President outlines comprehensive development plan for Region Seven
The Guyana Bank For Trade and Industry, Bartica
The Guyana Bank For Trade and Industry, Bartica

WITH his recent announcement that Bartica will gain full township status in April of 2016, Head of State David Granger said all the necessary development works must now commence in order to fulfill that goal.During a public meeting on Sunday at the Bartica Secondary School, the President called for citizens and the business community to play their role as he committed his Administration’s will to bring about the necessary change.

He however, pointed out that already the community has most of the facilities that qualify it for township, but much work still needs to be done.

Barticians in the area's Secondary School
Barticians in the area’s Secondary School

The Administration, through the Ministry of Public Health would be working to bring the Bartica Hospital to its rightful standard, that of a Regional Hospital, he said.

President Granger told a packed auditorium that when persons visit the hospital they must be able to access a comprehensive service.

Meanwhile in the area of youth development, the President said there is, and has always been the need for a technical institute in Bartica, which would equip youths with the necessary skills to add to their personal growth, and that of their community.

This, he added will in turn aid with the issue of brain drain in the region. In addition, President Granger said there is also the need for a state-of-the-art sporting facility in the region, which would see youths excelling in the various sports discipline.

This and a strong education system in the region are necessary for human resources development, and ultimately producing rounded individuals. The residents were also called on to play their role in maintaining the social fabric of society, and to fight against the many social ills.

CORPORATE BARTICA

As it relates to businesses in the community, the President said while he is in no way against foreign direct investments, those coming into the community must adhere to the rule of law.
He however, warned that for businesses to invest in the community, there must be safety, and most importantly there should be no room for errant law enforcers.
President Granger pointed out that already the community has most of the business facilities needed to propel the economy including banks.
However, going forward there is need for an aerodrome of international municipal standards in the Region. This facility, the President told the business community, should feature an extended and upgraded runway, state-of-the-art terminal building, and waiting area with all the necessary amenities, which would attract more businesses to the community.
Having outlined his vision for the community, President Granger said his hope is to see a strong Region Seven.
“I don’t see it as being an appendage to the rest of the country. I see Region Seven almost as being as a State, and I see the Regional Chairman and the Regional Council propelling the development of this Region.”
Meanwhile, with regard to giving the community its own decision making powers, the President told residents that it is his intention to hold Local Government election at the earliest date possible.
“I believe in a strong Region, and that is why we have committed ourselves to having Local Government elections, and I’m in constant touch with the Guyana Elections Commission and the Minister of Communities to have the Local Government election as early as possible.”
With the hosting of Local Government elections, the President said residents through their elected Mayor and leaders would be able to choose the course on which their Region would move forward.

 

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