Emancipation day Archives

August 2, 2025

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In a powerful affirmation of Guyana’s African-Guyanese heritage and the nation’s commitment to nurturing its youth, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday pledged financial support to strengthen the work of the Organisation for Social and Health Advancement in Guyana (OSHAG) and the Conga Nya Drumming Group. The head of state made the announcement at […]

August 1, 2025

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The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends Emancipation Day greetings to all Guyanese—and in particular, to our Afro-Guyanese brothers and sisters—as our nation marks the 187th anniversary of the abolition of slavery. Emancipation Day stands as a powerful reminder of the triumph of the human spirit over one of the darkest chapters of our shared history. […]

August 1, 2025

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The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) extends warm Emancipation Day greetings to all Guyanese, particularly to the descendants of enslaved Africans, whose indomitable spirit and unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and dignity continue to inspire our nation. As we mark 187 years since the abolition of slavery in the British colonies, we pause […]

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President Ali pledges support for African-Guyanese culture and youth

PPP pays tribute to heroes of emancipation

GAWU salutes strength, resilience, and cultural richness of African-Guyanese community

Brackish-water shrimp farming introduced in Region Two to support farmers’ incomes

CARPHA brings together regional experts to tackle health challenges

ICJ to begin oral hearings in Guyana-Venezuela border case on May 4

Brackish-water shrimp farming introduced in Region Two to support farmers’ incomes

CARPHA brings together regional experts to tackle health challenges

ICJ to begin oral hearings in Guyana-Venezuela border case on May 4