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government accelerates hinterland infrastructure and connectivity, some 50 people from the village of Karasabai in Region Nine will be employed to upgrade the current earthen airstrip into a concrete airfield. This project will be built at a cost of $993 million, transforming it into eight inches of thick, rigid paved concrete, spanning a length of 3000ft by 50ft, with a strength of 5000 pounds per square inch (PSI). About 50 navigational lights will be installed along the strip, allowing planes to land and take off at night in the ... Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, and a technical team from the ministry, including Head of the Special Projects Unit (SPU) Colin Gittens, visited the community on Wednesday to discuss the project with residents. ... Construction is scheduled to begin on January 19 with an estimated duration of 75 days, to be executed by the SPU using a community participation model. Fifty skilled and unskilled persons will participate in this transformative project. “This model of development, where the Government of Guyana, through the Special Projects Unit, has been working with communities to do two things, ensure there is employment and add to economic activity, but at the same time delivering ... International Import and Supplies, the company responsible for supplying materials for the project, will also gift the village a terminal similar to the one being constructed at the new Aishalton airfield. “During the 70 days or 75 days that this airstrip would be closed for construction, we’ll have to ensure that the road that links you with Lethem is improved,” Minister Edghill assured residents, noting that this will ensure persons in ... In early January, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali commissioned two modern concrete airstrips in the villages of Paramakatoi, Region Eight and Aishalton, Region Nine, further boosting hinterland connectivity as outlined in the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s 2025 Manifesto. These projects provide safe and consistent transportation and create opportunities in agriculture, tourism, and other businesses, which improve livelihoods by creating jobs, increasing incomes, and supporting a healthy village economy. CATEGORIES Government Ministry of Public Works News Bulletin TAGS 2025 airstrip Department of Public Information government Guyana Hinterland connectivity Karasabai Minister Bishop Juan Edghill Region Nine

Skip to content **Release Date: March 29, 2018** **North Rupununi District Development Board** The document discusses the concerns of North Rupununi communities regarding the potential environmental impact of a proposed reservoir construction by the IDB-funded Sustainable Agricultural Development Program. It highlights the lack of meaningful consultation with key stakeholders, the ecological significance of the Rupununi wetlands, and the urgent need for its protection and recognition as a RAMSAR site. The document calls for government action to address these issues, emphasizing the importance of wetlands for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the livelihoods of over 8000 indigenous residents. It also criticizes the government for not moving beyond verbal support to implement sustainable solutions proposed by the indigenous people. Click here to Download Scroll to Top

Photos # Photos 2017 \ \\ ## Karasabai Consultations on the Guyana-EU FLEGT VPA Stakeholder information sessions on the Guyana-EU FLEGT VPA. Date February 2017 Place Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region Rupertee, Wowetta and Toka Villages’ Consultations on the Guyana-EU FLEGT... Lethem Consultations on the Guyana-EU FLEGT VPA Scroll to top

the Ministry of Housing and Water, Guyana Energy Agency, Ministry of Public Works and the Office of the President, the SDG logo and highlights the ... © COPYRIGHT - 2023. Ministry of Finance ISBN 978-976-97033-0-8 (Paperback) Ministry of Finance 49 Main and Urquhart Streets, Georgetown, Co-operative Republic of Guyana SECOND VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW ... Figure 3 SDG Agency Mapping Figure 4 Indicator Collection and Assessment Tool Figure 5 Low Carbon Investments Figure 6 Coastal VNR Consultation ... Figure 8 Hinterland VNR Consultation Figure 9 First time access to water- Mahaicony, Region 5, 2020 ... Figure 11 GWI new water treatment plant at Canje, Berbice, Commissioned in 2021 ... Figure 23 Heat pump dehydrator machine Figure 24 Teabag packaging machine ... Figure 27 Manufacturing Company Dixie receiving Made in Guyana Certificate ... GUYANA | VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW 2023 8 ACTO Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation ASDU Agriculture Sector Development Unit AQI Air Quality Index CARICOM Caribbean Community CBDRM Community Based Disaster Risk Management CDC Civil Defence Commission CDEMA Caribbean Disaster Emergency ... EIWG Guyana Energy Programme Implementation Working Group EPA Environmental Protection Agency ... GIZ Gesellschaftfür Internationale Zusammenarbeit GLSC Guyana Lands and Surveys GMSA Guyana Manufacturing and Services ... GPAS Guyana Protected Areas System GPL Guyana Power and Light GRA Guyana Revenue Authority GRDB Guyana Rice Development Board GSS Georgetown Sewerage System GUYSUCO Guyana Sugar Corporation GW Gigawatt GWI Guyana Water Incorporated HBSL Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill HCAF Home Construction Assistance Facility ... KAPA Kanashen Amerindian Protected Area KMPA Kanuku Mountains Protected Area KNP Kaieteur National Park kV Kilovolt LCDS Low Carbon Development Strategy LDO Local Democratic Organ LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS GUYANA | VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW 2023 9 LED Light-emitting diode LHS Lethem Housing Subsidy LTE Long Term Evolution m3 Cubic meter M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MIR Mortgage Interest Relief MoF Ministry of Finance MOFAIC Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MPAG Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance MoPW Ministry of Public Works Mm Millimetre MSME Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSSC Multi-stakeholder Steering Committee MW Megawatt MV Motor Vessel NACEN National Advisory Committee on ... PA Protected Area PAC Protected Areas Commission PATF Protected Areas Trust Fund PM Particulate Matter PV Photovoltaic ... SDG Sustainable Development Goal SIDS Small Island Developing States SWM Solid Waste Management ... VNR Voluntary National Review VSP Village Sustainability Plan WASH Water Sanitation and Hygiene ... Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. This report provides an in-depth insight of Guyana’s ... global environment, Guyana’s economic and social transformation is underway. In May 2015, Guyana announced the discovery of commercial quantities of oil and by July 2016, Guyana was graduated to an upper middle-income country. Oil production commenced in December 2019, and has provided ... RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCE Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh, M.P. Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Co-operative Republic of Guyana resource curse. Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund has provided a means of addressing these threats, in addition to the policies and plans, and legislative and institutional frameworks that are in place to realise Government’s strategic objectives towards achieving the SDGs. At the same time, Guyana is at ... SDGs of HLPF 2023, Guyana’s charted course includes expansion of treated water coverage and ... GUYANA | VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW 2023 13 Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh, M.P. Senior Minister in the Office of the President ... with the launch on April 19 through the formation of the IACM comprising several

for: # GUYANA: Funds earmarked for consultation for Amerindian Act revision –President Ali EventsNewsRegional News June 20, 2022June 20, 2022Caribpix PICTURED ABOVE His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali being greeted by residents of the Upper Mazaruni. Synieka Thorne June 20, 2022 The government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, has set aside financial resources this year, to commence a national consultation as part of plans to revise the Amerindian Act of 2006. His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during his address to residents of Phillipai, Upper Mazaruni, Region Seven, on Friday last. During the interaction, residents spoke of the need for the Amerindian Act to be updated in accordance with national and international laws. President Ali noted that the government is committed to delivering on its manifesto promise to review the act in full consultation with the Amerindian people, and their leaders. **“We can’t revise the Amerindian Act in some fancy office somewhere. We have to consult the people, going to every single community listening to the people, listening to their voices, not an association, an organisation, or a government, as a unified force,”**he said. He added, “**all the people who are captured under the Amerindian Act must be involved in the process. Based on the principled of a consultative approach, we have to consult with the people, and that is our commitment.**” The Amerindian Act is the primary legislation that governs the affairs of the Amerindian people of Guya. It provides for the recognition, and protection of collective rights of Amerindian Villages and Communities in Guyana and the promotion of good governance. The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic Government in its manifesto in the run-up to the general elections of March 2020 had promised to revise the Act and ensure it adequately meets the current, and future needs of the Amerindians of ... ## Related Stories ### BARBADOS National Youth Service. September 30, 2022October 3, 2022Caribpix ### [BARBADOS: Dr Ronnie Yearwood elected new DLP president as Dr. David

Logo]] ** ** 1. Ministry of Amerindian Affairs 2. The Amerindian Act 2006 # The Amerindian Act 2006 The Amerindian Act, 2006 provides for, inter alia: Grants to communal land. Unlike the old Act, the new Act includes a process for the granting of land. For instance, a community can apply for land once they can prove that they have been living there for at least 25 years and the Minister must commence an investigation and make a decision within 6 months. Leases. The Minister is not required to approve leasing of titled Amerindian land, as opposed to the 1st Act where the Minister is required to approve it. In the new Act, the communities are only required to seek the advice of the Minister. Intellectual Property Rights. With respect to the use of scientific research, the Researcher will, among other things, have to submit to the Village Council a copy of any publication containing material derived from the research. Environmental Protection. The Amerindian Act supports the need for the communities to use their natural resources in a way that lends support to the concept of sustainability: Impact Assessments will have to be completed in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act. Mining and Forestry. Amerindians will have a legal right to traditional mining with the consent of the Village Council and they must comply with the relevant legislation. With regard to forestry, the Village Council plays an integral role in determining who is allowed to use their land and on what terms. Governance. The Village Council is empowered to establish rules for their communities and set fines within the legal confines of the law. Notably, the money received due to the non- adherence of the rules, goes into the Village Council’s account, not the Government’s. Consultations. More than half of the recommendations are reflected in the Act. These inclusions were as a result of recommendations from the communities and other stakeholders. The process lasted two years and is an unprecedented one in this part of the hemisphere. Click here to download the Amerindian Act 2006 * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** ** This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you ... This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the ... functionalities of the website. We

2 Calculation of amount due......................................................... 220 8.7.3 Payments due to Village Councils................................................. 220 8.7.4 Regulation of mining on Village lands............................................ 221 8.7.5 Summary.............................................................................. 221 ... basis would also be informative. 2.6.8 Amerindian Fund GGMC is liable to pay 20% of the royalties collected from mining on Amerindian Village lands to an Amerindian Development Fund established by the MoAA. No payment was made in 2022, and GGMC ... 1 GGMC Act Chapter 65:09 section 6.1.g 2 GGB Act Chapter 66:01 section 13 (1) 33 Guyana EITI FY 2022 ... MSG members; and participation could be widened to involve parties outside the committed group represented by the MSG. s 34 areas); and Article 11 of the existing PSAs signed between the Government and the existing contractors. Retention Fee The Licensee may apply for a retention period for a specific discovery where they expect the commerciality of the said discovery to improve within the next five years. Petroleum Activities Act (2023) Annual payment of USD2,000,000 Section 48 of the Petroleum Activities Act; Article 8 in the new draft Model PSA (shallow and deepwater areas) 3.1.1.3 Institutional Framework Table 14: Institutions Involved in the Oil and Gas Sector ... development (exploration and extraction) increase, by promoting and supporting investment in the mining sector.18 Amerindian Act, No. 6 of 2006 (Cap 29:01) The Amerindian Act, No. 6 of 2006 (Cap 29:01), which sets the obligations of GGMC when it intends to issue a permit, concession, license, or other permission over or in Amerindian land. The Act established the National Toshaos Council which comprises all Toshaos in ... duration of licence as well as by transaction on the licence. Mining Act (1989) Fees, tribute and royalties31 A miner shall pay the Village tribute of any minerals obtained from Village lands from small, medium or large-scale mining Amerind ian Act Cap. 29:01 Small or medium scale mining: A miner shall pay at least 7% of

s] ... - Mind Your Business - In the village - Mark’s Take - Diplomatic Speak ... No Result View All Result No Result View All Result # Examining the shortcomings of Guyana’s Amerindian Act (2006) by Admin September 11, 2024 in News The Amerindians/Indigenous Peoples of Guyana (Pinterest photo) 0 SHARES 0 VIEWS ... By Mark DaCosta- The Amerindian Act of 2006 was heralded by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) as a milestone in Guyana’s legal framework, designed to safeguard the rights of our indigenous populations. However, the Act has faced criticism from both indigenous communities and human rights advocates. Its limitations have left many Indigenous groups feeling disenfranchised, particularly when it comes to land ownership, autonomy, and protection of cultural heritage. As Guyanese observe Heritage Month, let us examine some of the shortcomings of the Amerindian Act. ... One of the most contentious aspects of the Amerindian Act is its approach to land titles. Under the law, indigenous ... Act, the government retains control over subsurface resources, even on Amerindian titled lands. While indigenous groups must be consulted before any mining activities take place, there is no legal requirement to obtain their approval. This ... The lack of a veto power for indigenous communities has allowed the prioritisation of mining over the rights of ... spiritual bonds that Guyana’s first people share with their land, further marginalising these communities. Centralised Decision-Making and Lack of Autonomy Another major flaw in the Amerindian Act is the concentration of decision-making power within the central government. While the Act establishes village councils to manage local affairs, their authority is often undermined by the oversight of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. Decisions related to resource use, governance, and other critical areas must be approved by the Minister, leaving village councils with limited autonomy. This top-down approach often ... The Act also imposes a formalised system of village councils, which may not align with the cultural practices of ... The Amerindian Act provides limited avenues for legal redress. If indigenous communities feel that their rights have ... decisions made by the village councils further limits their ability to appeal or contest government actions that ... does little to ensure that indigenous practices are safeguarded. Consultation and Financial Dependency The Act mandates that indigenous communities be consulted on decisions affecting their lands and livelihoods. However, the law fails to define what constitutes meaningful consultation. This ambiguity has led to instances of tokenistic engagement, where the government may not take the concerns of Indigenous people seriously in decision-making processes. Without clear guidelines, consultation efforts can become a mere formality, sidelining the voices of indigenous people. Finally, the financial autonomy of indigenous villages is limited by the government’s control over village revenue. While villages are permitted to raise funds through taxes and royalties, these funds are subject to significant ... Moving Forward The Amerindian Act, despite its promises, has left many of Guyana’s indigenous people feeling that their rights are not ... May 29, 2022 ### China beats Starlink to hi-res space-ground laser transmission at 6G standard ... - Mind Your Business - In the village - Mark’s Take - Diplomatic Speak ... © 2024 Village Voice

OHCHR] ... # Escazú Agreement: Protecting environmental defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean 05 June 2025 ShareCanoes on a river. ©Getty Images / Leamus ## Related UN Human Rights and the environment Protecting the right to defend human rights Escazú Agreement UN Human Rights in Central America UN Human Rights in South America ... On 23 April 2025, Bolivia held its first public environmental hearing under the Escazú Agreement. Convened by the Agro-Environmental Tribunal, the hearing addressed the protection of the jaguar and its habitat and included protective measures for environmental defenders such as Uzquiano. The hearing marked a historic precedent for environmental ... UN Human Rights, through its presence in Latin America, works on the implementation of theEscazú Agreement, a unique instrument in that it is a regional agreement that not only addresses environmental protection but also the protection of those who defend the environment. “The Escazú Agreement is the first environmental treaty in Latin America and the Caribbean that guarantees three fundamental rights: access to environmental information, participation in decisions that affect the environment, and access to justice in environmental matters,” said Sara Nuero, coordinator of UN Human Rights’ project on regional human rights strategies for Latin America and the Caribbean, funded by Sweden and based in theOffice for Central America. Article 9 of the Escazú Agreement is particularly relevant as it sets out guidelines for the protection of environmental defenders and allows them to receive protection at an international level. “In Mr Uzquiano’s case, both State institutions and civil society are using the Escazú Agreement and its interpretation to strengthen resistance processes, advocacy, and to achieve important decisions at the constitutional level, with the potential to generate jurisprudence,” said Jan Jarab, Representative of theUN Human Rights Regional Office for South America. The Office provides technical assistance to States to implement the Escazú Agreement with a human rights-based ... One of those civil society representatives is César Artiga, an activist since the age of 18, a promoter of a culture of peace, and currently an elected Public Representative under the Escazú Agreement. ... César Artiga, a Salvadorian human rights defender at El Peña community, in the Xiriualtique Jiquilisco Biosphere ... “Latin America and the Caribbean is the most dangerous region in the world to work as an environmental defender,” Artiga said. “The Escazú Agreement not only protects people on the front line, but it also includes journalists, ... 2025. ©OHCHR. From his regional perspective, Artiga sees a growing threat, a troubling time of setbacks and institutional weakening ... “There is community resilience because there is no other choice: it’s survival,” Artiga said. ### Remaining challenges So far, 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have ratified the Agreement, and although the progress is significant, challenges remain. That is why effective implementation of the Escazú Agreement is urgent. According to UN Human Rights, one of the greatest challenges is ensuring that the commitments made are translated into concrete actions that respond to local contexts and needs. “One of the main challenges in implementing the Escazú Agreement is translating regional commitments into concrete national actions that genuinely strengthen the protection of environmental defenders.” Nuero said. “Supporting this ... For Jarab, developing regional indicators is vital for proper implementation of the Agreement. “It is necessary to gather information from each country that has ratified the Agreement in order to contribute to the ... For Uzquiano, international attention has been essential to his defence. ... support and that of the Bolivian Ombudsman gave me the confidence to continue with my work, despite the threats

– A locally owned oil and gas company, Cataleya Petroleum Inc., has approached Indigenous ... “We have through the Amazon Sustainable Landscape programme five years for the North Rupununi wetlands to be protected so we are creating a management plan. How do we plan, what do we plan, how do we benefit from the Wetlands and Kanuku Mountains…here comes proposed oil drilling. In the North Rupununi we were trying to protect the wetlands over 25 years ago. We wanted it to be a Ramsar site but Guyana was not a signatory to the Ramsar Convention even though Guyana was a signatory of many conventions so that fell apart,” the Chairman noted. Ramsar sites, according to research, are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an intergovernmental treaty established in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. As of January 2026, there are over 2,520 sites worldwide covering more than 253 million hectares, aimed at conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable, ... Presently, the EPA is leading the Amazon Sustainable Landscape programme, a World Bank Initiative aimed at ... To this end, Williams said he is anxious to see how the regulator manages the proposal for oil and gas activity and protect the wetlands in the North Rupununi. The five million Euro programme is designed to preserve the ecological and hydrological integrity of these critical areas and aims to support conservation efforts in important habitats in the Rupununi. The project directly benefits ... World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said. But beyond the environmental, fiscal and social concerns related to the proposed oil and gas activities in the Hinterland, Williams also worries that there is no legal framework to govern such activities onshore. He said, “I am ... According to a document shared with Rupununi villagers by Cataleya Petroleum Inc, the Takatu project seeks to determine the feasibility of exploring for commercial quantities of petroleum; upgrade all geological models for the Takatu Block and increase economic investment in the North Rupununi. The company said, “The Takatu Project is an idea to look for energy (Oil and Gas) deep underground in the Rupununi…we want to see if oil found in this area in the 1980s can be produced safely and cleanly using new technology.” Among its initial steps, the Guyanese company said it will share information and seek free, prior and informed consent, seek approval from the EPA and the Ministry of Natural Resources. ... “Right now, I can say there’s no consideration of awarding any blocks onshore without consultation because as you would understand, that we would have to hold consultation for onshore blocks, especially the Takatu area which is the basically the wetland and there have been groups that have been advocating to have these areas set aside for ... --- ### Discover more from Kaieteur News Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Subscribe --- - Cataleya Petroleum Inc., Indigenous communities, Oil and Gas, Oil Company, onshore drilling, Rupununi ##### Similar Articles Exxon’s profits soar while Guyanese struggle with rising... Mar 09, 2026 0 -- ... Illegal firearms seized in South Rupununi; 3 in custody Mar 09, 2026 0 -- ... “No woman should lose her life to domestic violence”... Mar 09, 2026 0 -- ... GuySuCo says Berbice estates record highest daily output... Mar 09, 2026 0 -- First lady hosts International Women’s Day walk in... Mar 09, 2026 0 -- Pres. Ali aims for more efficient, accountable mining Mar 09

Environmental law – Oil and Gas law – Statutory interpretation – Delay in issuing ... Minister may grant petroleum production licence to non-operators who do not have ... Guyana which were given legislative force by the Environmental Protection Act. The Constitution of Guyana and Guyana’s international obligations required balancing of sustainable development and the use of natural resources, with justifiable economic and ... Belize [2018] CCJ 28 (AJ) (BZ), (2019) 94 WIR 96. Legislation referred to: Guyana - Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana Act, Cap 1:01, Environmental Protection Act, Cap 20:05, Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, Cap 65:04, Supreme Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2016, Time Limit for Judicial Decisions Act, Cap 3:13; European Union - Council Directive 85/337/EEC of 27 June ... Introduction [1] This appeal marks the first occasion on which the Court has been asked to decide ... The issue is whether it is permissible for a Petroleum Production Licence ... [2] The relevant project concerns the carrying out of petroleum prospecting and ... a national of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. The respondent is the Minister of Natural Resources having responsibilities for the natural resources of Guyana and the designated Minister of Government entitled to exercise the powers and authority under the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, Cap 65:04 (‘PEP Act’). 1 See [78], [83] below. [3] There are added respondents. These are ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd, (‘Exxon’) 2 , ... the petroleum prospecting and production operations in the Liza Phase 1 Project. The three companies are also parties to a Production Agreement with the Government of Guyana. [4] The amicus curiae is the Environmental Protection Agency (‘EP Agency’) which is a statutory body corporate established by the Environmental Protection Act (‘EP Act’).4It is the regulatory agency formed to exercise the powers and authority as proscribed in the EP Act and is responsible for deciding whether to issue an ... [5] Exxon sought and obtained an environmental permit, dated 1 June 2017, from the ... [6] Exxon, CNOOC, and Hess formed a consortium to find and exploit petroleum from an area offshore Guyana known as the Stabroek Block. Pursuant to s 10 of the PEP Act, the Government of Guyana, represented by the Minister responsible for petroleum, entered into a Petroleum Agreement with the consortium dated 27 June 2016. The Petroleum Agreement was a production sharing agreement whose 2 Since the commencement of these proceedings Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd has changed its name to ExxonMobil ... [67] It may therefore be concluded that a public authority in Guyana may not give ... very useful function in clarifying an important point in the public law of environmental regulation. The appellant’s initiation and carriage of this litigation was therefore entirely consistent with the Escazu Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean 2018, 61 to which Guyana is a party. The Escazu Agreement aims to provide full public access to environmental information, encourage participation in environmental decisionmaking, and enable access to legal ... environmental matters. Accordingly, in the circumstances of this case, I would not ... [94] Mr Raymond Gaskin, concerned with protecting the natural environment, brought this case against the Minister of Natural Resources (‘the Minister’). He complained that the Minister was wrong to issue a Licence to three entities engaged in the oil ... 61 Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin ... Caribbean (adopted 4 March 2018, entered into force 22 April 2021) 3398 UNTS 1 (Escazu Agreement). [95] Mr G