Guyana’s Amerindian villages benefit from development funds

Amerindian villages in Guyana’s Region Two are using investment funds to improve their communities and create economic opportunities.

Mainstay/Whyaka village transformed a single guest cabin into three, attracting weekend visitors. The resulting profits fund building repairs, school maintenance, and wages for local cooks. Over five years, the government invested $41 billion (Guyanese dollars) into these villages, allowing them to lead their own development projects. The program aims to empower Amerindian communities to manage resources and improve living conditions.