Pres. Granger hosts reception for Toshaos

DPI, Guyana, Tuesday, October 8, 2019

His Excellency, President David Granger, on Monday evening, hosted a reception for Toshaos and other Indigenous village leaders at the Baridi Benab, State House. The Toshaos are in Georgetown for the 13th Annual National Toshaos’ Council (NTC) Conference being held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC).

His Excellency, President David Granger with Toshaos.

His Excellency, President David Granger and Toshao of Kabakaburi, Sherman Lyte.

His Excellency, President David Granger and Toshao of Rockstone, Flagon Carter.

His Excellency, President David Granger and Toshao of Bumbury Hill, Elizabeth Romascindo.

His Excellency, President David Granger addressing the Toshaos.

[In the photo, from left] Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Hon. Sydney Allicock, His Excellency, President David Granger and Toshao of Chenapou, Edward McGarrell.

His Excellency, President David Granger, Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Hon. Sydney Allicock, Chairman of the National Toshaos Council, Nicholas Fredericks along with the executives of the NTC.

His Excellency, President David Granger embracing Toshao of Konashen, Paul Chekema.

During his welcome remarks, the president reminded of the administration’s focus of the development of the human capital, especially women and children, and generally improving the quality of life of communities. The intention is to ensure all Guyanese are treated equally.

“It is impossible to achieve equality without the contribution of the Indigenous Peoples,” the Head of State said.