President Donald Ramotar last weekend handed over two cheques valued $1.5M each to Wowetta village while equipment and money were distributed to other villages in the Rupununi, Region Nine.
According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release, Ramotar presented the cheques to senior councillor Bertie Xavier for the construction of a village office and an eco-tourism project. The project is expected to create jobs and training opportunities in hospitality and tour guiding. Persons will also be trained to conduct cassava processing demonstrations.
The president also told community members that