President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced plans to enhance the working conditions of some 500 fisherfolk at Mon Repos on the East Coast Demerara (ECD).
The head of state met with the fishermen and women in the community, where a number of issues were addressed, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
A construction project for an access road is set to commence in the upcoming week, fulfilling a commitment previously made by the head of state during a previous engagement.
Additionally, a ramp will be constructed to help the fishermen in bringing their produce onshore.
The dredging of the waterway in the area is also on the agenda, to address the current challenges faced by boats due to shallow waters.
“I am here just to tell you that those things that you raised with us, we have already started to work on it. I have asked the Ministries of Agriculture and Public Works to make the resources available,” the head of state said.
Among other major concerns highlighted during the engagement was the lack of land transport for households in the area.
Ali noted the importance of resolving any outstanding issues among neighbours to expedite the process of providing the ownership documents to the residents.
He expressed his commitment at ensuring that the necessary legal requirements are swiftly addressed, with the aim of facilitating the issuance of transports or titles to residents before the end of the August.
