Region 9 receives minibuses and tractor

Georgetown, GINA, December 23, 2012

As 2012 draws to a close, the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs is pushing to deliver on promised assistance to Amerindian communities. It is in this regards that subject Minister Pauline Sukhai, just three weeks after visiting Region Nine, returned for three-days (December 21-23), and delivered on pledged support for transportation assistance to Taushida, Wowetta and Surama.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai handing over tractor to Toshao Paul Issaacs of Taushida

Taushida, received a brand-new John Deere tractor to the tune of $10M, whilst Wowetta and Surama each benefitted from a mini-bus costing $2.9M. Taushida will use the tractor to support its farming activities whilst the mini-buses will reduce transportation woes of the village council and residents of the Region Nine communities.

Despite the year 2012 being a challenging one for the Ministry with several projects affected by budget cut including those that support Amerindian villages’ development, the Ministry has striven, and sought to deliver on all commitments made to Amerindian communities whether it relates to boosting transportation or electricity via solar panels.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai hands over minibus keys to Toshao Michael Allicock of Surama

During Minister Sukhai’s November 29-December 3 visit to the Region, Katoka, Toka, Shea and Pai Pang each received a tractor and trailer costing $10M. A motorcycle was delivered to Senior Councillor Gloria Duarte of Rupertee Village, South Rupununi, to assist her in carrying out her functions, and for community purposes, especially for health care.