Tag: Emancipation

Emancipation not only about celebration, but reflection and unity- GS Jagdeo

Emancipation not only about celebration, but reflection and unity- GS Jagdeo

- July 31, 2024

-Guyanese cultural heritage doesn’t start from landing of ancestors General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo praised ... Read More

Prime Minister responds to Eric Phillips’ grossly misleading assumptions on Government funding for Emancipation celebrations

Prime Minister responds to Eric Phillips’ grossly misleading assumptions on Government funding for Emancipation celebrations

- July 30, 2024

I am compelled to respond to Mr. Eric Phillips' recent epistle in the Stabroek News of July 29, 2024, concerning ... Read More

African organisations receive Emancipation grants

African organisations receive Emancipation grants

- July 26, 2024

African organisations have received grants from the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports to spearhead Emancipation activities and celebrations. This ... Read More

PM Phillips meets with Reparations Committee Chairman, African Royal Delegation

PM Phillips meets with Reparations Committee Chairman, African Royal Delegation

- July 28, 2022

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips, today met with Guyana Reparations Committee Chairman, Dr Eric Phillips and a ... Read More

Labour Ministry hosts Emancipation event

Labour Ministry hosts Emancipation event

- July 30, 2021

Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton MP, says Emancipation is about celebrating and honouring the sacrifices of our African ancestors. He ... Read More

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

Using local talent to celebrate Emancipation

Using local talent to celebrate Emancipation

- July 30, 2020

-Head wraps: from a mark of enslavement to a symbol of empowerment and fashion DPI, Guyana, Thursday, July 30, 2020 ... 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