Indigenous village leaders have been urged to ensure that contracts are signed between employers and the persons they employ from their communities, to ensure they are not exploited as there are cases reported of them being taken advantage of. The issue was highlighted by Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton at the just concluded National Toshaos […]
Thousands of residents along the East Coast Demerara corridor are set to benefit from a massive housing development that will improve their socio-economic conditions through homeownership, infrastructure growth and job creation. Minister of Housing and Water, Hon. Collin Croal made this statement during an outreach at the Chateau Margot Primary School. Minister of Local Government […]
Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha. M.P, on Wednesday, presented his ministry’s plan and significant accomplishments to the Toshaos and other indigenous leaders, who were in attendance at the National Toshaos Council Conference (NTC), at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), Liliendaal. The minister said the ministry is committed to the development of all regions and […]
Some 7,000 house lots are being developed in Region Three (Essequibo Island- West Demerara), as part of the PPP/C government’s drive to provide 50,000 house lots to Guyanese by the year 2025. His Excellency, President Irfaan Ali while conducting a walkthrough of the new West Central Mall under construction at Leonora, West Coast Demerara said […]
The Ministry of Health will continue monitoring, and be on high alert for possible cases of Monkeypox as the virus has been detected in more than 40 countries already. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony, recently stated that the country now has the capability to test for the virus, if the need arises. Guyana’s local health […]
Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony recently noted that the new Mental Health Bill 2022, currently before a Special Select Committee in Parliament, will cater for persons struggling with substance abuse, to ensure they receive the necessary support to return to normalcy. The minister explained that substance abuse is classified under the mental health act, […]
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn, is encouraging indigenous people to embrace all opportunities to join the country’s security forces, as government drives steadfastly to create equal opportunity for all Guyanese. “We want to have young amerindian people and others who are not represented to rush to join up whether it’s the police force, whether […]
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) government is not interfering or controlling the proceedings of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference which wrapped up on Friday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. This was made clear by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall S.C. Speaking on his weekly programme “Issues in the […]
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C, said Amerindians will not be excluded from the nation’s constitutional reform process, while reaffirming government’s commitment to ensuring their rights are legally protected. The move comes at a time when the administration is forging ahead with building a new legislative infrastructure for Guyana. The AG […]
Indigenous leaders are commending government for the recent announcement of $3 billion investment to be made in their communities. The $3 billion supplementary budget will be laid before the National Assembly on July 21 for approval. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the disclosure on Thursday when he addressed the over 200 leaders at the […]