St monica karawab

= Location =

The village is located on the eastern bank of the Upper Pomeroon River, 40miles from Charity on the Essequibo Coast. Its can only be accessed by river via the Pomeroon River. Located in Essequibo Coast, Guyana, South America

Leadership

The village is led by Toshao and Eight Councillors; where council meetings are held once a month.

Overview

The two villages of Karawab and St Monica with villages centred on the top of sandy hills next to the riverbank. St Monica Amerindian Village has an approximate population of 500 residents, and the main economic activity is Lumbering. Small-scale fishing in rivers and creeks; faming of the rich and fertile sandy hills of the Essequibo is also done and there is a great abundance of native fruits such as awarra, kukrit and curu. The community has a boat and outboard engine to provide transportation for activities in and around the community.

Development

HealthThere is an ongoing distribution of mosquito nets (Duranets), donated by the Ministry of Health, these nets are available for all families, in the campaign against malaria.
EducationThe Nursery and Primary Schools have attendance of 160 students, including from one to four classes are held to provide for students who prefer to study on the mission. The others are in various dormitories along the coast or Wakapoa.
AgricultureThere is a reintroduction of crafts made by local materials from the forest; this craft introduction is to target the foreign markets, to show case the skills of the Amerindian People along with revenue for the village.
GeneralA building, formally owned by the Barama Lumber Company was handed over to the community after the close of operations in the mission. They also provide a new computer for the school along with a solar power supply.Rehabilitation works of GYD$180,000.00 is ongoing on various public building in Karawab.

Heritage Day is celebrated in all of the various Amerindian Villages across the county every year in the month of October, where outsiders are invited to the Amerindian Villages to celebrate and above the rich local culture.