Tag: National Toshaos Council
Major infrastructure works underway in hinterland regions
Amerindian leaders attending the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference got a comprehensive update on the government's ongoing efforts to improve ... Read More
Government fostering development in Amerindian communities through consultations – Min Parag
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Sonia Parag has emphasised the strong partnership that the government shares with indigenous ... Read More
Toshaos urged to produce more value-added products
With the majority of Amerindians residing in forested areas, village leaders have been urged to move away from traditional forestry ... Read More
VP Jagdeo reaffirms gov’ts commitment to Amerindian consultation, development and political freedom
- villages should compare “what was and what is” Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has reemphasised that the People’s Progressive ... Read More
Each village to receive $3M to address housing issues – VP Jagdeo announces at NTC
- Over $14B in carbon credits disbursed in 3 years As Amerindian leaders continue to engage the state on various ... Read More
Over 240 Communities Implementing 811 Projects – Jagdeo
A total of 242 Amerindian, riverine, and remote villages in Guyana are currently undertaking transformative projects worth $4.7 billion, funded ... Read More
$600M programme launched to advance sustainable development plans
- in Amerindian villages A multiyear programme valued at $600 million (US$3 million) has been launched to strengthen the capacity ... Read More
NTC affirms its position as legitimate representative body of Amerindians
The National Toshaos Council (NTC) has reiterated that it is the ‘sole, legal and legitimate’ body that represents the interests ... Read More
‘We will respect, honour your views’ – President Ali tells Amerindian leaders
- As NTC conference 2023 opens President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has stressed the importance of collaboration between the government ... Read More