Dear Editor,
I AM writing to express my profound appreciation and to commend the Government of Guyana for the monumental transformation currently unfolding in the Rupununi.
For decades, residents of Region Nine endured the challenges of laterite roads, which meant battling stifling dust in the dry season and treacherous mud during the rains. Today, that reality has been replaced by modern asphaltic concrete surfaces that are fundamentally improving our quality of life.
The progress in the township of Lethem is particularly remarkable. Seeing the “Old Scheme” in Culvert City and Tabatinga as well as other internal bypasses fully asphalted is a testament to a promise kept.
These upgrades have not only enhanced the aesthetic of our town, but have also drastically reduced vehicle maintenance costs and improved respiratory health for our children and our senior citizens by eliminating persistent dust.
Furthermore, the government’s commitment to internal roads in villages such as Karaudarnau, Shulinab, Nappi, St. Ignatius, Sand Creek, Aishalton and Tiperu, where residents now benefit from smooth, all-weather surfaces, is a clear sign of inclusive development. Beyond the local communities, the ongoing work on the Linden to Mabura Hill corridor, which is progressing toward its 2026 completion, signals a new era of connectivity between the hinterland and the coast.
However, as it relates to the North and Southern Rupununi highways, I humbly appeal for a structured and consistent maintenance programme, so that residents wouldn’t endure the annual agony of the May/June rains, as the daily comfort and safety of our residents depend on the immediate condition of these trails.
I’m quite sure our Regional Executive Officer. Mr. Karl Singh and his technical team have already lobbied the government on the improvements of these two major highways.
These roads are more than just infrastructure; they are lifelines that connect our farmers to markets, our students to schools, and our region to new economic opportunities in tourism and trade.
Therefore, on behalf of the Rupununi people, I want to thank the Minister of Public Works, the Honourable Bishop Juan Edgill and the administration for these sustained investments that are ensuring the Rupununi is no longer “left behind” but is instead at the forefront of Guyana’s national modernisation.
As I conclude, I wish to extend my sincerest congratulations to His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the entire administration on their re-election and the commencement of their second term in office.
This renewed mandate is a clear reflection of the people’s confidence in his vision for “One Guyana” and the transformative progress achieved over the last five years. May this second term be marked by even greater milestones in national development and unity.