Category: Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs

White paper for indigenous languages being laid – Guyana prepares to celebrate int’l year of indigenous languages 2019

White paper for indigenous languages being laid – Guyana prepares to celebrate int’l year of indigenous languages 2019

- May 3, 2018

DPI, GUYANA, Thursday, May 3, 2018 The government is in the process of laying out a “white paper” to facilitate ... Read More

Region One REDO underscores the importance of education – urges parents to ensure children attend school

Region One REDO underscores the importance of education – urges parents to ensure children attend school

- May 3, 2018

DPI, GUYANA, Thursday, May 03, 2018 Parents are made aware of the consequences of not sending their children to school ... Read More

Region One HEYS youths better prepared for small business ventures – receive millions in equipment

Region One HEYS youths better prepared for small business ventures – receive millions in equipment

- May 1, 2018

DPI, GUYANA, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Youths of Region One, participating in the Hinterland Employment and Youth Service (HEYS) programme ... Read More

$10M crab and fish processing facility for Smith Creek, – Morawhanna and Imbotero residents’ welcome initiative

$10M crab and fish processing facility for Smith Creek, – Morawhanna and Imbotero residents’ welcome initiative

- May 1, 2018

DPI, GUYANA, Tuesday, May 1, 2018 The selling of crab and fish is the main source of income for residents ... Read More

“Movers and shakers needed for community development”- Min. Allicock  -Toshaos urged to take advantage of emerging oil and gas sector

“Movers and shakers needed for community development”- Min. Allicock -Toshaos urged to take advantage of emerging oil and gas sector

- April 29, 2018

DPI, GUYANA, Sunday, April 29, 2018 Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs Sydney Allicock on Friday charged Toshaos and leaders of ... Read More

HEYS participants receive support to startup businesses

HEYS participants receive support to startup businesses

- April 21, 2018

DPI Guyana, April 17, 2018 Hinterland Employment and Youth Service (HEYS) participants of North Rupununi communities including Fly Hill, Quitata, ... Read More

Guyana progressing with 2030 Sustainable Agenda  – Min. Garrido-Lowe at UN forum

Guyana progressing with 2030 Sustainable Agenda – Min. Garrido-Lowe at UN forum

- April 18, 2018

DPI. Guyana, Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Guyana has been making great strides in dealing with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals ... Read More

Region Nine must capitalise on anticipated development – Min. Allicock

Region Nine must capitalise on anticipated development – Min. Allicock

- April 17, 2018

DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, April 16, 2018 Indigenous communities within Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) has been urged to prepare for ... Read More

Consultation for revision of Amerindian Act 2006 begins

Consultation for revision of Amerindian Act 2006 begins

- April 16, 2018

DPI, Guyana, Monday, April 16, 2018 The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Affairs (MoIPA), today, started ... Read More