The year 2010 began with the economy rather stagnant. However, there is hope of economic recovery. Crossing borders, beyond the "blue bridge" which separates the states of Sucre and Nueva Esparta, increase the difficulties.

The states of Sucre and Nueva Esparta maintain a close relationship as neighbors.

The thrust or stay on the island of Margarita in the economy is echoed in the state of the east, because with all the bad times and still Nueva Esparta is "oxygen" of employment for sucrense.

The 80's is described by the Union of Construction as a "golden age" for the sector. A lack of sufficient manpower on the island, the momentum of construction and real estate sector attracted Margarita native state of Sucre. Some were married and settled areas oflamar, as Achípano, and others just came and went to the region.

With the start of the tourist and commercial Margarita gave other employment opportunities. And so the neighbors were coming, as to the "cord" with island area. Marisol Salazar, a native of El Pilar, notes that Margaret has been a source of employment. "Here is work for all: there sucrense in construction, in bakeries and in touris In my case, I settled in Pampatar, to marry a margariteño "he said.

Antonio Rosales was born in Casanay, Sucre state. As a plumber provides expertise in the
construction.

"This year started very hard. The job does not get as before, but this is transient. I think for after Easter this fits. "

- What do you think is this deadlock?
"I think the shortage of materials, which began late last year. Missing rebar, cement and sand. That incident.

Tirson Garcia, a native of Cariaco, Sucre State, is a bricklayer. For fifteen years he has been linked to the island of Margarita through the mastery of his craft, allowing you to be skilled labor. Despite the experience, feels that 2010 started slow and to date have not yet energizing the economy.

"I hope to employ in the coming days. For now I keep killing Tigritos.

Antonio complains because the situation is not like before. Attributes this to government policies. "Before you had the luxury of getting out of a company and into another. This year we have been around between them and nothing works, because I know the I think that every Venezuelan has the right to employment. We must fight for jobs. Sometimes we can not even collect the fare. We have to pay at least 25 bolivars to reach Chacopata, and if there are going to Cariaco, you have to pay another 30 more. "

With 20 years on the Island, the carupaneras Carlos Sanchez believes that employment is everywhere. You only have to look. "I've been a taxi driver, businessman, worker, bus drivers, I have done everything. At least gives the island to live. " He criticized those who complain, because sometimes people look at a blacksmith or a bricklayer and fails.

At the terminal of El Faro de La Puntilla mornings are moved, and more in season. People manage to survive half as account Luis Barreto, a taxi driver who works alongside 30 other drivers. Most cars are of long standing. Few have air conditioning, but are ready to serve. "This is ugly and economically. Carreritos only move some weekends. Taxi drivers are the thermometer, because when things improve, people take a taxi and go to your destination comfortably. Otherwise, get on the bus. "

ORIENTAL VOICES
Antonio Rosales, a mason.
"I work in construction in the area of plumbing. I'm from Casanay and when I'm on the island I live on the Assumption.

Petra and Marisol Salazar, mother and daughter native of El Pilar, Sucre state.
The first is visiting and Marisol Margarita lives in ten years.

Tirson Garcia, bricklayer.
"For fifteen years working in the construction sector. I hope the situation improves, it began very heavy. "

Margarita Island - News

Written by :

Henrik Bratfeldt

 

Comments (0)

Name

Email

Website

Title

Comment

smaller | bigger

Write the displayed characters

Add Comment