PPP/C Gov’t creates over 20,000 jobs in Region Six
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has successfully created over 20,000 jobs in Region Six since returning to office in 2020, through both direct investments and sound policies, which have significantly enhanced the lives and livelihoods of residents
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has successfully created over 20,000 jobs in Region Six since returning to office in 2020, through both direct investments and sound policies, which have significantly enhanced the lives and livelihoods of residents

–through direct investments, creation of conducive environment for private sector growth since 2020

By Bebi Shafeah Oosman

THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government has successfully created over 20,000 jobs in Region Six since returning to office in 2020, through both direct investments and sound policies, which have significantly enhanced the lives and livelihoods of residents.
With ongoing developments at Palmyra, even more employment opportunities are anticipated for the people of Berbice.

During a visit to Tain, Corentyne, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, on Wednesday, said that the government has directly generated 10,000 jobs, with another 10,000 resulting from its investments across various sectors.
He related that, after the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about employment were prominent during his visit to the region. However, following recent meetings, he observed considerable improvements.
Residents had previously expressed concern about their future after the former A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Government had shuttered the Rose Hall and Skeldon Estates.
Persons said they had struggled to support their families and send their children to school due to the coalition government’s decisions.

Recognising the dire impact of those decisions on the lives of persons in the region, the incumbent PPP/C rehired approximately 2,000 sugar workers, employed around 4,500 part-time workers, and engaged another 3,000 individuals in government programmes such as housing and road construction.
Vice-President Jagdeo highlighted that government investments have led to the creation of an additional 10,000 jobs in the private sector.

“So, we have about 10,000 people who are working only for government in this region and there are another 10,000 who are working in the private sector because of [its] expansion,” he said.
Jagdeo emphasised the government’s commitment to improving the lives of all Guyanese, regardless of race, religion, and gender.

Regarding the Palmyra development, he mentioned that the construction of three hotels is expected to generate 4,000 jobs, with training provided for those positions through the hospitality institute which is also being constructed in Port Mourant, Corentyne.
He also said that the government has received several applications for shopping malls at the site where the new stadium is already being constructed; this could create more employment and investment opportunities.
Additionally, Jagdeo said the expansion of the highway from Crabwood Creek to New Amsterdam is also anticipated to create more jobs for residents. The construction of two state-of-the-art hospitals in the region will also contribute to job creation, he said.

On another note, the Vice-President pointed to the government’s plan for a toll-free, high-rise four-lane bridge across the Berbice River, noting: “There are lots of things that are going to happen in this region to ensure that we keep pushing development.”
Further, stressing that there were many developments underway in the region to foster growth, he assured residents that the oil and gas sector would ultimately reach Berbice, as the government was advancing the second major gas project into Berbice aimed at industrialising the area. This initiative is expected to result in significant job creation.

Jagdeo reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that the oil sector revenues are utilised wisely over the long term, preventing the pitfalls experienced by countries like Venezuela. He then encouraged residents to stay informed about government projects and not be swayed by naysayers.

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