Only 30% of Region Two capital projects completed – Chairman

… expresses dissatisfaction with pace of projects

Region Two Chairman Devanand Ramdatt believes the awarding of contracts in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) should be done based on a contractor’s ability to complete quality projects in a timely manner. Ramdatt made these comments during an interview with Guyana Times, pointing out that many projects

in the region have started but have not be completed as stipulated by contracts. The Regional Chairman stated that most of the projects in various schools in the region should have been done during the August vacation, hence giving teachers ample time to prepare for the new school year, but this was not done. He explained that several projects are still incomplete and the majority of children and parents are inconvenienced as a result.
On that note, he disclosed that according to reports he received, only 30 per cent of capital project have been completed. This, he said, is not good for Region Two, further noting his dissatisfaction.
“Last year the region suffered since most of the budget went back to the National Treasury. I really hope this year it doesn’t reoccur,” Ramdatt explained.
He added that he is dissatisfied that the Regional Executive Officer (REO), Rupert Hopkinson failed to implement decisions made by the Regional Democratic Council to have consultations with project beneficiaries before they commence. He also said the REO as Chairman of the Regional Tender Board failed to convene Tender Board meetings in a timely manner; hence, contractors are given contracts

late, resulting into delays.
Ramdatt is of the view that the REO should speed up the process of projects and avoid money from the region’s budget being returned.
Many teachers and parents are currently complaining, since several projects conducted in various schools are incomplete.