His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the impending wealth from the oil and gas sector will benefit all Guyanese equally. The Head of State gave this assurance while addressing the Regional Toshaos’ Meeting in Region Nine on September 4, 2021. “Let me assure you once again, that you would
Three representatives of Region nine will now serve on the National Toshoas Council (NTC). The election process took place on day one of the Regional Toshaos Meetings in Lethem, Region Nine. Moreover, those elected were; Toshaos Shamir Khan of Yupukari, Michael Thomas of Aishalton, and Lenny Moses of Massara, Region
The closing ceremony for a recent batch of ICT graduates also saw the winner and other participants of the Annual Theme Competition honored. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai presented Mr. Orlan Thomas, with a cash prize after his theme, won the competition. Thus, This year’s theme for Amerindian
The Government of Guyana continues to invest significantly in its human resources, more particularly the country’s youthful population. 23 Amerindian youths graduated with the skillset to function in the field of Information and Communication Technology. The youths engaged in the ICT training which lasted for a period of 3 weeks.
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai has assured all hinterland students that they will benefit from the ‘Because We Care’ initiative. The Minister made this statement in Region Eight when she launched the initiative. She spearheaded the distribution of over $18M at Paramakatoi, Bamboo Creek, and Bashville Yawong. Students attending
Ahead of her departure to the prestigious Fordham University, 18-year-old Presidential Scholarship Awardee, Riana Toney paid a visit to the Hon Pauline Sukhai, Minister of Amerindian Affairs. Riana shared of her journey to being accepted into the top university, her field of study and future plans upon her return back
The newly accredited High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Guyana, His Excellency Mark Berman today (August 4th, 2021) paid a Courtesy Visit to the Honourable Pauline Sukhai MP, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, at her Thomas and Quamina Streets Office. Discussions between High Commissioner , H.E Berman and Hon.
.A collaboration between the Ministries of Amerindian Affairs and Labour- Board of Industrial Training will see some 440 community service officers (CSO) being exposed to theoretical and practical training in two critical areas for community development over a six month period. The partnership was sealed with the signing of a
Several villages were the first to receive a village tractor from H.E Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to boost the agriculture and forestry sectors. President Ali handed over the first 30 machines during a ceremony at the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ Hinterland Scholarship Dormitory. Additionally, The Government of Guyana through the
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai today (June 30th, 2021) engaged a second batch of Amerindian and Hinterland Youths on a number of Government opportunities which they can take advantage of for the 2021/2022 academic year. The meeting was aimed at ensuring that youths are aware of the opportunities
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai and team travelled to and visited the communities of Karisparu, Chiung Mouth and Itabac in Region Eight. The visits on June 25 to 28, focused on delivering relief supplies, listening to challenges and discussing support measures for flood-affected residents. Residents of Karisparu received
Toshao Lincoln Singh on June 28, 2021 received the keys for a Model M Truck for Monkey Mountain, Region Eight. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Sharon Hicks made the presentation at the Ministry’s head office. The truck will allow the transportation of essential goods and other materials
The PPP/C’s Government is on a mission to bridge the digital gap between the hinterland and coast to ensure the entire country is connected. As such, the Office of the Prime Minister’s Industry and Innovation Unit wrapped up a four-day Photovoltaic (PV) training programme. The course facilitated by trainers from
Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Ms. Sarah Browne, and Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ryan Toolsiram today handed over a number of agricultural tools and other equipment to the village of Mainstay/Whyaka, Region Two. Collecting the items was Toshao Yvonne Pearson at the Hinterland Scholarship Student Dormitory, Liliendaal
Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Mr. Samuel Hinds A.A today made a courtesy visit to The Honourable Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai. Moreover, Mr. Hinds served continuously from 1992 to 2015 in the capacity of Prime Minister (PM) and is of the country’s most prominent
During the present flooding disaster, President Irfaan Ali’s administration is working overtime to provide country-wide relief to flood-affected citizens. Therefore, Hon. Pauline Sukhai Minister of Amerindian Affairs is assiduously carrying out this mandate in Amerindian villages across the country. On June 12-13th Minister Sukhai and a team visited Chenapou Village,
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai, representatives of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) are currently in Kamarang, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven), to conduct flood impact assessments. The Minister said that reports have indicated that homes, farmlands and access roads to farmlands remain