SOME 520 hampers and over 2,000 face masks were handed over, on Tuesday, to toshaos and community leaders in Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) to aid households that are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Making the presentations were Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Campbell-Sukhai; Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall; Civil Defence Commission’s (CDC) Director-General, Lieutenant-Colonel Kester Craig and Deputy Director Major, Loring Benons.

The communities of Potarinau, Katuur, Baitoon, Quiko, Sand Creek, Wowetta, Rupertee, Annai and Aranaputa are all expected to benefit from this initiative. The team received a warm welcome and appreciative words from residents of the various communities for the much-needed support they will benefit from.