Opposition Member of Parliament Jermaine Figueira on Wednesday said that while he welcomes the expansion of the Wismar-Mackenzie bridge and development of the Linden-Lethem highway, residents of Region 10, must benefit from owning lands along that corridor for the establishment of businesses.
He made this argument during his budget debate presentation at the 74th Sitting of the National Assembly.
“Mr Speaker, we in Region 10 welcome the expansion of the Wismar- Mackenzie Bridge, our present experience daily is a testament to this need. Further, the building of the Linden to Lethem highway is equally important to our people and region, for the enormous potential it can harness for growth and development. However, our people must benefit from owning lands along that corridor for the establishment of businesses”, Figueira told the house.