Press Release

 

February 1, 2021 - Honourable Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan A. Edghill today distributed the Government of Guyana COVID-19 Relief Fund to nine Amerindian villages in Region 10.

The relief grant was distributed to the village council leaders for the villages of Hururu, Wikki Calcuni, Wiruni, Kimbia, Sand Hills, Rockstone, Great Falls Malali and Muritaro.

 

According to Minister Edghill the distribution of the grant today was to ensure that there is empowerment, sustainability and vibrancy in the Amerindian communities."

 

Minister Edghill stated to the Toshaos and village Councillors that the development train is moving swiftly and all of us most come on board especially the Amerindian Communities.

 

Further, Minister Edghill sought to highlight the major infrastructural development initiatives that have been implemented for the Amerindian communities since the Dr. Irfaan Ali’s Administration took office over the past six (6) months. Amongst some of those immediate initiatives Minister Edghill outlined, “we met with the Government of India and reformatted the initiative to ensure that; every Amerindian home have electricity through solar power and also to upgrade those that have already been in existence; provision for ownership of land title was once again reintroduced; and also, we opened up the agricultural sector when Cabinet approved one hundred and fifteen trackers and trailers.”

 

Upon charging the Toshaos and village Councillors Minister Edghill admonished that everyone must ensure that there is accountability and transparency, especially amongst village leaders. Minister further posited to the Toshaos and village Councillors to ensure that everyone benefits from the grant, also Amerindians must elevate their thinking as it relates to economic development and investments within their villages and lastly for the Amerindian communities not to take for granted the opportunities that have been given to them.

 

Finally, Minister Edghill encouraged the Toshaos and village Councillors to work together to ensure there is harmony and togetherness for the betterment of Guyana.