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Sep 13, 2016 News
Addressing residents of Mainstay/Whyaka, one of the many Region Two hinterland communities, and persons who traveled from the Essequibo Coast to Mainstay over the weekend for Indigenous Heritage Day, President
David Granger assured the audience that within months every public building would be equipped with WIFI service.
President Granger, the main invitee, stated that persons especially entering schools would be able to access WIFI service.
He said that education is essential. He repeated the call for every girl and woman to attain an education. The head of state also emphasized the importance of equality and the protection for women. He voiced a concern to eradicate prejudice.
“Are we a community of equality? Our constitution guarantees equality.”
The head of state reminded Essequibians to conduct a thorough introspection and to identify and to work in unison with Central Government, the Regional administration, the NDCs and also the Village councils to address those problems.
He gave commitment especially to the Amerindian community to revise the Amerindian People’s Act and the establishment of the Indigenous Lands Commission. These are key areas that his government is looking to address, he said.
The heritage celebration attracted the presence of Sandra Granger, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Sydney Allicock, Junior Minister, Valerie Garrido-Lowe and Dawn Hastings.
Also in attendance were the Toshao of Mainstay/Whyaka, Joel Fredericks, Regional Chairman, Devenand Ramdatt and Regional Executive officer, Rupert Hopkinson.
The event featured a series of dances, poetry and a documentary on the history of Mainstay/Whyaka.
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