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MINISTER of Amerindian Affairs, Ms. Pauline Sukhai, concluding her ministry’s outreach in Region 9 (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) last weekend, told residents at Surama that the government has delivered as promised. As she spoke, Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Sydney Allicock acknowledged the development of the ministry and government to the Amerindian people from 1992 to date.
Minister Sukhai had been on her inaugural visits to Wowetta and Surama where she delivered two 15-seater minibuses and a tractor/trailer and plough to Taushida.
The donations will help with transportation for schoolchildren and other residents of the villages while the motorcycle would increase visiting by the community development officer CDO to the various communities.
Minister Sukhai was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Nigel Dharamlall, Liaison Officer to the Minister, Ms. Yvonne Pearson and CDOs as she emphasised the Jagan Initiative in 1992 to establish the Amerindian Affairs Ministry, which commenced looking into the welfare of Guyana’s first people.
Sukhai declared:”Twenty-eight years before 1992 these people were not here and little representation was made on their behalf as their poor living conditions etc. were neglected. The PPP/C Government today is proud of its track record in aiding the development of the Amerindian people.”
Similar compliments were offered by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) MP Allicock at the Surama Village handing over ceremony.
At Taushida, where the minister delivered the tractor/trailer and plough and conveyed Christmas cheers to the children of the village on behalf of President Donald Ramotar, she alluded to the development of Amerindian villages over the years and commended them for the work done in eco-tourism, agriculture, poultry and community co-op shops, among the various activities undertaken with presidential grants.
Sukhai admitted that she is hurt by the cuts in this year’s budgetary allocations to the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) and the Hinterland Electrification Project (HEP), initiated by the Opposition.
Residents sought her help to improve education and health and the issuance of birth, national insurance and tax identification number (TIN) certificates and she made notes to follow up.
At Wowetta where the visiting party was also welcomed, she emphasised on the management of the equipment given to the community and said use, care and maintenance should be first and foremost in their operation.
She advised that residents make the best use of them for the development of their community and assist their neighbouring communities.
Minister Sukhai had been on her inaugural visits to Wowetta and Surama where she delivered two 15-seater minibuses and a tractor/trailer and plough to Taushida.
The donations will help with transportation for schoolchildren and other residents of the villages while the motorcycle would increase visiting by the community development officer CDO to the various communities.
Minister Sukhai was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Nigel Dharamlall, Liaison Officer to the Minister, Ms. Yvonne Pearson and CDOs as she emphasised the Jagan Initiative in 1992 to establish the Amerindian Affairs Ministry, which commenced looking into the welfare of Guyana’s first people.
Sukhai declared:”Twenty-eight years before 1992 these people were not here and little representation was made on their behalf as their poor living conditions etc. were neglected. The PPP/C Government today is proud of its track record in aiding the development of the Amerindian people.”
Similar compliments were offered by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) MP Allicock at the Surama Village handing over ceremony.
At Taushida, where the minister delivered the tractor/trailer and plough and conveyed Christmas cheers to the children of the village on behalf of President Donald Ramotar, she alluded to the development of Amerindian villages over the years and commended them for the work done in eco-tourism, agriculture, poultry and community co-op shops, among the various activities undertaken with presidential grants.
Sukhai admitted that she is hurt by the cuts in this year’s budgetary allocations to the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) and the Hinterland Electrification Project (HEP), initiated by the Opposition.
Residents sought her help to improve education and health and the issuance of birth, national insurance and tax identification number (TIN) certificates and she made notes to follow up.
At Wowetta where the visiting party was also welcomed, she emphasised on the management of the equipment given to the community and said use, care and maintenance should be first and foremost in their operation.
She advised that residents make the best use of them for the development of their community and assist their neighbouring communities.
