President Irfaan Ali, on Thursday, announced that residents of Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) will soon benefit from the construction of 1000 homes.
The Head of State was at the time addressing concerns relating to job creation in Region 10 communities that were raised by representatives of a local women’s group.
“We will be engaging the young people and women in the construction of the homes,” he told the group of women.
According to a statement issued by the Public Information and Press Services Unit, the President said that the intention is to tap into the skills of residents as well as to source the building materials from the community.
“We need the materials for the construction of these houses to come from this region. The lumber, the sawmill, block makers and carpenters will all be engaged, if you don’t have the skills, we will bring in people to train you so that employment is created for the residents here,” he told the regional officials and residents present.
Ali, who once served as Minister of Housing under the Donald Ramotar Administration, assured the residents that employment opportunities will be created in the Region to stimulate growth.
Additionally, he said his Government will be working to enhance access to educational materials for children, access to healthcare and the provision of opportunities for residents to provide services to support the mining sector.
Several other government ministers, including the Minister of Culture and Social Services directly addressed the concerns of the women.
