A proposed allocation of almost $60 million is set for investment in green, innovative and sustainable income-generating projects in the hinterland, according to Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Valerie Garrido-Lowe, who said they will create needed jobs and income for residents.
This was disclosed yesterday during day one of the budget debate in the National Assembly.
“Mr. Speaker, the 2019 budget supports, by way of almost $60 million, more green, innovative and sustainable, income generating projects in Paruima in Region Seven, Santa Cruz and Tobago Hill, in Region One, and Maruwanau and Bina Hill in Region Nine,” she added.
