Manickchand calls meeting to deal with incomplete & delayed projects in Reg 1

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Priya Manickchand on Wednesday led a high-level engagement with the Regional Administration of Barima-Waini (Region One) to examine the status of several projects that remain incomplete or are significantly behind schedule.
The session formed part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and ensure that commitments made to citizens in hinterland and coastal regions alike are fulfilled in a timely manner.
Minister Manickchand emphasised the importance of delivering on these projects, noting that delays directly impact the quality of life and opportunities available to residents.

She was joined by Minister of Housing, Collin Croal, and Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Sarah Browne-Shadeek, both of whom have extensive familiarity with Region One.
“Their contributions centred on addressing infrastructural gaps, improving community services, and advancing housing and social development initiatives tailored to the needs of the region’s residents,” a statement from the Ministry of Local Government noted.
Also present at the meeting were Anand Persaud, Director General within the Ministry, and Permanent Secretary Mr Miguel Choo-Kang, who provided administrative and technical insights into the way forward.
In late September, Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukhai, had visited several schools under construction in Region Seven, where she advised contractors that schools under construction in the region must be completed on time, and the Government will not be tolerating any delays.
“We would like to see that all the contracts we have awarded are completed in a timely manner,” she added.
“We are going to hold contractors to their timelines,” Minister of Education Sonia Parag, who was with Minister Sukhai and regional officials, had also declared.