Guyana's indigenous communities receive billions for development

The government of Guyana says it has disbursed GY$1.3 billion in carbon credit funds for development and prosperity in indigenous villages.

 

This disbursement is part of the GY$4.7 billion received from Hess Corporation for the sale of 30 per cent of Guyana's forest.

 

During a one-day conference on Friday that was organised to provide Amerindian leaders with an opportunity to raise their concerns at the regional level, Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai said a number of villages have already drawn down on the monies given to them for developmental purposes.

 

Of the 242 Amerindian villages in Guyana, 165 have so far submitted Village Sustainability Plans.