Wanakai is a riverine community in Region 1’s Mabaruma area. Its recent public-service developments provide useful landmarks for an introduction to the village.
In October 2024, DPI reported a new $14.1 million water-supply system for Wanakai. The account described solar-powered infrastructure and distribution to residents, alongside community work on a bridge.
In April 2026, DPI reported the opening of a new health post, bringing a local point of care to the community. These dated reports show two practical improvements in daily life without substituting for current service hours or water-quality advice.
Explore Sacred Heart and the Tobago profile for other communities in the Mabaruma network.
Explore nearby and related places
- Sacred Heart: A Community in Region 1’s Mabaruma Area
- Tobago and Wauna Hill: A Historic Community Name in Region 1
- Hotoquai: Farming and Village Life in the Mabaruma Sub-district
- Region 1 community directory
- Essequibo county directory
Sources and further reading
- 120 Wanakai Residents Get Access To Potable Water With New 14 1m Supply System
- New Health Posts Boost Care In Wanakai And Tobago Region One
