By Bebi Shafeah Oosman

MEMBER of Parliament Zamal Hussain met with residents of Betsy Ground, East Canje, Berbice, on Tuesday, as part of a series of community engagements designed to maintain close contact with citizens and address their concerns.
During the meeting, MP Hussain reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing development across Region Six, highlighting ongoing infrastructural projects, job creation, and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.
He emphasised that collaboration between the government and communities was crucial to sustaining progress.
“The government is continuing to invest in the communities. We are doing a number of roads in Canje, addressing drainage issues, and bringing in new equipment to ensure proper maintenance. So much development is happening across the area,” Hussain stated.
Residents were given the opportunity to raise their concerns directly with their parliamentary representative, who assured them that issues would be addressed on-site whenever possible. Hussain also highlighted the role of neighbourhood democratic councils in ensuring community concerns are effectively managed.
The MP noted that ongoing operations at the Rose Hall Estate provide steady employment for surrounding communities, and additional income opportunities are available through the government’s part-time employment programme.
“These initiatives reflect the administration’s commitment to improving livelihoods and providing sustainable income sources for families in Region Six,” he added.
Hussain also encouraged residents to take advantage of new skill-building opportunities, including a recently-launched upskilling app aimed at helping citizens enhance their competencies for emerging economic opportunities.
The engagement underscores the government’s continued efforts to ensure that citizens in Region Six are informed, involved, and able to benefit from national development programmes.