250-Gun Licences to Be Issued to Indigenous Communities

250-gun licences to be issued to indigenous communities

…as President Ali highlights importance of security in far-flung villages Underscoring the importance of security in hinterland communities, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that the Government of Guyana will be issuing some 250 firearm licences to these villages. The announcement came during the opening day of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2025, which is being held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) from Mon…

President Ali hails Indigenous communities for vigilance, strength - Guyana Chronicle

–amidst ongoing tension with Venezuela PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday hailed Indigenous communities, specifically those near the Guyana-Venezuela border, for their continued vigilance and protection amidst ongoing tension with the neighbouring Spanish-speaking nation. Dr. Ali was at the time addressing the opening ceremony of the National Toshaos Council Conference, during which he also thanked […]

'Security is important’ – Pres. Ali as Govt to grant 250 firearm licences to indigenous villages - INews Guyana

Underscoring the importance of security in hinterland communities, President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday revealed that the Guyana Government will be issuing some 250 firearm licences to these villages. He was at the time speaking during the opening ceremony of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2025. “Security is very important, and we had about […] The post ‘Security is important’ – Pres. Ali as Govt to grant 250 firearm licences to indi…

About 250 firearm licenses to be granted to Indigenous communities - President announces

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday announced that some 250 firearm licenses should be granted to persons in indigenous communities soon after requests were made for increased security support. “Security is very important, and we had about 250 requests from the leaders and other village elders or persons recommended from the villages for firearm licenses, mostly for the protection of the villages. And (I am) pleased to tell you today that every o…