Good leadership will bring prosperity -Vice President Sydney Allicock to Leaders and Residents of St. Cuthberts/Pakuri

Vice President and Minister of Indigenous peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock said the current band of leaders from St. Cuthberts Village/Pakuri must recognize that good governance is the key to success. Vice President and Minister of Indigenous peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock addresses the gathering during the annual Village Day Celebrations. The

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Unity and leaving a Legacy, key to advancement of indigenous peoples – Ministers Allicock and Garrido-Lowe

Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock at the conclusion of five days and nights of exhibiting that unique indigenous culture has expressed gratitude to participants for making the activities to mark the beginning of Indigenous Heritage Month 2017 a resounding success. The crowd that gathered for

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2017 North Pakaraima’s Football Tournament a resounding success..

Residents and athletes have expressed gratitude to Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Valerie Garrido-Lowe for her invaluable contribution and unwavering support for the North Pakaraima’s Football Tournament which kicked off on Sunday last in Paramakatoi Village, Region 8. According to residents this is the first time officials

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V.P and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs cites need for stronger, more unified NTC Executive.

His Excellency David Granger at the opening of the 11th National Toshao’s Conference earlier today reminded of the importance of cooperation which will ensure the social and economic wellbeing of the indigenous peoples’ are realized. The conference is being being hosted by the Cyril Potter College of Education, Turkeyen Campus,

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Guyana receives technology boost from China.

Principal Assistant Secretary General in the Ministry of Indigenous peoples’ Affairs Derryann Edinboro was among twenty government officials who successfully participated in a seminar on e-Government and Technology in Shanghai, China. The team recently returned. The event was sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China and is the 3rd

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Indigenous Heritage Month activities launched

DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, August 09, 2017 The rich and diverse culture of Guyana’s Indigenous people will be significantly showcased during the annual Heritage Month celebrations under the theme, ‘Guyana’s First Peoples; Sustaining a Rich Cultural Environment.’ The month long celebration was officially launched, at the Umana Yana, Kingston, Georgetown, on

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Minister Allicock applauds Indigenous Peoples for contributions made towards Guyana’s development

Vice President and Minister of Indigenous  Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock has underscored the sterling contributions the Indigenous Peoples’ of Guyana has and continue to make in the development of Guyana. Minister Allicock’s commendations come as the world prepares to observe International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Wednesday August

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Minister Allicock in Guyana leg of the Queens Baton Relay.

Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock joined the relay of the Gold Coast 2018 Queen’s Barton Relay as it commenced its journey in Guyana earlier today. The relay began with His Excellency, President David Granger at State House at 8:00hrs. Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’

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Ministry rolls out training for Mabaruma HEYS facilitators ..

Seventy four facilitators from thirty nine villages are currently being trained in the Mabaruma Sub-district, Region 1 for the second phase of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Flagship Youth Initiative the Hinterland Employment and Youth Service (HEYS) Program. A one week facilitators training workshop concludes at the Mabaruma Secondary

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Minister Allicock declares Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award open

Sustainability through Partnership was the message delivered by Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock before declaring the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Americas regional Conference opened at the Marriot Hotel, Kingston on Monday. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award has been rebranded the “Presidents Youth Award

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Close to fifteen villages from Region 9 benefit from Sensitization Workshop.

Sexual Abuse and the Sexual Offences Act, Domestic Violence Act, Human Trafficking and the Counter Trafficking in Persons Act and other Labour Related Issues were all addressed when a team from the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MoIPA) and Social Protection’s Labour Department recently conducted a two-day Sensitization Workshop with

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P.S King lambasts PAC after appearing before Committee.

The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday to answer queries emanating from the 2015 Auditor General’s report and following that sitting, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Alfred King said the PAC conducted its business as though it is the Office of the

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