The stadium slated for Palmyra, Region Six is expected to be functional by the end of 2025 as clearing of land has already commenced at the location, President Irfaan Ali disclosed yesterday as his office wrapped up a two-day programme in Ber-bice.
According to the President, with the housing programme at Fort and the urban area at Palmyra, this year over $10b is expected to be expended in private and public investments.
In October 2022, President Ali detailed the development slated for Palmyra, on the East Berbice including the building of the new International Cricket Council-standard stadium. At that time, he had said that they had already approved private sector investment for a new state-of-the-art mall, a new hotel, a recreational centre, a hospital, a centre for persons with disabilities, and a call centre.