President visits Iwokrama

President David Granger receiving an arrow and bow, which he called a “silent missile” from Daniel Allicock of Surama Village. (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

President David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger yesterday visited the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development to get a first-hand look at the operations of the facility, which is located in Potaro-Siparuni Region, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said.

The President and First Lady arrived at the Surama Airstrip where they were greeted by Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock and residents of Surama Village before embarking on their journey by road to the Iwokrama Centre.