Amerindian Affairs continues hinterland outreaches --- most recent visit to Moruca
Georgetown, GINA, October 8, 2011
Source - GINA
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker receives a warm welcome from a child in Moruca
A team of Government and regional officials today visited Moruca, Region One and met with residents in that sub district, as part of a continuing outreach to various regions throughout the country.
The transformation evident in the Moruca sub region was further corroborated by residents and officials who highlighted the various forms of development in that region.
Among the team were Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker, Region One Vice Chairman Paul Pierre and Region Two Chairman Ali Baksh and Mainstay Toshao Yvonne Pearson.
A large gathering assembled at the market square to listen and share their views with the visiting team.
Residents of Moruca gather to meet with the visiting team
Minister Sukhai highlighted evidence of progress not only in the Moruca sub region but throughout Guyana such as the Takutu Bridge and the Berbice Bridge which are now serving thousands of people. She cited the Takatu Bridge as a land mark achievement coming out of a partnership which has brought about two nations together and people can move freely across the border to and from Brazil and Guyana.
Economically Guyana has made major strides also since the country is no longer working with an Economic Recovery Programme or any other IMF programme.
These are all testimonies of progress, Minister Sukhai affirmed.
She outlined the changes in some of the most remote villages such as Baramita which was only accessible by air until recently when a new road was constructed from Matthew’s Ridge to the village.
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, Mainstay Toshao Yvonne Pearson and Region Two Chairman Ali Baksh at the meeting in Moruca
Minister Whittaker in his remarks made reference to the Reunion Manganese company which is investing heavily in the Matarkai sub region and creating jobs for over 200 persons.
This, he said, is a major transformation in that district.
He also emphasized the benefits that would emerge from the OLPF and the Amaila Falls Hydro project that would accrue to all Guyanese.
Vice Chairman Paul Pierre highlighted some of the major developments in Region One especially as it pertains to infrastructure. He stated that the Moruca sub region received the largest budget allocation for road construction in that Region thereby enhancing the road network and making access easier among villages. Upon completion of all the roads in that sub region there would be 65 miles of road.
The Santa Rosa Market in Moruca
This, Pierre said, was a vision of a former Toshao of Moruca who hoped to see vehicles traversing the roads in that community and today this vision has become a reality.
This is due to the tremendous investment that has been made in constructing and rehabilitating roads in that sub district, he added.
Another major accomplishment was also the construction of the Matthew’s Ridge to Baramita road which allows for easier transportation access. The road network has been so improved that every area in the Matarkai sub region can be accessed by vehicles.
Other improvements have also been made in the health and education sector in 51 of the 53 communities in Region One which have schools and health centres.
Toshao Pearson also urged the gathering to take responsibility for their future and play an active role at all levels in the development of Guyana. She also reflected on the development which is evident throughout the country.
Georgetown, GINA, October 8, 2011
Source - GINA
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker receives a warm welcome from a child in MorucaA team of Government and regional officials today visited Moruca, Region One and met with residents in that sub district, as part of a continuing outreach to various regions throughout the country.
The transformation evident in the Moruca sub region was further corroborated by residents and officials who highlighted the various forms of development in that region.
Among the team were Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker, Region One Vice Chairman Paul Pierre and Region Two Chairman Ali Baksh and Mainstay Toshao Yvonne Pearson.
A large gathering assembled at the market square to listen and share their views with the visiting team.
Residents of Moruca gather to meet with the visiting teamMinister Sukhai highlighted evidence of progress not only in the Moruca sub region but throughout Guyana such as the Takutu Bridge and the Berbice Bridge which are now serving thousands of people. She cited the Takatu Bridge as a land mark achievement coming out of a partnership which has brought about two nations together and people can move freely across the border to and from Brazil and Guyana.
Economically Guyana has made major strides also since the country is no longer working with an Economic Recovery Programme or any other IMF programme.
These are all testimonies of progress, Minister Sukhai affirmed.
She outlined the changes in some of the most remote villages such as Baramita which was only accessible by air until recently when a new road was constructed from Matthew’s Ridge to the village.
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, Mainstay Toshao Yvonne Pearson and Region Two Chairman Ali Baksh at the meeting in MorucaMinister Whittaker in his remarks made reference to the Reunion Manganese company which is investing heavily in the Matarkai sub region and creating jobs for over 200 persons.
This, he said, is a major transformation in that district.
He also emphasized the benefits that would emerge from the OLPF and the Amaila Falls Hydro project that would accrue to all Guyanese.
Vice Chairman Paul Pierre highlighted some of the major developments in Region One especially as it pertains to infrastructure. He stated that the Moruca sub region received the largest budget allocation for road construction in that Region thereby enhancing the road network and making access easier among villages. Upon completion of all the roads in that sub region there would be 65 miles of road.
The Santa Rosa Market in MorucaThis, Pierre said, was a vision of a former Toshao of Moruca who hoped to see vehicles traversing the roads in that community and today this vision has become a reality.
This is due to the tremendous investment that has been made in constructing and rehabilitating roads in that sub district, he added.
Another major accomplishment was also the construction of the Matthew’s Ridge to Baramita road which allows for easier transportation access. The road network has been so improved that every area in the Matarkai sub region can be accessed by vehicles.
Other improvements have also been made in the health and education sector in 51 of the 53 communities in Region One which have schools and health centres.
Toshao Pearson also urged the gathering to take responsibility for their future and play an active role at all levels in the development of Guyana. She also reflected on the development which is evident throughout the country.