–President Ali announces, outlines other plans to improve Region One communities
PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Thursday announced that the dredging of the Moruca River in Region One (Barima-Waini) will commence today.
“I’ve instructed already that $10 million be transferred to the region and by tomorrow (Friday), the team that has been established must start the clearing of the river by tomorrow,” he said while engaging residents in Waramuri, Region One during a community meeting.

According to the President, residents have long called for the river to be dredged. Located in the Barima-Waini region of northern Guyana, the river is known for its varying water levels depending on the season. The river mouth opens to the Atlantic Ocean, with mangrove forests along the shoreline.

Outside of the dredging of the river, Dr Ali announced that evaluations for the construction of concrete roads in Karaburi will commence next week.

The Head of State made this announcement during a community engagement with the residents of the hinterland community.
“Our interest is in building stronger communities and successful communities in every single region of our country,” the Head of state said.

The evaluations will be conducted by Housing and Water Minister, Collin Croal, alongside officials from the Regional Democratic Council (RDC).
“In the next week, the region and Minister Collin will do some evaluation and see some small roads that we can do within the community. The work will remain in the community and the community will benefit from the investment,” Dr Ali said.

The President, who is currently leading a ministerial outreach in the region, made several other commitments to improve the delivery of education, enhance the local infrastructure, and support the community’s agriculture sector.