– residents thank Government for distribution

RESIDENTS of Capoey Lake and Mission in Region Two have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Dr. Irfaan Ali and the Government of Guyana following the distribution of 190 black water tanks, fulfilling a commitment made earlier this year at the National Toshaos Conference.

On Tuesday, one hundred and ninety families from Capoey Lake and Mission received the tanks to assist with their household water storage needs. The initiative was led by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, who was accompanied by GWI’s Hinterland Services Director, Mr. Ramchand Jailall, and other village representatives.
Both Mission and Capoey Lake already have functioning water supply systems, and the addition of the tanks will enhance storage capacity, reliability, and access to clean water, especially during

dry periods.
Minister Croal highlighted that the Government of Guyana has invested approximately $100 million in constructing water systems for riverine communities in Region Two. He also announced further expansions in 2025 for Capoey and Mashabo, aimed at boosting the quality of water services in those areas.
“Already this year, new wells have been completed in Dredge Creek, St. Monica, Karawab, Bethany, and Akawini, reflecting the government’s ongoing commitment to improving water access in hinterland and Indigenous communities,” the Minister said.

Village Toshoa, Wendy Francis, welcomed the initiative on behalf of her community, stressing that it was both timely and much-needed.
“Residents had challenges in storing water, so I requested the tanks for my village. Today, we are happy for this, and I must thank the Government of Guyana for delivering,” Francis said.
The distribution exercise is part of the Ali administration’s broader commitment to equitable development and improving living conditions across all regions, particularly in hinterland and riverine communities.