BUDGET 2023: IMPROVING LIVES TODAY, Budget 2023: Regional Allocations

Transportation, first-time electricity, improved education and health services for Region One

Withsome $546 million allocated for the development of healthcare and education in Region One, residents will continue to benefit from improved public services.

This assurance was given by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall during the Consideration of Estimates on Wednesday (February 1, 2023) in the Parliamentary Committee of Supply.

The minister highlighted several interventions the residents of region can anticipate, including the distribution of boats and outboard engines to assist with the transportation of students to and from schools.

Some of the areas to benefit include St. Nicholas, Santa Cruz, Kwebanna, St. Bede’s Mission, Kariakau and areas along the Barama river. “We are practically providing transportation for all of the school children in the riverain areas of Region One. That’s a commitment of President Ali,” the minister underscored.

To ensure students and teachers have a comfortable learning environment, a number of infrastructural works will also be undertaken in the Barima- Waini region.