Over 8,000 Barima-Waini (Region One) residents were the first to benefit from the $25,000 per household COVID-19 relief cash grant announced by President Irfaan Ali earlier this month.
A release yesterday from the Department of Public Information (DPI) said that the project was officially launched by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal yesterday in Khan Hill. The Minister, who also holds Parliamentary responsibility for Region One, said the initiative demonstrates the Government’s commitment to the people.
Residents expressed their gratitude to the Government for the initiative. In an invited comment to DPI, Remel Santiago said he was pleased to receive his package.
Meanwhile, DPI said that distribution in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), was initiated by Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat on Monday. The Minister said the exercise is a good start to revitalise the economy.
Distribution will be done in other far-flung areas including Regions Seven and Eight.
