PPP says 800 Region One Amerindians reject Granger plan for land titling inquiry

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo (centre) at the meeting (PPP photo)

Following a party meeting in Mabaruma, Region One yesterday, the People’s Progressive Party says that more than 800 Amerindians vowed to not recognize a recently established Commission of Inquiry (COI)  into land titling for Amerindians and other groups.

The party says that its hinterland supporters want President David Granger to quash the COI since they believe that their case pertaining to land entitlement was unique and should not be lumped with any other group.

“The Delegates and Observers unanimously resolved not to recognize this Commission and are calling upon the President and the Government of Guyana,