Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday stressed that transformational projects are underway and in the works for Bartica in Region Seven.
According to a release from his office, he cited the planned Timehri to Bartica Road link. He also adverted to upgrades to hospitals in Bartica and construction of a $10m bond at the Bartica Hospital.
Introduction of the flagship initiative Picture Archiving Computing System (PACS) at the Bartica Hospital, the establishment of a $26.3m Maternal and Child Health Centre, Government’s solar farms project, recommencement of the Bartica Stelling project, commissioning of a $177m modern Bartica Magistrate’s Court and the improvement in water services and delivery with the replacement of old transmission mains were also other projects he homed in on.
He delivered these remarks at the Golden Beach Pavilion where he officially opened the Bartica Summer Splash Regatta, which he described as an important annual ritual in Guyana.
“Our country is on the brink of massive economic development, and wherever that occurs, we must ensure that every community, every region, and every citizen can enjoy the benefits that will come with these positive changes. It means that our interest in Bartica extends beyond sports. It means that our interest in Bartica encompasses every aspect of our citizens’ social progress and prosperity”, he said.
He also expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the Regatta Committee and others.
“I wish to take this time to acknowledge the hard work of the Bartica Business Development Committee, a group of local businesspersons who, through their love and vested interest in the development of Bartica, have come together to host this event. The group has expressed its commitment to giving back to their community while promoting and encouraging the development of business in Bartica through these and other initiatives”, he said.
The Bartica Regatta has returned after a two-year hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic.
