MOAA hands over solar system, sports gear to Region 8

Government in keeping with its commitment to provide an improved standard of living for Guyana’s Indigenous population has been making significant investments in Amerindian communities. On March 26, 2010, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs handed over one complete solar system and sports gear to the Village of Kamana.

Kamana, is a small Amerindian village located in Region 8. The Village has a population of 220 persons mainly of the Patamona nation.

Handing over the equipment on behalf of the Ministry was Norman Whittaker, Liaison Officer to the Minister, while Mr. Derek Williams, Toshao of Kamana received the items on behalf of the village at the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Thomas and Quamina Streets, Georgetown.



The 130 watt solar system will be used to provide electricity to the community centre, while the sports gear will be distributed to the Villages of Kamana and Kurukabaru Youth Clubs. The sports gear included tennis, cricket, football and volley ball sets.

The Toshao also collected his 2009 Presidential Grant of $1.2M which will be used by the Village to stock its village shop. A capital grant of $1.2M was also given to the Toshao for the construction of a Village Office. This is in keeping with the Ministry’s thrust to support and strengthen the level of governance and provide support for the development of income generation projects managed by the Amerindian communities.

Toshao Williams expressed his appreciation saying that he is very grateful for the donation to the Village. The items, he said will help to foster the development of his Village and people.