– to boost village economy
The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has been dedicating resources towards the improvement of the standard of living of Amerindians across the country, moreso to those who reside in hinterland communities. The Ministry consults with villages to ascertain various needs so that they can be addressed. In satisfying the needs of Wakapau Village, Region 2, Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai Thursday handed over tools and equipment comprising a solar panel and peripheral devices, a Yamaha engine and several mechanical cassava graters, all valued $800,000, to Toshao Lloyd Pereira and Councillor Dennis Richards.
The Minister noted that the items will help to boost transportation, provide additional power supply and also help to produce more cassava bread for commercial purposes which will see the growth of the village economy.
The Toshao expressed gratitude for the contribution, noting that the mechanical cassava grater is important to Wakapau since it is largely dependent on cassava. Each woman in the village produces 500 lbs of grated cassava in three days for making cassava bread for commercial purposes. As such the cassava graters will help to triple production.
The engine and solar panel will also assist in improving the livelihood of villagers. (GINA)