Region 5 commits $9M for repair of Burma road

The Region Five administration has made $9M available to begin repairs to the deteriorating road at Burma, West Coast Berbice, which is used primarily by truckers who transport paddy to a rice milling facility in the area.

This is according to Pubic Works Minister Robeson Benn, who told the National Assembly on Wednesday that six weeks ago an examination of the road was carried out by the Works Ministry and an estimate of $80M was produced for complete repairs to the road.

Benn made these disclosures while responding to a question from