Arecuna, Akawaio villagers cite `devastating’ effects of drought in Upper Mazaruni

As part of their efforts to exercise their right to self-determination and autonomy, the Indigenous Peoples of the Arecuna and Akawaio villages attended the first quarterly statutory meeting of the year, held from March 22 to 27 and the devastating effects of the drought was one of the issues addressed.

A release from the Upper Mazaruni District Council (UMDC) stated yesterday  that the meeting saw the assembly of representatives from eight Region Seven villages, Paruima, Waramadong, Kamarang-Warawatta, Kako, Jawalla, Phillipai, Omenaik/Kambaru, and Chinoweing for three days of discussions related to challenges and achievements in the district.