Category: Ministry of Amerindian Affairs
Empowering Amerindian Villages: Harnessing Carbon Credits for Sustainable Livelihoods
Amerindians have served as custodians of the forest for generations, deeply connected to its rich biodiversity and vital resources, which ... Read More
Guyana reaffirms commitment to indigenous people’s land rights, livelihoods
Guyana has declared its unwavering commitment to indigenous people’s land rights – which provides an abundance of resources that are ... Read More
Minister Sukhai calls on countries to redouble efforts in advancing indigenous peoples’ rights on behalf of GRULAC
Although progress has been made globally in advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples, many challenges remain. To this end, Minister ... Read More
CARICOM committed to empowering Amerindian youths as key stakeholders, partners
- Min Sukhai tells 23rd Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai has ... Read More
Gov’t reaffirms commitment to further advancement of indigenous people’s rights
- Minister Pauline Sukhai tells UN Permanent Forum Guyana’s Indigenous peoples (Amerindians) are enjoying the same fundamental rights and freedoms ... Read More
Statement by Her Excellency Pauline Sukhai, MP, Minister of Amerindian Affairs of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
23rd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Item 4: Discussion on the Six Mandated Areas of ... Read More
Presidential Grant: A catalyst for economic, social upliftment in Amerindian villages
- Over $392M in grants to be distributed this year The Presidential Grant (PG) initiative, launched by the Peoples Progressive ... Read More
Millions disbursed to Annai, Nappi, Quarrie, Yakarinta in three years
Over the past three years, Amerindian communities have seen significant investments through the economic investment fund, presidential grants, and funds ... Read More
Wailang/Kurobrang gets new $7.5M pick-up
The remote community of Wailang/Kurobrang in District Two, Region Eight has received a brand new 4x4 Hilux pick-up valued at ... Read More
Amerindian youths to be empowered through $1.4B ENGAGE project
More opportunities are being brought to Amerindian youths across the country through a $1. 4 billion ($9.1 million CAD) Empowering ... Read More