Category: Department of Social Cohesion

From Northbrook to Victoria- holding steadfast to her African heritage amid transformation

From Northbrook to Victoria- holding steadfast to her African heritage amid transformation

- August 1, 2020

-Mother of all villages celebrates emancipation DPI, Guyana, Saturday, August 1, 2020 Their dance moves are bold and their skills ... Read More

Moses’ Cassava Bread Factory keeping tradition alive

Moses’ Cassava Bread Factory keeping tradition alive

- August 1, 2020

—local entrepreneur upholding African culture through family business DPI, Guyana, Saturday, July 31, 2020 Today signals 182 years since the ... Read More

Educating ourselves through the African culture and heritage

Educating ourselves through the African culture and heritage

- July 31, 2020

—Promoting comfort and confidence within our African culture DPI, Guyana, Friday, July 31, 2020 A webinar focusing on African Cultural ... Read More

Muslims observe Eid-ul- Adha – the festival of sacrifice and commitment

Muslims observe Eid-ul- Adha – the festival of sacrifice and commitment

- July 30, 2020

DPI, Guyana, Thursday, July 30, 2020 Every year, Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha to remember the Prophet Ibrahim’s loyalty and obedience ... Read More

‘Rhoda Doxa’ set for 1 August launch

‘Rhoda Doxa’ set for 1 August launch

- July 29, 2020

—Providing the authentic African experience DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Thrilled to share authentic African experiences through food and ... Read More

 Making the drums talk

 Making the drums talk

- July 29, 2020

—Congo Nya Cultural Foundation keeping the skill of drumming alive  DPI, Guyana, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Drums are symbolic of ... Read More

Mahendra Ramkellawan’s comments damaging to Social Cohesion – Min. Norton

Mahendra Ramkellawan’s comments damaging to Social Cohesion – Min. Norton

- July 27, 2020

Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton has joined thousands of right-thinking Guyanese in condemning the repugnant utterances by well-known ... Read More

‘Sounds out of Africa’ concert set to blow viewers away

‘Sounds out of Africa’ concert set to blow viewers away

- July 27, 2020

‘Sounds out of Africa’ concert set to blow viewers away —Administrator of the National School of Music says DPI, Guyana, ... Read More

Emancipation 2020 celebrations to go virtual

Emancipation 2020 celebrations to go virtual

- July 24, 2020

DPI, Guyana, Friday, July 24, 2020 Director of Culture Tamika Boatswain Guyanese will soon enjoy a week filled with exciting ... Read More

Emancipation memorials honouring our freedom fighters

Emancipation memorials honouring our freedom fighters

- July 23, 2020

-9 days to Emancipation Day DPI, Guyana, Thursday, July 23, 2020 August 1, 1838 – Emancipation Day - one of ... Read More