PRESIDENTIAL Candidate of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Brigadier (ret’d) David Granger has visited the Upper Mazaruni Region over the weekend on an outreach programme. A statement from the APNU camp said Mr. Granger was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Sandra Granger and a support team which included PNCR Member of the National Assembly, Ms. Dawn Hastings.
Mr. Granger promised residents that he would establish an Upper Mazaruni Development Agency as a means for harnessing the region’s economic potential, encouraging investment and fast-tracking the development of the Upper Mazaruni and its people. He alluded to the fact that the Cuyuni-Mazaruni region – which was about the size of The Netherlands – has generated enormous wealth from its legendary mining and logging economy.
Mr. Granger pledged that a greater share of the revenues derived from this mineral-rich region would be spent on the development of the Upper Mazaruni and its people. He recognised the need to improve communication and transportation, as well as to provide banking services for the people in the Upper Mazaruni.
The APNU Presidential Candidate reportedly had meetings with the people of Kamarang, Kako, Jawalla and Quebenang where he listened to the views and concerns expressed by the residents. He then outlined his vision for the future of the Upper Mazaruni.
Brigadier Granger also attended a service at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kamarang on Saturday, August6 and addressed the Opening Ceremony of the Upper Mazaruni Annual District Games at Jawalla on Sunday, August 7.