AFC leader Nigel Hughes announced ambitious infrastructure proposals during a press conference on Friday, including a new transport system connecting Mahaica to Durban Park and Diamond. This initiative is part of the party’s broader infrastructure agenda as they prepare for the 2025 elections.
Hughes outlined plans for each administrative region, emphasizing the development of new roads, stellings, and hubs to support agricultural activities and stimulate economic ventures. He highlighted the party’s commitment to the “25 by 2025” goal, a CARICOM initiative led by President Irfaan Ali, which aims to reduce costly food imports by 25% by the year 2025.
“Region Four could undergo a transport transformation,” Hughes stated, detailing plans for an urban transport center at Durban Park, inspired by similar systems in Jamaica. This proposed transport system will feature light rail and rapid bus services linking Diamond and Mahaica to Durban Park.
Hughes described this venture as part of “major transportation reforms” aimed at improving connectivity and efficiency within the region.
Additionally, the AFC leader announced plans to establish a deepwater port at Clonbrook in Region Five and to position Region Seven as a hub for hydropower and renewable energy solutions.
These proposals reflect the AFC’s strategic vision for enhancing infrastructure and promoting sustainable development across Guyana, as the party gears up for the upcoming elections.
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