With local government elections set for tomorrow, residents of the township of Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast say the economy is at a “standstill” and called for the establishment of more industries to provide job opportunities.
“Over the last 10 years the town is at one stage all the time. The young people are out of school with nothing to do,” they said.
“We need to have these industries to create jobs especially for women and early school leavers. That would help to improve the living conditions and more money would circulate.”
According to them, “The women have nothing to do and instead of being involved in ‘talking name’ [gossiping], they can do something constructive.”
The residents also called for the establishment of a branch of the University of Guyana in the township.
They pointed out that many people have to leave their homes,