IN a demonstration of the Government of Guyana’s commitment to inclusive national development, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat recently conducted a series of community engagements across several Amerindian villages in Region Nine.

This initiative forms part of a broader countrywide outreach programme being undertaken by various Ministers of Government aimed at strengthening ties between the government and the people through direct interaction and community-level dialogue.

On the most recent stop of his outreach, Minister Bharrat hosted a community meeting in Quatata Village on Wednesday afternoon. He was accompanied by the Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Nine, Karl Singh, along with officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and its affiliated agencies.

During the meeting, residents were given an open platform to raise concerns, discuss challenges facing their communities, and engage directly with the minister and his team. The discussions focused on key development issues, and the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to finding sustainable solutions, and ensuring that no village is left behind.
“As a government, we remain steadfast in our promise to ensure development reaches every village, every community, and every region,” Minister Bharrat told residents, noting that consistent engagement is central to the administration’s people-centred approach.

In addition to the consultations, Minister Bharrat donated essential equipment, including brush-cutters and chainsaws, as well as sporting gear to the villages visited. Children were also delighted to receive toys as part of the outreach.

The visit underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to foster rural development, promote inclusion, and empower hinterland communities through active engagement and tangible support.