SOUTH America’s largest freshwater fish, the arapaima, is rare and is protected by law in Guyana.

Minister of Indigenous Peoples Affairs’, Sydney Allicock, recently made a donation towards efforts to save the fish that are at risk of dying due to the drying up of the Yupukari River and other waterways.
This situation was brought to the Minister’s attention during a meeting with the North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB).

The money donated will go towards the purchasing of fuel for boats to go on rescue missions. Also, Conservation International (CI) will be contributing to the effort. The commitment was made by Technical Director of CI, Rene Edwards to provide the use of their vehicles.

The donation was received by treasurer of the NRDDB, Lakeram Haynes. Members of the NRDDB thanked Minister Allicock for his support to protect the fish, and committed to acting as quickly as possible to rescue those affected.

(GINA)