President, Dr Irfaan Ali recently disclosed his government’s intention to enhance the productive capacity of Region 10. The Head of State, who held a community outreach to Christianburg, Linden, over the weekend noted that the region is being primed to become the nation’s hub for mechanical services and engineering services, primarily due to its strategic location to Lethem.
President Ali explained that in the short term, the Government will repair priority roads and footpaths, such as those that lead to public places. This work he said, will be done by the residents of the region. He said too that measures will also be put in place to upgrade the highway and build a new bridge at Wismar.
“This is an important part of the transformation. We can’t be building the road going on to Lethem, and then the crossing is a one-way crossing.”
Ali said residents will also benefit from numerous jobs when the Government constructs 1000 homes in the region.
The President also reminded that the Government is people-centred and will continue to travel to all communities within the country. He said that for too long political agendas have worked against development and have looked to divide rather than unite.
“We have a country and communities to build. What I can say to you is you can rely on us to be with you….We don’t profess only to love the people; we work to show we love you. We labour to show we love you, and that won’t change.”
During discussions with the residents, the President announced that the Government would ensure that sporting facilities and playgrounds in schools in the region are repaired and renovated.
He said the Government is also examining a number of other sporting facilities that will be upgraded and the building of “a new stadium”.
It was also announced that an assessment will be done to determine where smart televisions can be set up in classrooms to enhance education delivery.