Gov’t, IAST sign pact for development of hinterland communities

Ministers Amna Ally and Sydney Allicock and Dr. Suresh Narine (at right) exchanging copies of the MoU, while Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous People’s Affairs Valerie Garrido-Lowe looks on. (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

The ministries of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs and Social Cohesion yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) to undertake projects in indigenous communities which have been identified as priority areas for sustainable development.

According to a Ministry of the Presidency statement, the agreement was signed by Minister of Indigenous Peoples’