By Celestine Chacon | January 13, 2025
Residents of Chenapou Village, located in Region Eight, are set to benefit from several new developmental projects aimed at enhancing livelihoods and employment opportunities.
These initiatives were recently inspected by the Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai.
The village council of Chenapou, utilizing funds allocated by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and proceeds from the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), is constructing various essential facilities.
These projects include an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hub, an arts and crafts center, a sewing center, as well as a pavilion and playfield.
These developments are designed to meet the educational and recreational needs of residents while also encouraging local economic growth.
“This is what we want to see, proceeds of the resources being spent to alleviate conditions in your village, the conditions under which the villagers operate,” said Minister Sukhai, emphasizing the government’s focus on improving village infrastructure and opportunities.
Toshao Edward McGarell explained the benefits these projects will bring to the village.
“It’s going to help a lot; our elders will be more in the arts and crafts and sewing center. The ICT will help our young people with all the complaints that we’re getting; they’re not getting to do their studies, I think that will help a lot,” he noted.
The ICT hub, arts and crafts center, and sewing center are valued at $5 million each, while the pavilion and playfield are valued at $4 million.
Additionally, a multipurpose hall worth $2 million is also under construction.
These projects reflect the government’s commitment to improving the quality of life for the residents, providing greater access to resources, education, employment, and infrastructure.