Katoonarib
Katoonarib (short for Katoonaru Iribi) is a village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. Katoonarib is inhabited by Wapishana, Macushi and other Amerindians. It is located near the Rupununi River. The main language spoken in the village is Wapishana with English as secondary language.
Overview
The name of the village translates to Bush Island. Katoonarib used to be a satellite of Sawariwau, but has set up its own traditional government. The economy is based on subsistence farming and cattle ranching. The village has a primary school, a health centre, and a community centre. Internet connection is provided via free Wi-Fi. Water is supplied by wells. There is no electricity other than private diesel generators and solar panels.
Transport
Katoonarib can be reached by road from Lethem. A bridge over the Rupununi River was commissioned in 2004. On 27 May 2008, the bridge collapsed under the weight of an excavator.
References
- ^ "Katoonarib village". Community Lands. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Katoonarib". Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Rupununi River bridge reconstruction on hold 10 months after collapse". Stabroek News. 6 April 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "eGovernment ICT Hubs connected to the eGovernment Network". National Datamanagement Authority. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Potarinau, Katoonarib get improved water supply". Stabroek News. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "A big boost to education in hinterland". Guyana Chronicle. 13 September 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Rupununi river bridge commissioned". Stabroek News via Land of Six Peoples. 19 February 2004. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
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