Based on a commitment made by Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo during a recent visit, $100 million has been earmarked to upgrade several internal roads from laterite to concrete at Campbelltown, an Amerindian village in Potaro-Siparuni, Region Eight, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated on Wednesday.
Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, who met with community members on Wednesday made it clear that the project will be undertaken by those living there. Edghill was accompanied by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag.
He explained that the community-driven initiative is part of the government’s efforts to retain economic benefits within the village where major projects are being undertaken.
