NTC to receive lease for land at Sophia – larger plot to be identified for construction of complex with additional facilities..

President David Granger, today, engaged the newly-elected chairman and executive members of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) at a special luncheon to discuss issues affecting Indigenous communities. During the deliberations held at the Baridi Benab at State House, the President announced that the Government will proceed with the handing over

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MoIPA Trains welfare Officers to adequately address social issues in the hinterland

Ten Welfare Officers attached to the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs is benefitting form a month long training which will build their capacity to adequately address welfare cases in the hinterland. The one-month long training which commenced on Monday at the Hinterland Scholarship Division Dormitory, Liliendaal, E.C.D will see Welfare

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“Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing” – Min. Garrido-Lowe tells NTC conference

DPI, Guyana, Monday, July 16, 2018 Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Valerie Garrido Lowe today urged the incoming National Toshaos Council to be aware of those seeking to sow seeds of discord among the Indigenous People. Speaking at the opening of the National Toshaos Conference, Minister Garrido-Lowe said

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Penalties for Toshao’s who cannot account for village resources – Min. Allicock

DPI, Guyana, Monday, July 16, 2018 Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Sydney Allicock has warned that “toshaos who cannot give account for village assets will face the law.” Minister Allicock was addressing the opening of the National Toshaos Conference (NTC) today, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC). Minister Allicock

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NTC is not a political party; it must take the lead in driving Amerindian development -President Granger

Georgetown, Guyana – DPI (July 16, 2018) President David Granger, today, called on the National Toshaos Council (NTC) to take the lead in developing Village Improvement Plans (VIPs), which are aimed at ensuring more sustainable and secure livelihoods, boosting human wellbeing, creating increased opportunities and reducing the inequalities between the coastland

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