Incident yet another reason for the establishment of the ERC The Indian Action Committee (IAC) has noted media reports of alleged racial utterances purportedly attributed to the President’s Press Officer. Given the uneasiness, such alleged comments can precipitate and the negative impact it can have on the fragile fabric of...
PRESS RELEASE The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to inform the general public that the organization in collaboration with the Better Hope/ LBI NDC is organizing an awareness march in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on Sunday, September 10, 2017. The theme for this year’s WSPD is “Take...
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to extend greetings to all Guyanese citizens, especially those who are adherents of Islam, on the sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, a national holiday. The IAC recognizes that Eid–ul–Adha is a time for believers to learn the value of self- denial by making a sacrifice...
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) is pleased to join with all Guyanese in extending Eid Mubarak to the Muslim Community. The IAC recognizes that Eid-Ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in which adherents of Islam are required to exert extreme self-discipline and enhance their compassion for...
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) is shocked and horrified at the reports of severe flooding coming from citizens living on the East Coast of Demerara between villages of Cummings Lodge and Lusignan; throughout the entire length of Region Six; and the Pomeroon including Charity. The IAC is calling upon the...
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to extend Ramadan Mubarak greetings to all the citizens of Guyana, especially those who are adherents of Islam, the religion of peace, at the beginning of this holy month which is observed by over one billion people globally. The IAC urges those persons who...
PRESS RELEASE The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to inform the general public of and invite them to the organization’s 14th Annual Grand Cultural Melas to commemorate the 179th Anniversary of the arrival of East Indians to Guyana. The Essequibo Mela is scheduled for Sunday, April 30, 2017, commencing at...
PRESS RELEASE The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to inform all Guyanese that today, April 18, 2017, is the centenary of the arrival of the last batch of immigrants from India, mainly indentured labourers, who landed here on April 18, 1917, aboard the Coolie Ship s.s. GANGES. A total of...
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes all Guyanese a happy and prosperous Diwali, May the Goddess of light brighten your every path of life. Join us on this auspicious eye opening journey to extinguish the darkness of various social injustices, such as crime, discrimination, victimization, marginalization, spousal abuse, child abuse,...
PRESS RELEASE IAC held successful Indian Arrival Mela in Essequibo The Indian Action Committee (IAC) successfully hosted its annual Essequibo Mela to commemorate the arrival of East Indians in Guyana. This year marks the 178th anniversary since the first batch of East Indian indentured immigrants arrived in 1838. Over the...