Dear Editor,
Regional Chairman of Region Six Zulfikar Mustapha, at a recent visit to the #43 Fish Complex on the Corentyne disclosed that Region Six would soon become the “economic powerhouse of Guyana”. The Chairman noted that over the years, the government has been spending millions of dollars on Region Six, which in effect would modernize the region.
Among the projects mentioned that were undertaken and are presently being undertaken are: the $170M Skeldon Sugar Factory and Co- Generation Plant, the spanking new highway from New Amsterdam to Moleson Creek a Science Laboratory at the University of Guyana Campus at John’s, Port Mourant, a garment factory at Tain which would provide jobs for dozens of persons, an Industrial Estate at Hampshire on the Corentyne where furniture establishments, etc. would be set up, multi- million dollar Water Treatment Plant at Skeldon, among others.
The Chairman also noted the biggest project to be undertaken this year: the bridging of the Berbice River.
The Chairman noted the positives of this project which include more trade and business with other parts of the country, and the willingness of persons to visit the region, many of whom might have been reluctant before the bridge would have been built.
It can be seen that Region Six is definitely on the brink of massive development.
Yours faithfully,
Shellon Hamilton- Bowry
