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Radio Paiwomak’s range will be extended by next month – PM
Following his commitment to extend the range of Radio Paiwomak beyond Iwokrama, Prime Minister
Prime Minister
Moses Nagamootoo
Moses Nagamootoo on Sunday intimated to this publication that by December, this will be a reality.
At the Heritage Day of St. Cuthbert’s Mission, held in October, the Prime Minister had stated the need for the expansion of the signal for the radio as it would help in the preservation of the Amerindian languages in these areas. He had stated that “when new stations are set up, you here (St. Cuthbert’s) can access programmes in your language, as well as the preservation of your language is very important in preserving your culture.”
This, he said, is a part of the Government’s ten-point plan which states that, “the new coalition government will respect your languages and will preserve the culture of Indigenous people.”
Currently, the radio station broadcasts about four hours per day, it is hoped that this will be raised to eight to ten hours per day at the beginning stages of the project. Nagamootoo stated that the range will be extended to North and South Pakaraima, Rupununi.
Nagamootoo also related the energy needs of the Amerindian communities around Iwokrama, and stated his Government’s intent to “supply some solar panels and batches to these areas.” He explained that this will provide communities with reliable and sustainable electricity.
The Prime Minister had also revealed the Government’s intentions for various Amerindian communities with regards to the ten-point programme. The initiative which was introduced by President David Granger will see the development of the Hinterland through the fostering of relationships between the various Amerindian organizations and various councils in the Amerindian communities.
This, Nagamootoo noted, is to find solutions to problems indigenous communities may be faced with. Such relationships were said to hopefully improve the lives of the Indigenous people and the conditions under which they live.
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