CONTRIBUTION OF THE HON. GILROY USHER 2023/2024 BUDGET DEBATE

Continued from page 18 because the lots filled by the MIDH for those houses in the current fiscal year are now ready for construction.

Madam Speaker: As Area Representative for Port Loyola, I recognize the importance of jobs for people to care for their families and live with dignity. For that reason, I continue to make every effort to secure employment for the residents of my division in both the private and public sector. Additionally, in promoting self-employment, I have assisted over 75 constituents with $500.00 grants in supplies for their small businesses to enable them to provide better services to the community.

With the CDC for Port Loyola in the new fiscal year over fifty additional small businesses in my area will be assisted with $500.00 grants in supplies to enable them to improve their service to the public.

Madam Speaker: In promoting sports in Port Loyola am currently upgrading the basketball court in the Jane Usher area with funds from the current budget. This upgrade includes new bleachers, resurfacing of the court, and the building of a football field among other things.

Madam Speaker: The upgrade of sporting facilities in Port Loyola will continue with the upgrade of the basketball courts on Neal’s Pen Rd and cor. Central American Blvd. and Faber’s Rd. with funds in the new budget.

Madam Speaker: A careful study of the draft estimates of Revenue and Expenditures for fiscal year 2023/ 2024 clearly shows that it is filled with carefully thought-out programs to ensure a better life for all Belizeans.

Madam Speaker: On behalf of the residents of Port Loyola I fully support this Budget. Thank you.

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