Dredging of Moruca River to get $10m – President

Residents of Waramuri turned out in their numbers for a community outreach led by President Irfaan Ali (DPI photo)

The government has made available $10 million to commence the cleaning and dredging of the Moruca River, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported yesterday.

President Irfaan Ali made the announcement during a community engagement in the Amerindian village of Waramuri in the Moruca sub-district yesterday.

The Moruca River is located in the Barima-Waini region of northern Guyana and is known for its varying water levels depending on the season.