Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two will be embarking on a water purification facility to launch its Lokono Aiyawbo brand [the Arawaks People’s Water].
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that Village Toshao, Yvonne Pearson on Monday underlined the importance of the new venture, noting that Mainstay/Whyaka will be the first Amerindian village to launch this type of product.
“We already completed the building. We have already purchased our filtration system. We are waiting now on GPL to come in and do their job. So that we can install our equipment and start the necessary testing,” she told DPI.
Pearson stated that the certifying officer has already conducted the necessary work.
She emphasised that, “this will create job opportunities. With a job comes income which will enhance our economic standard of living. We are talking about having our own baker shop, in which we can produce our own bread and pastry. We want to do that. In everything that we do, the local people will be involved.”
Toshao Pearson said the community will be launching its bottled water as well as a nature trail, and shade house initiatives next month.
