More than 80 new wells will be drilled in the hinterland regions in 2025 to ensure widespread access to potable water. Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal made the announcement during the National Toshaos Council Conference (NTC) at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Wednesday. Minister Croal said that every household must have access […]
Hinterland communities will soon benefit from several agricultural projects, which include 50 new marine cages and the cultivation of almost 4,000 high-yielding Brazilian green dwarf seed nuts. A $30 million turmeric facility will be constructed at Four Miles in Port Kaituma, while the Hosororo Ginger Factory will undergo expansion works to increase productivity. Minister of […]
With the majority of Amerindians residing in forested areas, village leaders have been urged to move away from traditional forestry activities and venture into more value-added production to earn more revenue. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat made the appeal as he addressed the more than 240 toshaos during the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference […]
– major energy, ICT and connectivity achievements for Indigenous communities highlighted Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, today, announced that Cabinet has approved an $885 million investment for the retrofitting of solar photovoltaic systems in 21 Amerindian villages across Regions 1, 2, 4, 7, and 9. The investment, expected to benefit approximately 12,700 […]
– villages should compare “what was and what is” Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has reemphasised that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is rooted in respecting the political freedoms of all Guyanese, including the Indigenous people who may not support the government. In his presentation at the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference on Tuesday, he […]
– Over $14B in carbon credits disbursed in 3 years As Amerindian leaders continue to engage the state on various pressing issues, the Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo announced that each village will receive financial resources to assist with housing upgrades. He made the disclosure during his presentation on day two of the ongoing National […]
The government has taken steps to address concerns amid ongoing protests by truckers over job losses and unfair competition, reassuring the affected operators that a level playing field will govern the trade. Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, met with truckers in Linden, Region Ten, on Tuesday morning and firmly rejected claims that Chinese […]
The fourth edition of the Prime Minister’s Dominoes Tournament concluded triumphantly yesterday in Amelia’s Ward, Linden, marking a historic milestone as the largest dominoes competition in Guyana’s history. A record-breaking 33 teams from across the nation competed fiercely for nearly $2 million in cash and prizes, underscoring the tournament’s growing prestige and national significance. Hosted […]
Key takeaways: President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has listed a comprehensive set of plans aimed at changing the lives and livelihoods of Amerindian communities across Guyana during the opening ceremony of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Monday. In an impassioned speech, the President addressed hundreds of village […]
More than 250 village leaders have been urged to make full use of this year’s week-long National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference to share both the progress and challenges experienced in their communities. The call was made by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, during the official opening of the conference at the Arthur Chung Conference […]