One thousand more part-time workers were yesterday hired in Region Six bringing the total number of persons employed under the programme in the region to 5000.
Meanwhile, 700 small business owners received a 200,000 cash grant to assist them in their business ventures during an outreach by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo.
Additionally, some 300 more roads to the tune of $10b will be done in Region Six this year, Jagdeo announced yesterday.
