Jagdeo signals tighter Lethem land sharing

Lethem land distribution will be done differently now, according to President Bharrat Jagdeo and he also assured the community that he recognized the need for a better electricity supply and improved airstrip.

During a visit for last weekend’s rodeo, he also noted that a $600M project to upgrade the road that links Lethem to the coastland is underway with government keen on the prospects of the community as a major economic hub.

The road that leads to the community close to the border with Brazil has oftentimes deteriorated severely during the