Region 10 poised for massive transformation – Min Croal

…urges residents to brush aside agents of regression

Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal joined residents in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) on Wednesday evening for the regional flag-raising ceremony in observance of Guyana’s 56th Independence Anniversary.

The event was held at the Linden-Georgetown Bus Park and was attended by several regional officials including Linden Mayor Waneka Arrindell; Regional Chairman Deron Adams; Regional Executive Officer (REO) Dwight John, as well as members of the Joint Services and others.
Minister Croal, during his feature address, stated that unity was imperative for the continued progress of our country. As such, he urged Lindeners to ignore political actors, whose main goals were to stymie development.

He further reassured residents that the President Irfaan Ali-led Government was committed to ensuring all Guyanese benefit equally from the country’s resources.
“We are committed to reducing poverty and improving the lives of all our citizens. The investment and employment opportunities that can redound to Linden will not be lost,” the Minister said.
Highlighting several development projects, he noted that the Housing and Water Ministry is working towards the development of 600 acres of land, which is expected to produce 2000 house lots for Lindeners.
Simultaneous work is also being executed for the delivery of land titles/transports and relocation and regularisation programmes under the Ministry.
Additionally, the region will benefit from new thoroughfares such as the incoming Linden-to-Mabura Hill Road; academic opportunities through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) and the creation of hundreds of jobs.
Following his remarks, the Minister and officials witnessed a parade by ranks of the Joint Services and the ceremonial hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead.