-electricity cost to be halved soon – Jagdeo announces

VICE-PRESIDENT and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has announced that the government is moving forward with plans to widen the main public road in Region Two.

He made this information known while responding to a question from a resident of Pomona, who requested the development of a four-lane highway in the area.

Dr Jagdeo noted that extensive roadwork is already underway across the region. Through the Ministry of Public Works, the government has been systematically improving infrastructure, creating an interconnected road network throughout Guyana.

In Essequibo alone, hundreds of community roads have been rehabilitated based on requests from residents.

He confirmed that the current public road will be widened by four feet on each side to accommodate increasing traffic volumes and enhance road safety. The tendering process for this expansion project is expected to be advertised by the end of 2025.

In addition to road upgrades, Dr Jagdeo highlighted other transformative infrastructural projects in the region.

Once the new solar farms become operational, residents in Region Two can expect their electricity bills to be cut by half.

He said that the benefits of the solar initiative would begin to roll out as early as next week.

Dr Jagdeo also announced that the gas-to-energy project will soon make cooking gas more affordable. A new state-owned company will be established to distribute gas locally, and Dr Jagdeo encouraged Guyanese to become stakeholders in this emerging sector.

“The people of Guyana can look forward to cheaper electricity and more affordable cooking gas. These changes will directly improve the quality of life and lower the cost of living,” Dr Jagdeo stated.

While residents raised concerns about rising living expenses, Dr Jagdeo reiterated that the government has implemented subsidies and policy measures aimed at alleviating financial pressure on citizens.

He emphasised that the PPP/C government has a comprehensive development plan that focuses on both immediate relief and long-term sustainability.

“We always speak about short, medium, and long-term strategies. We’re planning for the future while ensuring careful stewardship of resources. We are working for the benefit of all Guyanese,” Dr. Jagdeo concluded.

Residents are optimistic about the programmes which will improve their livelihoods.

They expressed gratitude to VP Jagdeo for listening to their concerns and ensuring that measures are put in place. (Indrawattie Natram)