

Addressing thousands at a rally in Wismar, Linden, Dr. Jagdeo said the works form part of the government’s commitment to expanding development in local communities.

Dr Shurdon Murray: Linden now ‘better and stronger’

“We promised to spend more money in your communities, and in the last two years alone, you had $18 billion spent on building roads,” he said.

Dr Shurdon Murray: Linden now ‘better and stronger’

He noted that the employment generated by these infrastructure projects is expected to grow as the administration plans a second phase of development post-2025, which includes new drainage works.

Dr Shurdon Murray: Linden now ‘better and stronger’

“When we start building the concrete drains here in Linden and across the country, many more will get contracts,” he told the crowd.

Jagdeo also told the gathering that US$30 million will be allocated to upgrade the Linden Regional Hospital into a state-of-the-art facility. In addition, young people will be supported to start their own businesses through a proposed development bank.

“Youths can look forward to better-paying jobs, education and training opportunities, and improved basic services like healthcare,” he said.

Jagdeo added: “We are a party of substance. A party that is offering a future for every Guyanese.”