The government has handed over $161.1 million to over a dozen North Pakaraima villages, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Of the total, $152M will go towards an Investment Fund (COVID-19 Relief Grant) and $9.1M to Capital Grants and Assets.
The DPI release on Friday stated that the funds will be used for capital projects in the mountainous communities and for communities to begin the groundwork to benefit from fully equipped ICT hubs. Approximately $1M to $2M of the Investment Fund will be allotted to either construct a new building for an ICT hub or towards the renovation of an existing structure in each community. The remaining monies will be used to fund a project of the community’s choice or to assist with critical transportation needs.
