Kokerite is an Indigenous village along the Barama River in Region 1’s Moruca sub-district. The river is central to its geography, while recent reporting shows how flooding has affected the location of some homes.
Adapting to the river landscape
In 2022, official reports described plans to help families move from flood-prone riverbank locations to higher ground. By November 2023, DPI reported that ten families had received new elevated homes. This records a particular housing project; it does not mean that every household has relocated or that flood risk has disappeared.
Village facilities
A separate November 2023 report described a sewing centre and computer hub among Kokerite’s community investments. These facilities formed part of a wider programme involving nearby communities, including Kariako and Warapoka.
For regional context, explore Kwabanna’s agricultural story and Warapoka’s community tourism. Kokerite’s own story is that of a working riverine village, and visits should respect residents’ homes and village arrangements.
Explore nearby and related places
- Kwabanna: Cassava Farming and Community Enterprise in Moruca
- Warapoka: River Life and Community Tourism in Region 1
- Region 1 community directory
- Essequibo county directory
Sources and further reading
- Kokerite Families To Permanently Relocate Govt To Construct First 10 Homes
- 10 Families Receive Keys To New Homes In Kokerite Village
- Region One Communities See Development Boost From Major Investments
