…MoAA unveils activities for next month

Bumbury, in Region One (Barima-Waini), has been selected as this year’s Heritage Village by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (MoAA). The community will serve as the focal point for national activities marking Amerindian Heritage Month, in keeping with annual traditions surrounding the celebrations. This was announced by Amerindian Affairs Minister, Sarah Browne-Shadeek on Tuesday, who also announced other activities planned for next month’s observances.

“On September 12th, we have our Amerindian Heritage Village Day. So, this year’s Amerindian Heritage Village will be Bumbury, that’s a village in Region One. Last year, it would have been in Nappi, Region Nine, and this year, we’re taking the Heritage Village to Region One,” Browne-Shadeek said in a video uploaded to Facebook. Amerindian Heritage Month 2026 will be observed under the theme “Observing our Cultural Heritage during our Diamond Jubilee”.