Chenapau village to improve livelihood with several developmental projects
Chenapau, an Amerindian village in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), is advancing its development by utilising funds provided by the Amerindian Affairs Ministry through the Presidential Grants programme and the Economic Investment Fund.
Subject Minister Pauline Sukhai recently inspected some of the projects being undertaken by the Chenapau Village Council, and has expressed satisfaction with the pace of work. Among the projects are a village guest house that is being constructed with funds from the Presidential Grant which is provided annually by the Ministry, and an information and communications technology (ICT) hub, which is intended to bridge the communication gap in the village.
Minister Sukhai was accompanied by Project Coordinator Besham Ramsaywack and Community Development Officer (CDO) Kurt Perreia
“I am very pleased that the village has been able to complete these two projects… They have a rich culture here. They have a [water] fall up the river, and they have a lot of wildlife. They have flora, fauna and, more so, the people are very friendly and hospitable,” Minister Sukhai said while speaking on that village’s tourism potential.
The guest house being constructed at Chenapau
Currently in the furnishing stage, the guest house is expected to be completed within six weeks. The ICT hub has been completed, and is awaiting the installation of computer systems and internet connectivity.
Minister Sukhai has commended the residents for their eagerness to develop the community. “I think Chenapau is moving apace, and they have shown their willingness to advance their village and to ensure that they enter into sustainable sectors too,” the minister told the Department of Public Information (DPI) after inspecting the projects.
Deputy Toshao Derrick Williams has expressed appreciation to the Government for supporting the journey of the village in advancing development and creating economic independence through these various projects.
Deputy Toshao of Chenapau, Derrick Williams
“For this benab particularly, we’re going to benefit in ways like accommodating guests. It could be tourists, it could be passersby, it could be Government officials,” he said.
Chenapau is also going to benefit from additional revenues earned from the sale of Guyana’s carbon credits.
Minister Sukhai was accompanied to Chenapau by Project Coordinator Besham Ramsaywack and Community Development Officer (CDO) Kurt Perreia.
