A $37 million investment in a modern guest house is creating new opportunities for tourism and community development in Waramuri Village in the Moruca sub district, Region One, with the project expected to generate revenue and strengthen the village’s long-term growth.
The guest house was financed through a capital grant from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (MOAA) and completed using funding from the Low–Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), making it one of the village’s most significant development projects.
During an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Saturday, Toshao Vivan Edwards described the facility as a major milestone for the community.
“This is one of the greatest achievements for our community. We never had a guest house before, and now we can accommodate visitors and generate revenue for our village,” Toshao Edwards said.
The guest house was constructed by skilled workers from within the village, showcasing the community’s capacity to successfully deliver major infrastructure projects.
According to the Toshao, while the guest house may not provide direct employment on a consistent basis due to the current number of visitors, the revenue generated will support village development, emergency assistance for residents, and the maintenance of the facility.
A committee of four Community Service Officers oversees the management and upkeep of the guest house, with additional CSOs assisting whenever necessary.
The fully equipped facility includes a modern kitchen that guests may use for an additional fee, providing added convenience for visitors while creating another source of income for the village.
Toshao Edwards said residents are proud of the completed project, noting that many returning community members have expressed admiration for the quality of the facility.
He also expressed gratitude to the government of Guyana for making the project possible through the LCDS programme and encouraged other Amerindian communities to carefully plan projects that will deliver lasting benefits.
“We are grateful to be among the beneficiaries of the LCDS programme. With careful planning and community support, villages can undertake projects that bring lasting benefits to their people,” the Toshao stated. [DPI]
