Infrastructure Upgrading, Additional Services For Amerindian Hostel

Georgetown, December 30, 2009

In addition to the significant developments in Amerindian affairs in 2009, Government will upgrade the Amerindian hostel and introduce more services at the Princes Street, Georgetown venue.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, today at the hostel’s annual luncheon, reminded residents of the developmental plans in store for Amerindians as she explained that Government stands committed to improving their livelihood and sustaining their cultures and traditions.

Residents of the Amerindian Hostel, Princes Street at a Luncheon.

“The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs is always pleased to support Amerindian development which is becoming more visible in the changing appearance of the communities,” Minister Sukhai said.

She said that the commitment and dedication of the PPP/C administration is seen in the delivery of health care, education, and assistance for income generating activities among numerous others.

She noted that the performance of Hinterland students attending Secondary schools in Georgetown has significantly increased over the past few years and that more students are being offered scholarships.

With this in mind Minister Sukhai said, Government has invested a large sum of money to construct a dormitory at Liliendaal, for Amerindian students attending schools in Georgetown.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs addressing residents of the Amerindian hostel, Princes Street.

She reiterated that the Government has established a number of health posts and health centres to provide health care to Amerindians and that they have been trained as Community Health Workers, Medex, Dentex, Community Dental Therapists and nurses to serve their own communities.

Permanent Secretary, Amerindian Affairs Ministry, Nigel Dharamlall noted that since 1992, the administration has placed the development of Amerindian communities as a priority on its agenda with the result being that access has widened to all services and opportunities provided by the Government.