A TEAM from the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI), led by Chief Executive Officer Shaik Baksh, recently visited Region Nine to assess the progress of water supply and other related projects in the area.
The aim of the visit was to ensure the efficient distribution of clean water to the residents of the region.

During the visit, the team inspected several water supply systems in villages, including St. Ignatius, Nappi, Quarrie, Quiko, Kumu, Baitoon, Hiowa, and Parishara, as well as Lethem.

In Quarrie, the drilling of a well is currently underway, while in Quiko, the drilling has been completed, and water distribution is set to commence in two weeks. Furthermore, the village of Nappi will witness the completion of the distribution network and storage facility in the first quarter of this year. This project is being funded by the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF).

In Parishara, the drilling of a well has been completed, and construction has commenced on the storage facility. Additionally, a well is currently being drilled in Hiowa. During the visit to St. Ignatius, residents expressed their need for another well, as plans are afoot to have a housing area developed there. In Baitoon, two wells have been successfully drilled, and the team also assessed the water supply in Cumu.

Baksh expressed his satisfaction with the completion of these projects, which will significantly benefit the residents of the region. He also highlighted that all the wells are currently distributing water at a normal level of service, since, despite the drought conditions affecting the region, the production of water from GWI wells has not declined.

The GWI is now focused on building climate-resilient infrastructures to better serve the residents in the region. As a gesture of support, Mr. Baksh handed over a new Toyota vehicle to GWI’s Regional Manager, John Yow. This vehicle will aid in the provision of better water service to residents of Lethem.