Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai, on Saturday delivered water tanks to 6 residents of Citrus Grove, Port Kaituma Neighbourhood Democratic Council to help them benefit from improved access to potable water.
According to a DPI press release, Sukhai accompanied by Project Coordinator Besham Ramsaywack handed over the tanks in the presence of Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley, Regional Executive Officer Tikaram Bisesar and Community Development Council’s chairperson Anita Clementson. The donation falls under the Presidential Grant programme that is being rolled out by the ministry.
The DPI release quoted resident Simeon Joseph, as saying, “I am grateful, I am thankful for what the government has been doing. I trust that they will continue to support our village.”
Sukhai reminded that the government is aiming to increase potable water coverage to 100% by the year 2025.
“In the meantime, we have to support the harvesting of rainwater, we have to ensure that the water system expands and that there is a reliable source of safe water for our residents,” she was quoted as saying.
