“Government will continue to work with you” – PM to Indigenous community

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips has expressed the Government’s commitment to the comprehensive advancement of Amerindians, while highlighting their rich heritage as Guyana’s first culture, as well as their contributions to agriculture, environmental protection and conservation.
The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the Kuru Kururu Amerindian Heritage Day celebrations, organised by the Drepaul’s Amerindian Heritage Committee on Saturday at the Kuru Kururu President’s Youth Choice Ground.
He affirmed that the Government is focused on fostering development for all Guyanese, including Amerindians.
To this end, he said: “Our Government will continue to make all these necessary interventions, plans and programmes to bring development to the people of our Amerindian communities wherever they are located.”
Prime Minister Phillips also assured residents of the Government’s ongoing efforts towards strengthening the Indigenous communities while improving its infrastructure, education and other developmental areas with the objective of improving lives and livelihoods in all communities where Amerindians reside.
He further emphasised the Government’s dedication to community development, stating, “You have a Government that is caring, and a Government that is focused on bringing development to your communities.”
In regards to the Government’s efforts aimed at assisting Amerindian communities, Prime Minister Phillips highlighted the establishment of a $2.9B Amerindian Development Fund designated for training and community growth. Additionally, he touched upon the $750M agreement for the sale of carbon credits, with an annual 15% allotment going to Indigenous communities for various development purposes.
Further, he spoke of the extension of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) hubs in over 200 communities, as well as supplying 30,000 eco-conscious energy solutions like residential solar systems to off-grid Amerindian communities.
Prime Minister Phillips then reiterated Government’s unwavering support for all Guyanese and pledged ongoing engagement and collaboration.
“I want you to rest assured that as a Government, we will continue to work with you, we will continue to work with all the people of Guyana, because we believe in development for all the people of Guyana.”
The Prime Minister, who was accompanied by his wife, Mignon Bowen-Phillips, also interacted with scores of residents during the event.