Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai during a recent three-day outreach to Region 9 lauded Taushida residents for being productive and ensuring that the presidential grant is put to good use.
The village now has a shop, a sewing shop, a guest house and community centre. However, residents raised concerns about water supply and roads, and Minister Sukhai said that her ministry was unable to assist with the roads due to some challenges with financial resources. She promised to make representation at the Ministry of Housing and Water to deal with the water issue, a release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said.
GINA said that residents raised concerns about misuse of resources by community leaders, and asked for state auditors to assist. In response the Minister stated that the ministry realises the need for auditors in communities and has been dealing with the matter.
Sukhai took the opportunity to enlighten residents of Taushida of some of the Ministry’s functions. She stated that the ministry is considered the focal point that facilitates and makes representation for Amerindian development.
The minister mentioned that many requests made by residents may not be addressed immediately, but the ministry will continue to represent the Amerindian people to deal with priority requests.
Sukhai, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Nigel Dharamlall and liaison officer Yvonne Pearson, also visited Wowetta and Surama, where residents had the opportunity to interact with the team.
