Two Amerindian villages located on the Corentyne River are now facing the shortage of food and other essential supplies due to a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel restriction now in place.
Carl Peneux, Toshao of Orealla, told Stabroek News yesterday the shortage of food and fuel still need to be addressed, although the authorities have made efforts to resolve other issues.
In a report to the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Saturday, Peneux had explained that the closure of access to the Corentyne River by Suriname’s authorities due to their implemented curfew, prevented travel to and from Corriverton.
