Contrary to the statements put forth by government, all is not well in Amerindian communities, several leaders of indigenous communities have said.
Indigenous villages have “grave problems” with the cost of living in their communities, the proper running of schools, health facilities, communication and thus access to information as well as transportation, said Toshao of Arau, Devroy Thomas. Arau, a Region Seven village is located amongst the Pakaraima Mountains close to the Venezuela border.
“Because we live far from the city we seldom have a chance to share our plight to the Guyanese people. We are however aware that the