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Government is committed to development of Indigenous peoples- Minister PrashadA team from the Ministry of Tourism recently visited the community of Kabakaburi and St. Monica, in the Upper Pomeroon River, Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam)At Kabakaburi,Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping, the Tourism Minister,Cheap Baseball Jerseys, Maniram Prashad,Discount NFL Jerseys, and his team met with Village Toshao,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Ms. Lorna Williams; Councillor and former Toshao Edward Smith; Councillor Orin Thomas; and members of the Kabakaburi Handicraft Association and discussed how they can assist in marketing their products and expansion of their craft production.While there, Minister Prashad commissioned the bamboo boiling pot provided by his Ministry to assist the indigenous community in its craft production.Located some 40 miles from Charity in the Upper Pomeroon River, the community of about 800 persons, is utilizing bamboo growing in abundance to produce craft with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce who has provided the community with the bamboo boiling pot made of steel and galvanized accessories for treating bamboo materials, kiln/clay brick stove and other facilitates to conduct training in bamboo craft and furniture making. Over $1M has been expended on this facility.Thirty-two persons, including youths and single-parents, were trained in bamboo craft and furniture making by Mr. Donrade Correia, a beneficiary of the Bamboo Technology training conducted in Guyana by experts from China and who also attended a two-month  training in bamboo craft in China. This is the first Amerindian Village in the region to be producing bamboo weaving and furniture.The Ministry also facilitated the planting of a sign board at the entrance of Kabakaburi to show its support for sustaining business/economic activities for sustained livelihood in these communities.Minister Prashad said that he is impressed with the bamboo craft and furniture making being done by the hard working community and assured that his Ministry will continue to support the community to ensure the growth of its craft production.He said whilst it helps to generate employment in the community which in turn will improve the lives of the villagers,Cheap NFL Jerseys, these activities showcase the talent and skills of the warm people in the community.The Minister assured that the Government is committed to the development of its indigenous peoples and will continue to foster the indigenous people’s development.He noted that Amerindian communities in Guyana have great natural and human resources with a rich cultural heritage and has tremendous potential for tourism activities as well.According to Toshao Williams, the project is a boost for the community since it is helping to create employment for residents especially its youths and single parents, and extended thanks for the support being given.She said they are looking at the extension of the facility to do their craft production and to showcase their products.Minister Prashad and his team also visited the neighbouring community of St. Monica and met with village Toshao Thomas Charles, who noted that his community is also interested in craft production.During the period 2008 – 2010, the Ministry of Tourism,NFL Jerseys Supply, Industry and Commerce in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) executed the Youth PATH (Youth Poverty Alleviation for Tourism and Heritage) Project under which residents of Kabakaburi, Akawini and St. Monica in Region Two received training under the title ‘skill training in the production of indigenous craft and the development of natural heritage sites”.More than 75 persons from these communities benefitted from training in various areas: small business and marketing techniques; heritage and tour guiding; and the production of coconut fiber products.