On Wednesday, Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai inaugurated $44.9m worth of projects funded by the government – including a solar system – in the Deep South Rupununi village of Aishalton.
A statement from the ministry said that the highlight of the visit was the launching of the village’s long-awaited Solar Photovoltaic System.
Several other crucial projects were commissioned. These were:
* a modern $9m Aishalton Guest House to boost tourism and generate income;.
* $1.8m for a Livestock Improvement Project.
