Fires & dry season hitting farmers hard; Jagdeo defends carbon credits spending

The remaining 15% of funds go to Indigenous communities all across the country for projects they deem necessary.

As the government plans for future crises, Jagdeo said many of the relevant stakeholders are mobilised now. According to him, the Ministry of Health is aware of the health challenges associated with the raging fires and stands ready to render medical aid.

Furthermore, he said the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is mobilised to help people on the coast and in the hinterland.

Earlier Thursday, it was reported that the dense smoke emanating from the fire has prompted the evacuation of 38 individuals from Santa Mission and the neighbouring village. For the year so far, Guyana recorded more than 1,200 wildfires.