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Jul 27, 2012 News
The Indigenous Peoples Commission (IPC) yesterday handed over the first report since its inception in 2010, to Speaker of the National Assembly, Raphael Trotman.
In commending the body, Trotman explained that since the National Assembly does not have interaction with civil society, there is need for reports to be submitted by various commissions.
“I don’t want to have these reports placed on the desks of parliamentarians, I need them to be discussed and debated and to have you present at these kinds of sessions.”
Adding that he is thinking of breaking tradition, Trotman said he wants to allow citizens to address the National Assembly, whereas this is only done by parliamentarians.
Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, said the IPC was formed in September 2010 and it is impressive that for a relatively new commission they have already submitted a report to the National Assembly.
“It is an important sign that Guyana has taken a bold step in the promotion of indigenous rights and where their concerns can be raised… and deal with issues that come before them,” Sukhai said.
Indigenous People Commission (IPC) Chairman Doreen Jacobis said the entity needs funding and assistance from parliamentarians and as such, from the report presented, would underscore the various issues faced by the Amerindian community.
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