Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh yesterday oversaw the signing of contracts for the construction of 287 community roads in Region Six totalling $8.8 billion.
A release from the Ministry of Finance said that the works will be carried out by 200 contractors. Joining the finance minister in overseeing the signing of the contracts, which took place at the Albion Community Centre Ground were Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill and a team from that Ministry as well as Regional Chairman, David Armogan and other regional officials.
Speaking at the ceremony, Singh said that it might seem like a simple signing ceremony but an initiative that will see 287 roads in communities across the length and breadth of Region Six being rebuilt and, in some cases being rebuilt for the first time is a momentous occasion.