Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai and PPP/C advisor and presidential candidate Donald Ramotar lauded Amerindians for capitalizing on the opportunities provided to boost their livelihoods while preserving their culture, when Heritage Village celebrations were held in Aishalton, Region Nine on Saturday.
This year’s celebrations was designed to showcase the work of the first Amerindian Parliamentarian, the late Stephen Campbell, who on September 10, 1957 entered Guyana’s parliament to represent the Indigenous people, a press release from the Government Information Agency said. Observations were held under the theme ‘Our culture, our heritage, our life: a fusion of indigenous diversity.’
In his address, the prime minister said he was pleased to be a part of celebrations honouring Campbell. He noted that Campbell’s entering Parliament was a significant step as it
