Seven communities of Region 1 signed agreements for their communities to commence receiving funding from the Amerindian Development Fund (ADF) for their Community Development Projects (CDPs) on the 10th and 11th of May, 2013. The legal representatives of the villages/communities, and Hon. Minister Pauline Sukhai signed the agreements. Read More

ADF Scoping Mission Commences in Region 1

To ensure the readiness of Amerindian villages and communities for the initiation of their community projects financed under the Amerindian Development Fund (ADF) through the GRIF , the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (MoAA) together with partner entity UNDP embarked on a scoping Mission for 8 villages/communities in Region 1 from April 17 to April 24. Read More

PRESIDENT RAMOTAR KEYNOTES GRIF-ADF INCEPTION WORKSHOP AND LAUNCH

Noting the PPP/C Government’s resolve to support the implementation of village community Development Plans, His Excellency President Donald Ramotar expressed his elation over the Launch and Inception Workshop of the Community Development Plans (CDP) under the Phase I of the GRIF Amerindian Development Fund (ADF) held on March 22-23, at the Princess Hotel, Providence, West Bank Demerara. Read More ,See Related Images

Unite for development- Minister Sukhai urges Region 8 residents at flag raising

Addressing residents of Kato, Region Eight at the community’s flag raising ceremony in commemoration of the country’s 43rd Republic Anniversary on   February 22, Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai issued a call for unity and for persons to work across the political divide to hasten Guyana’s development. Read More

Minister Sukhai commissions $10M tractor in Kimbia

On Thursday, January 31, 2013, Hon. Pauline Sukhai, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, accompanied by a team from the Ministry travelled to Kimbia Village, Region # 10, where she commissioned a tractor. The tractor will be utilised to enhance agricultural activities in the Village. Read More

Gov’t reiterates full support for Isseneru- Minister Sukhai - village council has an option

Georgetown, GINA, January 23, 2013

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai pointed out on January 23, that the Amerindian Act 2006 currently offers a clause that allows for miners to seek an agreement with the Village Council. Read More