Waikrebi is an Indigenous village in Barima-Waini, Region 1. The Government’s village-council directory identifies its district as Waini and describes its residents as mainly Arawak, or Lokono. The village also participates in the wider Moruca community network.
Community organisation
The village council is the local institution identified in the Government directory for planning and managing community affairs. This makes the council an appropriate starting point for enquiries about visiting or learning more about local activities.
Recent public records
DPI’s November 2023 reporting included Waikrebi among communities receiving solar home systems. Other reporting described work towards a community ICT hub. These examples indicate investment in electricity and digital access, without establishing the current condition of every installation.
Explore Warapoka and Santa Cruz for other communities linked through Moruca’s wider social and service networks. The regional directory keeps these places individually identified rather than treating district names as interchangeable village names.
Explore nearby and related places
- Warapoka: River Life and Community Tourism in Region 1
- Santa Cruz: A Community in Guyana’s Moruca Area
- Region 1 community directory
- Essequibo county directory
Sources and further reading
- Waikrebi Village Council
- Moruca District Council Calls For Rights Of Chinese Landing Villagers To Be Respected
- 473 Households In Region One Receive Solar Systems Boosting Electricity Access
- 225 Region One Residents To Benefit From Ict Hubs
