THE township of Bartica and its neighbouring communities are on the path to transformation, with major investments being made by the government.
These investments are improving the lives of citizens in a plethora of ways such as the construction of roads to link the town and interior, and other regions.

There are also ongoing efforts to establish new buildings, and renovate and expand old ones to create more opportunities such as employment and training.
During a recent interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI), Regional Executive Officer of Region Seven, Kerwin Ward said that over $3 billion is budgeted this year for capital projects in the region.

“For last year, some investments were made to improve our road networks and we have since gone a long way with those projects. This year, additional allocations were given to the region to facilitate some other major projects. In fact, in 2024 the region was allocated a budget of about $4.9 billion, and from that, [a large sum] will go towards capital investments,” Ward said.

He said that the capital investments are aimed at bridging the gaps that exist in the areas of education, health, and infrastructure.
New schools are being built to ensure that children from all the villages could freely access education in a clean and modern environment that is conducive to learning.

Additionally, with the health of citizens being the government’s top priority, the town will soon see the construction of a brand-new state-of-the-art hospital, which will be equipped with advanced equipment and adequate staff.
This facility will not only serve the residents of Bartica but also those from other villages within the interior locations.

“Region Seven is the second largest region, so we not only cater to Bartica but also to the interior where a number of huge projects are ongoing too. These projects are being done in collaboration with a number of agencies such as the Ministry of Public Works, Local Government, the Ministry of Housing, and those that I have mentioned before,” the REO said.
He said the government is in overdrive and will continue to pursue development in Region Seven. According to him, the administration has a policy of aggressively working to push transformation in all parts of the country.