–President Ali says; notes residents already benefitting from high-speed internet facility, new ATVs for cattle rearing project, completed sowing centre

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday announced that the government’s plans to invest over $80 million in the hinterland community of Kurukabaru, in Region Eight, by the end of 2024.

“We have to ensure that we work together. As we build this new Guyana, every community, every citizen, every household, every corner of our country is touched with development, and by development. And that is why we are going across the country, so that we can communicate with you,” the Head of State told residents during a community outreach.

He further highlighted that the government has invested in various communities across Guyana, including the Amerindian communities, to bring back lost jobs, and create livelihood opportunities.

“Over the last four years, we have been able, as a government, to invest heavily in your community,” President Ali said.

He pointed out that $669 million has been invested under the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, while the Ministry of Education invested some $89 million. The Guyana Energy Agency invested almost $54 million, $47 million was invested by the Ministry of Health, while almost $18.5 million was invested by Ministry of Agriculture.

A further $50 million was invested by the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, more than $90 million by Ministry of Public Works, and $45 million by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport.

These investments he pointed out accumulated to billions and already in Kurukabaru, the government has constructed a high-speed internet facility, purchased ATVs for cattle rearing project, and completed a sowing centre.

The government he pointed out will continue making such investments.

President Ali highlighted the government’s efforts to revitalise communities, invest in livelihood opportunities, and empower citizens through low-carbon development strategy. He further outlines plans to connect a local hub to a high-speed internet facility and invest $10million in agriculture projects in the community.

Several cheques have already been prepared for the community’s local authorities to execute a number of developmental projects.