Tag: NTC conference
Resources available for empowerment – Minister Hamilton
The government is dedicated to ensuring resources are available for Guyanese nationwide to be empowered through educational and skill-training programmes. ... Read More
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
Gov’t granted Indigenous right to self-determination in 2006 Amerindian Act – GS Jagdeo reemphasises
- Says local newspapers misrepresenting positive outcome of NTC Conference The modern 2006 Amerindian Act grants Indigenous people the right ... Read More
Amerindian leaders urged to encourage youths to join discipline services
Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, has called on indigenous leaders to encourage hinterland youths to join the disciplined services, ... Read More
VP Jagdeo announces $100M to support CDCs from carbon credit payment
-Over $9B injected towards Amerindian Development between 2023-2024-Announces additional support for sports development The sum of $100 million in carbon ... Read More
More job opportunities to become available for Amerindian youths
The Ministry of Public Service has been tasked with identifying vacancies in schools across hinterland regions, to hire and train ... Read More