Ministry continuing payments to Region Nine flood victims

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai (left) presents money to one of the affected residents. (GINA photo)

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs says over $17M is being given to the most severely affected farmers and households in Region Nine which suffered losses due to flooding in June, as the assistance programme enters its third phase.

Recently, Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai and a team from the ministry journeyed to the Annai sub-district