This young Amerindian from Massakenari places a chief’s headdress on President Ramotar. [GINA Photo]
By Leroy Smith
An Amerindian group doing a cultural item. [GINA Photo][www.inewsguyana.com] – Amerindian Heritage Month 2014 opened last evening [Monday, September 02] with both Minister Pauline Sukhai and President Donald Ramotar calling for much attention to be placed on the preservation of the language of the Indigenous People.
The President said that government has always supported the preservation of the language as he pointed out the compilation and publication of a dictionary of Amerindian words and languages in collaboration with international groups.
Ramotar also spoke about the promotion and development of the Arawak language with Arawaks in Suriname and other neighbouring countries.
Meanwhile, Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai singled out the Arawaks and Warrus as the two most threatened languages that seem to be fading away.
She made it clear that the loss of languages affects the individual identity of Amerindians and by extension damages the community extensively.
President Ramotar, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and other Cabinet Members join in celebrating with the Surama Dance Group of Region Nine. [GINA Photo]Amerindian Heritage Month 2014 is being celebrated under the theme: “Traditional Embodiment for Amerindian Development.”
Yesterday’s launch also saw cultural performance and Amerindian food and beverages which are on sale.
This young Amerindian from Massakenari places a chief’s headdress on President Ramotar. [GINA Photo]Upon his arrival, President Ramotar was saluted by an Amerindian Guard of Honour even as Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and several other Government Ministers and members of the Diplomatic Corps graced the occasion with their presence.
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred on Wednesday July 1, 2026, about 06:42hrs, on the...
Acting Chief Justice, Navindra Singh, on Monday, granted judicial review relief in favour of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), quashing the decision of...
Digicel Guyana is offering free unlimited calls to Venezuela, allowing customers to stay connected with loved ones and communities affected by the catastrophic earthquakes...
Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, performing the functions of Minister of Home Affairs today...
The Constitution Reform Commission (CRC), chaired by former acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh (Ret'd), will soon invite members of the public...
See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating an alleged Robbery Under Arms which occurred on Monday June 29, 2026, about 20:00hrs,...
![An Amerindian group doing a cultural item. [GINA Photo]](https://i0.wp.com/inewsguyana.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Amerindian-3.jpg?ssl=1)
![President Ramotar, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and other Cabinet Members join in celebrating with the Surama Dance Group of Region Nine. [GINA Photo]](https://i0.wp.com/inewsguyana.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Amerindian-2.jpg?ssl=1)
![This young Amerindian from Massakenari places a chief’s headdress on President Ramotar. [GINA Photo]](https://i0.wp.com/inewsguyana.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Amerindian-1.jpg?ssl=1)
