Government tables National Heritage Preservation Bill 2026
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November 12, 2026
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The government, through the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr, presented the National Heritage Preservation Bill 2026 to the National Assembly on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for a modern framework to protect Guyana’s cultural and historical sites.
The legislation (Bill No. 16 of 2026) seeks to establish a National Heritage Preservation Council to oversee the designation of historic sites, districts, artefacts, underwater locations, and treasure troves as national heritage.
Presenting the legislation, Minister Ramson explained that its provisions are intended to ensure the conservation, preservation, protection and management of the country’s heritage.
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