A tractor for MalaliA tractor for Malali: Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai yesterday presented a tractor worth $10 million to Toshao Wilbert Hall of Malali Village Region 10 at the ministry’s office at Quamina Street.
Minister Sukhai said she was pleased to present the tractor as it will help to boost the village’s economy by promoting transportation of the produce to and from the markets. She added that the cost was funded by the Presidential Grant Fund for the years 2008 to 2011 and the additional cost of $6 million was provided by the village council and her ministry has been giving support for agriculture practice in Amerindian villages and thus far 25 villages have benefited. Toshao Hall thanked the ministry and government for the tractor and promised that the piece of equipment will be well cared for and used to develop his community. In photo is the handing over yesterday.
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