Chaguanas Unveils Amerindian Statue To Honour Indigenous Heritage

October 27, 2026

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Chaguanas is celebrating its Indigenous heritage with the unveiling of a new Amerindian statue at Saith Park.

The monument, named Guaima after a historic Indigenous chief, is expected to spark interest in the Borough’s First Peoples’ history and legacy.

A traditional smoke ritual preceded the formal Amerindian Statue Dubbing Ceremony on Tuesday.

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