Several opposition members of parliament (MPs) from rural constituencies say delays in the implementation of the Government’s $45- billion SPARK (Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network) Programme are making it harder to respond to complaints from residents.

Speaking at a People’s National Party (PNP) press conference in Kingston on Tuesday, the MPs stressed that they support the road- rehabilitation initiative but are concerned about long delays, slow progress, and poor communication surrounding the project.

St James Southern MP Nekeisha Burchell said information presented at the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) suggested that several roads in oOpposition-held constituencies may not qualify for repairs under the programme’s selection criteria.