Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai led a team of officials, to conduct outreaches on the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy. The villages visited were Baramita and Matthews Ridge, in Region One. During the informative session, the Honorable Minister shared important pieces of information all Guyanese should know. “I want to...
During a recent outreach over the weekend, Amerindian Affairs Minister, Hon. Pauline Sukhai and Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat jointly met with miners in Mahdia, Region eight to discuss issues affecting them. As a result, stakeholders involved asked for better mining lands, faster processing of miner’s licenses, and...
Expectant mothers in Karawab, Upper Pomeroon River on Friday benefited from ultrasound services, on the second day of the Ministry of Health’s specialist medical outreach to Amerindian communities in Pomeroon- Supenaam (Region Two). Director General at the Ministry, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo, who led the exercise, said persons in the remote...
The specialized medical outreach led by the Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo moves to the Mainstay/ Whyaka Health Post. Residents of the Indigenous community are being seen for a number of health concerns. Diabetic foot care, optometry, dental and ultrasound services, and general checkups are being...
MINISTRY OF AMERINDIAN AFFAIRS Amerindian Land Titling Project (ALT) The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs invites suitably qualified persons to apply for the undermentioned positions: 1 Field Manager-Amerindian Land Titling Project QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Field Manager – Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Management Development Studies, Rural Planning/Environmental Science/Geography,...
In keeping with the commitment made by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party in its manifesto running up to the election to grant 20,000 scholarships for Online Courses, the Ministry of Education teaming up with the Ministry of Public Service is pleased to announce and...
MINISTRY OF AMERINDIAN AFFAIRS Amerindian Land Titling Project (ALT) The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs invites suitably qualified persons to apply for the undermentioned position: 1 Surveyor QUALIFATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Completed Secondary School Education with Certification in Land Surveying from a recognized Learning Institution. At least 5 years of experience as...
Twenty-three Community Development Officers (CDO), from various villages and communities across the country, have received a boost in their capacities following a two-day’s CDO Skills-Training Programme facilitated by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. The training exercise was conducted from February 11 to February 12, 2021, at the Hinterland Scholarship Dormitory,...
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...
Following the implementation of mandatory measure by the Ministry of Health for persons to wear face masks in public, Home Affairs Minister, Hon. Robeson Benn, this evening reiterated that the Guyana Police Force plans to intensify its efforts to aid in this regard. Minister Benn explained that law enforcement officers...
AUTHORITIES have once again pledged to improve the lives of the approximately 113,000 Guyanese living in the hinterland communities; promising to ensure that every region across Guyana has the capacity to grow. “We want to be in people’s villages and not at Fort Street, Kingston,” Local Government and Regional Development...
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Hon. Pauline Sukhai, has disclosed that the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), will be reintroducing the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) hubs in the hinterland. Speaking at a recent media briefing, Minister Sukhai explained that the project will be done in collaboration with the Ministry of...
Amerindian Land Titling, COVID-19 and other health challenges, Heritage Celebrations, agriculture and sustainable economic projects were discussed when Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai met the Executive of the National Toshao’s Council (NTC) on Tuesday. The Minister met with NTC Chief Nicholas Fredericks and his team at the Ministry’s Thomas...
Statement by Hon. Sydney Allicock, M.S. The corona virus has become a feared worldwide phenomenon, Guyana has four confirmed cases with on-going screening being continued under the umbrella of the Ministry of Public Health. The corona viruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common...
Statement from V.P Sydney Allicock on COVID 19. Hon. Sydney Allicock, MS, MP. Vice President & Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs The corona virus has become a feared worldwide phenomenon, Guyana has four confirmed cases with on-going screening being continued under the umbrella of the Ministry of Public Health. The...
Minister within the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Valerie-Garrido-Lowe on Saturday commissioned the $31M one of its kind Modern Moruca Mal, located in Kumaka, Santa Rosa, Moruca, Barima/Waini, Region 1. The project was executed under the Presidential Grant Programme in the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs. Scores of residents turned...
