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...

A total of $115 Million in COVID-19 Relief Grants, were on Friday disbursed by the Government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, to coastal Amerindian villages. This is in keeping with the Government’s promise to mitigate the negative economic impacts of the pandemic. The grant is aimed at assisting residents...

    On June 21, 2024, Hon. Minister Pauline Sukhai and Hon. Minister Vikram Bharrat visited Mahdia Sub-district 2, where the Ministry of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Guyana Geology & Mines Commission (GGMC), hosted a lottery event for miners in the area. During the event, Minister Pauline Sukhai...

    President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali delivering the feature address at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) Visit https://singlewindow.chpa.gov.gy/ for more info The Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) in Guyana has launched the Electronic Planning and Development Single Window System. This new platform...

Santa Rosa in the Moruca sub-district, Region One, is set to start large-scale citrus cultivation. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced this during a community meeting in Karaburi Village. He stated that 210 acres would be prepared for citrus farming, with the Ministry of Agriculture’s assistance. The government also plans...

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, highlighted the importance of collective participation in fostering unity and racial harmony in Guyana during her address at the 58th Independence Anniversary Flag Raising Ceremony in Mahdia Township, Region Eight. She emphasized that building a strong nation requires everyone’s involvement and support. Minister Sukhai...

Residents of Yawong, Region Eight recently received $1.2M to aid the construction of a center. Its intended purpose is to be a base for craft production and as a sewing center. Women engaged in sewing will receive further assistance from the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs for the establishment of a...

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai MP, has assured residents of Kurukubaru, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuta) that the Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali-led Administration will continue to engage and support them in every area of development. To this end, she urged them to “concentrate” on developing their community. She made the call...

Guyana’s newly appointed United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Ms. Yesim Oruc, today paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai M.P. The officials met and discussed topics of similar interest at the Ministry’s Thomas and Quamina Streets Office. Ms. Oruc of Turkey was appointed UN...

Three villages in Region One are the beneficiaries of a new tractor, to boost agricultural production, making them more self-sufficient. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, MP, handed over the vehicles to the Chairperson of the Community Development Councils (CDC). These include Hosororo, Bumbury Hill, and Wainaina Hill, three of...

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour /Board of Industrial Training hosted a graduation ceremony for some 151 Community Service Officers (CSO) who completed various modules of technical training. In attendance were, Hon. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton, Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin...

The government has delivered a minibus to the village of Fairview, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), eliminating the transportation woes of students, who are enrolled at the Annai Secondary School in Region Nine. The community had complained that many students of Annai Secondary are not attending school regularly, as transportation from Fairview...

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...

It has already been one year since the PPP/C government took office. Clink on the link below to download or view all the successful initiatives undertaken by the government for the Hinterland Development! https://moaa.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DPI-One-Year-Supplement-1-compressed.pdf

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...