Amerindian Affairs Minister says ALT a success story

…After Amerindian Land Titling project was stalled under previous govt

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, has described the Amerindian Land Titling (ALT) project as a success story for the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, with eight additional land titles having been granted to villages in 2024.
Speaking during a recent press conference at that ministry’s headquarters, Minister Sukhai said the PPP/C government had to revitalize the land titling process after it was stalled under the former administration.
According to a DPI release, certificates of title were granted to Karasabai in Region Nine and Arrau in Region Seven. Six absolute grants were issued to Hotoquai, Hobodai, and Red Hill in Region One, Akiwini in Region Two and Moco Moco and Sawariwau in Region Nine.

A total of seven demarcations were conducted by the ministry, demonstrating the accelerated approach to advancing the land tenure project, and some 21 land titles were granted to Amerindian villages in four years.
The release noted that the ALT project is a transformative initiative that empowers Amerindian communities to secure official recognition and legal ownership of their lands and natural resources.
By facilitating titling and demarcation, the project enhances land tenure security and expands the communities’ asset base, supporting long-term planning for sustainable development and well-being.
With secure land tenure, Amerindian communities can leverage their land’s value to attract additional funding and resources.
The Amerindian Act (2006) mandates that Amerindian titled lands be demarcated by the State. The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs allocates funds for demarcation costs through its annual capital budget under the Amerindian Development Fund. Some $800 million was allocated for this purpose in 2024, the DPI reported.