(Kaieteur News) – The $221 million newly upgraded Anna Regina Airstrip in Region Two was commissioned on Friday by President Irfaan Ali and members of his Cabinet.

The 2,000-by-50-foot asphalt airstrip, located near Mainstay/Whyaka Village, is expected to improve accessibility, support tourism and business, strengthen emergency response, and open new avenues for economic growth across the Essequibo Coast. The facility includes an apron and a waiting area equipped with restrooms and seating.

Delivering the feature address, President Ali said infrastructure such as airstrips plays a pivotal role in integrating the country, equalizing opportunities for coastal and remote communities alike.