President Ali declares ‘Every community is part of the govt’s development plan’

On Tuesday afternoon, President Irfaan Ali visited Independence Boulevard (Punt Trench), to assess the ongoing enhancement project.

The President stressed that this forms part of the government’s national approach to development, “This is one of the major transformational projects we’re doing in this community. This project will not only uplift the entire community, it will provide new areas for recreation, the boulevard, the new lanes of road, the new walkway, it will enhance the general appearance of the community.”

Ali pointed out that the government will work together with the people to ensure that they have equal access to development opportunities.

“But importantly, this project is going to enhance the value here and it’s not only about this project. We’re going to look at all the cross streets and all the drains in Albouystown upgrading them into concrete walkways and pathway. And concrete roads where the space allow. We are going to clean back all of the drainage and we’re going to set aside the piece of land,” the President said.

He expressed the view that this is not only geared towards ensuring the lives of all Guyanese are improved but also aligned with the ‘One Guyana’ vision.

Ali asserted, “We’re going to take all of the services and give people small areas to have common services so that they will not lose their economic income. So, this is part of what we’re doing to transform every community in our country to brig value, to create greater prosperity to improve living standards and the livelihood of everyone.”

The President said that his Administration has been working tirelessly to create a future in which all Guyanese, regardless of where they live, would have equal opportunities for progress.

It was noted that Ali has been travelling to various communities around Guyana to spread the concept of ‘One Guyana’ and to address the concerns of citizens.

“I’m very pleased to walk through the entire community today. As I said, every single community as far as time gives us the opportunity, we’ll be visiting to ensure that we walk with the people, walk with all the people of the country to uplift their lives, to bring development to every community,” he added.

Junior Public Works Minister, Deodat Indar also accompanied the president.