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December 3, 2025

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Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, stands today as a leader on the global stage. Yet her journey began in the quiet Amerindian community of Santa Rosa, legally known as Moruca—a place far removed from international diplomacy. In a recent interview with the Starting Point Podcast, Rodrigues-Birkett recalled the moment that sparked […]

September 29, 2025

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The community of Mashabo, Region Two, is mourning the loss of its longtime leader, Toshao Henry Hendricks, who passed away on Monday after a brief illness. Hendricks, born on November 10, 1963, was remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, and community pillar whose leadership was marked by integrity, compassion, and unity. Villagers described him as […]

September 28, 2025

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The serene Tapakuma Lake Playfield in Region Two transformed into a vibrant hub of culture and festivity on Sunday, as the community of St. Densy/Tapakuma hosted its Heritage Day celebrations under the theme “Igniting Unity, Celebrating Progress, Advancing Our Culture.”Credit: ESPNcricinfo and Indian Cricket Team. In attendance were Director General of the Ministry of Amerindian […]

September 9, 2025

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The sounds of drums and the rhythm of traditional dance filled the air at the National Park last night as Guyana officially unveiled this year’s Amerindian Heritage Village of Nappi in Region Nine. The colourful event marked the start of Amerindian Heritage Month 2025, showcasing cultural performances, craft displays, Indigenous cuisine, and storytelling that celebrated […]

July 31, 2025

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The Women and Gender Equality Commission has commended the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Guyana Police Force for their swift response to the alleged public rape of a young Amerindian woman, recently circulated on social media. The incident occurred at Raghoo’s Bar, Soesdyke Junction, East Bank of Demerara. The immediate closure […]

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From humble beginnings to the world stage: The story of Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett

Mashabo mourns passing of Toshao Henry Hendricks

Tapakuma Heritage Day shines spotlight on culture and tourism

Amerindian Heritage Month opens with vibrant village celebration

Authorities commended for swift response to rape of Amerindian woman

$1 billion eye hospital opens on New Market Street

55 NDCs now equipped with garbage trucks under national rollout

Three foreign nationals sentenced to prison over illegal mining in Iwokrama forest

$1 billion eye hospital opens on New Market Street

55 NDCs now equipped with garbage trucks under national rollout

Three foreign nationals sentenced to prison over illegal mining in Iwokrama forest