There was asphalted road on Essequibo Coast prior to 1992 , Anil was probably too young at the time or never visited the Essequibo coast.

Django posted:

There was asphalted road on Essequibo Coast prior to 1992 , Anil was probably too young at the time or never visited the Essequibo coast.

The man said Essequibo did not have an asphalted main road. Not helpful to misquote what he said.

Dondadda posted:

Django posted:

There was asphalted road on Essequibo Coast prior to 1992 , Anil was probably too young at the time or never visited the Essequibo coast.

The man said Essequibo did not have an asphalted main road. Not helpful to misquote what he said.

Where is the Main Road on the Essequibo Coast ?

In my teenage years traveled the Essequibo Coast from Adventure to Devonshire Castle ,more than one time, on some trips we overnight ,one of my friend had a Kawasaki motor cycle who had relatives there. In my early twenty's live with one of my cousin in Richmond for about a month.

That is how the PNC roll. They like to claim things they don’t deserve. Look how quickly they put padlocks on the gates of those compounds in 2015. When the PPP won in 1992 those compounds didn’t even have fences.

Essequibo exemplifies development under PPPC’s 21 year rule – President

Jun 15, 2014 News

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Georgetown, GINA, October 13, 2013

The transformation that has taken place on the Essequibo Coast during the 21 years of People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), rule and the attempts by the political opposition to derail the country from advancing further were some of the highlights of President Donald Ramotar’s address on the Essequibo coast last evening at the 21st anniversary observance of the Return of Democracy.

The Head of State’s address came after former President Bharrat Jagdeo, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Minister of Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, other government and regional officials rallied residents for support even in the toughest of times.

Earlier in the day, President Ramotar held a meeting with stakeholders from the business community in the Region where the need for expansion of the thoroughfare and new street lights were identified.

The President while addressing the rally reflected on the deplorable state of physical infrastructure on the Essequibo coast prior to the ruling party taking office.

“This road… to come from Adventure, it used to take five and six hours. I experienced that personally coming to this coast… this road used to be called abortion road. Today it is 38 miles of paved roads,” President Ramotar said.

Investments in the region’s physical infrastructure today stands at $528.21M. The targets have been rehabilitation and expansion of major highway, upgrade of almost 90 percent of internal community roads and upgrade of farm to market roads from mud dams to fair weather roads.

As the President turned his attention to the social sector, Essequibo again stood out, particularly where education is concerned.

The country’s top CSEC performers hail from that area. Two students copped 20 and 18 grade ones respectively which will likely help Guyana to retain the top spot in the Caribbean for a second consecutive year, President Ramotar said optimistically.

Their successes were attributed to the investments that have been made in the education sector throughout the country.

During the period 1992 to 2012 all schools in Region Two were rehabilitated while new facilities were constructed. Among them are the Aurora and Wakapoa Secondary Schools, the establishment of the Guyana School of Agriculture and the Essequibo Technical Institute.

Wakapoa Secondary School with an accompanying dorm, was the first for the hinterland area within the region.

The president expounded on other pioneering initiatives like the University of Guyana’s plan to introduce online courses, and the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) that seeks to equip the population with the knowledge of computers.

He explained to residents the endless possibilities that Information Communication Technology (ICT) offer, like working in the comfort of one’s own home.

The Government is making the investments with the overall goal of transforming Guyana into a developed state, but in the new political dispensation, that process has constantly been challenged.

The Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) for example was voted down by the parliamentary opposition majority even though the benefits of the project to the Guyanese economy are well known.

As a tourism boost, the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and the construction of the internationally branded Marriott Hotel were targeted, but for the political opposition, the aim was to defeat.

Additionally, with plans to build a Specialty Hospital and offer services to locals and foreigners at a fraction of the original cost, the aim was to promote health tourism. That project too has been shot down by opposition legislators.

Under the new political dispensation, the Tenth Parliament has made no achievement other than budget cuts and opposition piloted resolutions that are counterproductive and contrary to legislative norms and practices.

Meanwhile, Jagdeo in a highly charged address said the Parliamentary scenario has exposed the true nature of the political opposition to defeat all of Government’s policy initiatives  strategised for every sector.

Beginning with the takeover of the speaker and the deputy speaker’s chair, the former President elaborated on every developmental project that was rejected and the constant accusations levelled against the Government about corruption.

At the request of government a seven- part debate on corruption was broadcast live on state television.

President Ramotar said the Government maintains a transparent record and has always been determined to root out corruption. Auditing of reports of all state entities each year is a  feature he said,  that was  never encouraged under the People’s National Congress (PNC).

Del Conte road project to be a boon to farmers and miners

Posted by: GxMedia in NewsOctober 14, 2015 0 Comments

The Del Conte Road

The coalition government is forging ahead with plans, inherited from the previous administration, to build the Del Conte Road on the east bank of the Essequibo River and possibly bridge that waterway to connect to Bartica, according to the Government Information Agency (GINA).

The current administration has plans to significantly boost the infrastructural transport network in Region Three, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara through that road which was first conceptualised by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)-led administration in the 1960s.

These plans are intended to provide better access for farmers, and those in the mining industry.

Geoffrey Vaughn, Coordinator of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Works Services Group, in a recent interview with GINA, indicated that the feasibility studies for the Del Conte road project will soon be completed, after which works will be done.

“This is one of the roads that came on stream (and) which would add towards the mining industry, and persons using it as one of the alternative routes in getting to those areas such as Bartica,” Vaughn explained.

This road project fits completely into the entire National Transport Network, as it provides a complete ring in the current transport network.

 “You can ring around the East Bank Road, get into the highway to Linden, get from Linden into Lethem and other mining industries, then you come in from the other end, which is East Bank Essequibo, and you can also access and meet to Linden… you’re looking at a complete link now, so it makes things either better for some persons who may be coming from the Essequibo Coast, Leguan, Wakenaam and those areas and who may want to get into the mining industry, and instead of having to use the longer route, you can actually drive across, and then use your necessary alternative transportation to get into the hinterland,” Vaughn explained.

This project forms part of the administration’s overall plan, which is to ensure accessibility around the economic activities in Guyana. 

The Del Conte road begins at Parika, East Bank Essequibo, and goes all the way down the East Bank Essequibo area into Goshen. For persons to get from Goshen to Bartica, a boat may have to be used; however, the Ministry is exploring a number of options, including the building of a bridge network across the Essequibo River.

“The feasibility studies are ongoing, and we are expecting that as soon as that feasibility study is wrapped up, we will be able to make some decisions in terms of whether or not we use a bridge, or go with a steamer service or pontoon, whichever way works in terms of economic feasibility,” Vaughn outlined.

 

The completed feasibility study will guide the administration as regards which alignment serves best for the construction of the road, as one currently exists, which runs parallel to the Essequibo River.

The road network runs through the Parika farmlands, and farmers do utilise the river in some areas, to transport their produce to the markets. With the road, mobility and produce movement will be made much easier.

 

“Coming out of the East Bank Essequibo, there is quite a lot of farming in terms of provision, cash crops, and other produce, that come out from those areas that would also benefit, because some of the farmers may use the river, and with the road coming into being now, it’s obvious it becomes a little easier for them to determine whether or not the alternative routes of using the road is better than using the river, so it gives them choices now,” Vaughn indicated.

It was also pointed out that the current state of the road does not permit persons to drive directly from Parika to Goshen, as some parts are impassable, and other parts are mere trails.

Further, plans are being reviewed for the bridging of the Essequibo Islands, as this will allow Leguan to be connected to Wakenaam and the Essequibo.

The Del Conte Road, named after a Venezuelan firm, was first conceptualiused in the 1960s by the then PPP government of then Premier, Cheddi Jagan, but that project later flopped because of alleged mismanagement.

For years, the People’s National Congress-led administration had often reminded the PPP of that project as an example of failure and alleged corruption. 

Prior to the PPP losing the May 11, 2015 general elections for the first time in 23 years, it had revived that road project which is now inherited by the coalition-led administration of which he PNC-Reform is a major partner.

The coalition government is forging ahead with plans, inherited from the previous administration, to build the Del Conte Road on the east bank of the Essequibo River and possibly bridge that waterway to connect to Bartica, according to the Government Information Agency (GINA).

The current administration has plans to significantly boost the infrastructural transport network in Region Three, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara through that road which was first conceptualised by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)-led administration in the 1960s.

Excellent statement ,unfortunately during the period of PPP government from 1992 to 2015 ,road wasn't built.

Django posted:

The coalition government is forging ahead with plans, inherited from the previous administration, to build the Del Conte Road on the east bank of the Essequibo River and possibly bridge that waterway to connect to Bartica, according to the Government Information Agency (GINA).

The current administration has plans to significantly boost the infrastructural transport network in Region Three, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara through that road which was first conceptualised by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)-led administration in the 1960s.

 

Excellent statement ,unfortunately during the period of PPP government from 1992 to 2015 ,road wasn't built.

Is that what you gather... lol 

Investments in the region’s physical infrastructure today stands at $528.21M. The targets have been rehabilitation and expansion of major highway, upgrade of almost 90 percent of internal community roads and upgrade of farm to market roads from mud dams to fair weather roads.

Done under PPPC government. 

Dave posted:

Django posted:

The coalition government is forging ahead with plans, inherited from the previous administration, to build the Del Conte Road on the east bank of the Essequibo River and possibly bridge that waterway to connect to Bartica, according to the Government Information Agency (GINA).

The current administration has plans to significantly boost the infrastructural transport network in Region Three, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara through that road which was first conceptualised by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)-led administration in the 1960s.

 

Excellent statement ,unfortunately during the period of PPP government from 1992 to 2015 ,road wasn't built.

Is that what you gather... lol 

Yep !!! missed this part , take care when posting some of the articles ,it make the PPP look bad.

The Del Conte Road, named after a Venezuelan firm, was first conceptualiused in the 1960s by the then PPP government of then Premier, Cheddi Jagan, but that project later flopped because of alleged mismanagement.

For years, the People’s National Congress-led administration had often reminded the PPP of that project as an example of failure and alleged corruption.