Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo tells more than 12,000 small contractors on the government’s pre-qualified list that each will be allocated at least one contract before the year ends. Speaking to hundreds of residents at an event covered by both outlets, he provides the assurance as contractors seek clarity on the timing of awards.
Jagdeo’s statement includes a specific reference to regional allocations. He says this commitment covers all 530 contractors who qualified in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), alongside contractors in other areas included on the broader pre-qualified list. The reporting frames the remarks as a response to concerns among small contractors about whether they will receive work within the current year.
Both sources present the message as a guarantee tied to the pre-qualified status of the businesses and contractors, indicating that the government plans to distribute at least one contract to every qualifying contractor before the year concludes.
