The opposition engineered cuts to the National 2012 Budget are now widely known across the country. With the one dollar allocation to several agencies and scrapping of major initiatives, many stand to suffer and to lose out on opportunities for their development.

Over $18 billion worth of projects under the Low Carbon Development Strategy was cut, wiping off projects such as the Amaila Falls Hydro power, solar panels for Amerindians and the Amerindian Development Fund.

Several Amerindians from Region One, Barima Waini upon learning of the budgetary cuts voiced their concerns.

David James, Ricon resident  

I can’t see the ruling party now, just because of one seat can accept this type of behaviour from the opposition and I would directly say that some people voted for change, we got change now and they cutting the budget and if it happened in this first budget next year it would be worse. I think the government needs to review and I personally think there need to be a re-election because we can’t accept a $20B in cuts, it’s not easy and some of our main projects is a total embarrassment for Amerindians who Cheddi Jagan fought for. They never had Amerindians on their agenda when they were in position, it’s through Cheddi and former president Jagdeo Amerindians were recognized.  With this particular gain they belittle Amerindians to the lowest; I’m not feeling comfortable with what they are doing.

Bruce Williams, Kwebanna

We already did our part by voting, I think you all should put your heads together and rule this country, what we could do, we could vote back but we need to do something, this is a sad situation.

Peter Abraham, Karaburi

We were expecting better news. We as Amerindians need a restructure in the budget for the good projects that we have identified to continue. It is sad situation thinking about the youngsters and if you are thinking positively. I don’t see how the combined opposition can think so immaturely.

Dennis John

APNU can do all the arrogant cuts especially in this community; we want to let you know that we are supporters of the PPP/C Government.

Alonzo Cornelius, Toshao, Haimaracabra

I remembered the opposition party, they were indeed planning to cut the presidential grants and some of the funds that would have benefited the different communities and it’s like their plans are coming to pass. We should stand up for our rights and let our voices be heard. We cannot sit and take what is happening presently, it looks like two men ruling one country… and it’s going to get worse.

Errol Sutton, Wallaba

The very first time I had to go to the polling station that was my target the three Ps. And from then to now I can see what the government is doing and I can see truly that the opposition is trying to cut everything that we hold.  I have seen a lot of changes because in the early years I can remember the strikes and the hardness all over.

This is one reason why GINA and NCN has to go. Were they concerned with the Amerind opinion they would have gone out and asked what the people in the know thinks. How about a quoter from the APA? Do you mean th e amerindian community 100 percent believe this baloney the PPP is selling us?

The Amerindians spoke for themselves