Govt engages Eclipse Falls residents on land security
Ministerial outreach to Eclipse Falls
Efforts to advance land titling reviewed
November 10 2026
Three government ministers travelled to Eclipse Falls Top, Region One, to engage village leaders and residents on the ongoing Amerindian Land Titling Project, with discussions focusing on securing Indigenous lands and resolving issues affecting the process.
The inter-ministerial visit brought together Housing Minister Collin Croal, Amerindian Affairs Minister Sarah Brown-Shadeek and Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture Vikash Ramkissoon.
Discussions centred on boundary demarcation, existing concessions and matters relating to the recognition and protection of Indigenous lands.
The ministers, accompanied by technical officials, also heard concerns raised by residents and village representatives as they discussed the way forward for advancing the land titling process.
Among those present were Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley, Prime Minister’s Representative Margret Lambert, Community Development Council Chairperson Sunita Henry, Assistant Regional Executive Officer Jason Ramjohn and District Development Officer Orlando Thorne.
Representing the Ministry of Natural Resources were Guyana Geology and Mines Commission Deputy Commissioner Jimmy Reece and Guyana Forestry Commission Head Patrick Khan. Members of the Regional Democratic Council and technical teams from the relevant agencies also participated in the engagement.
