Linden must become a hub for mechanical & engineering services – Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday led a visit to the mining town of Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), where a resounding turnout listened and lauded the transformational plans in store for residents and communities.
The Head of State has promised that a new stadium will be built in the region, and added that sport facilities will be fixed and enhanced based on works needed. Most importantly is the vision to develop the region as a hub for mechanical services, the President also announced.
“We are, right now, examining a number of sport facilities here in Region 10, some of which we will upgrade. But more importantly, in the medium term, we have to build a new stadium for you. Part of the transformational agenda is building out that facility. Importantly, we also have to ensure that Linden is a hub for mechanical services and engineering services so that we can service the hinterland,” Ali told residents.
Government will be examining the schools to determine where technological devices will be placed to enhance learning.
Drainage, irrigation and holistic agriculture plans are also in the works for the region as Government pushes its food security agenda in the region.
“In this region, it is not only the building of infrastructure. We have to work with you in improving production. Production in agriculture is an important part of the food security agenda.”
Ali assured residents that cracks in the system will be addressed, and his Government is committed to working with the country by hearing from the people on the ground.
“The Government will be out in the sun and the rain because you expect us to work in the good times and the hard times. The plan is One Guyana. The plan is progress and development. The plan is prosperity, unity, coming together and upliftment.”
He added, “We are small but we have to think big. We have to act big. We have to move in the new wave of development…I was elected by the people to get the job done.”
In doing so, he also charged the communities to display a change in mindset which will build resilient communities.
The President emphasised, “You have to think for yourselves. You have to act for your family, your community and your country. You can rely on us to give it to you…It is not only the roads and the schools and the hospitals…it is about creating a mindset that is positive, it is creating families that are stronger, communities that are stronger, communities and people that are respectful to each other, money can’t buy that. That has to come from you.”
Other plans for Region 10 include the construction of 1000 homes for the benefit of young people. (G12)