Sydney Allicock | |
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![]() Allicock in 2016 | |
Vice President of Guyana | |
In office May 2015 –August 2020 | |
President | David A. Granger |
Minister of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs | |
In office May 2015 –August 2020 | |
Succeeded by | Pauline Campbell-Sukhai |
Toshao of Annai [1] | |
In office 1989–1994 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sydney Charles Allicock [2] c. 1954 [3] North Rupununi,Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo,British Guiana |
Nationality | ![]() |
Political party | Guyana Action Party (since 2001) |
Other political affiliations | People's National Congress (1989-2001) [4] |
Occupation | Politician |
Sydney Charles Allicock (born c.1954 [3] ) is a Guyanese politician. He was minister of Indigenous People's Affairs in Guyana from 2015-2020,and was vice-president of Guyana from 2015-2020.
Allicock was born in North Rupununi,Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. he was elected Toshao (chief) of the Annai,in Region No. Nine,the North Rupununi in 1989. He is currently the chairman of the North Rupununi District Development Board. [5]
His father was one of the founders of the Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development and Allicock has been one of the key tutors in their training program. [6] [7]
He pioneered Amerindian Heritage Day,which was later adopted as a national event. [8]
From May 2015 to August 2020,he served as Minister of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs and one of the vice presidents in the cabinet of David A. Granger [9] [8] representing the Guyana Action Party. [8]
In 2010,Allicock was the recipient of the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence for his public service work. [5] [10]
He received the Responsible Tourism Showcase Award from the US Educational Travel Conference,New Orleans,in 2009. [7]
In 2020,Sydney Allicock Highway was commissioned and named in his honor. The highway runs through the Rupununi,starting from Central Lethem and running through Hiawa,Nappi and Parashara. [11]
The Macushi are an indigenous people living in the borderlands of southern Guyana,northern Brazil in the state of Roraima,and in an eastern part of Venezuela.
Achiwib is a village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. Achiwib is an Amerindian community that borders Brazil,the main language spoken in the village is Wapishana language.
Apoteri is a village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana,near the confluence of the Rupununi River with the Essequibo,at an altitude of 53 metres. Apoteri started to develop as the centre of the balatáindustry. The population is mainly Amerindian of the Macushi and Wapishana people.
The Siparuni River is a river in the Potaro-Siparuni Region of Guyana. It is a tributary of the Essequibo River. Tributaries of the Siparuni River include the Takutu River,Burro-Burro River,Tipuru River and Levai Creek.
Annai is an Amerindian village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana.
Aishalton is an Amerindian village that is situated in the Rupununi savannah of southern Guyana,in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of the country.
Paramakatoi is an Amerindian community in the Potaro-Siparuni Region of Guyana,located in the Pacaraima Mountains. With an altitude of 970 metres (3,180 ft),it is 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of Kurukabaru.
The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development is an autonomous non-profit institution established by Guyana and the Commonwealth. It "exists to promote the conservation and the sustainable and equitable use of tropical rain forests in a manner that leads to lasting ecological,economic,and social benefits to the people of Guyana and to the world in general,by undertaking research,training,and the development and dissemination of technologies".
The Burro-Burro River is a river of Guyana.
Wowetta is an indigenous village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region in Guyana. The village is mainly inhabited by Macushi people.
Surama is an Amerindian village in the North Rupununi area and the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana,with a population of 274 people as of 2012.
Fairview (Kurupukari) is an indigenous settlement on the Essequibo River,in the Upper Demerara-Berbice region of Guyana. It is the entry point to the Iwokrama Forest. Former president David A. Granger once referred to Iwokrama as the "green heart of Guyana."
Aranaputa is an Amerindian village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo,Guyana. It is located in the Pacaraima Mountains.
Rewa is an Amerindian village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region of Guyana.
Tourism in Guyana is a fledgling industry compared to other countries in the Caribbean. Tourism is mainly focused on ecotourism,and accommodations for business travelers. Guyana is home to Kaieteur Falls,Mount Roraima,and St. George's Cathedral.
Hiawa is an indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the Rupununi savannah. Hiawa is considered a satellite of Nappi.
Yupukari is an indigenous village of Macushi and Wapishana Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located between the Kanuku and Pakaraima Mountains along the Rupununi River.
Karaudarnau is an indigenous village of Wapishana Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the Rupununi savannah on the Rupununi River.
Toka is an indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the North Rupununi Wetlands.
Nappi is an indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the Rupununi savannah along the Nappi and Maipaima creeks on the edge of the Kanuku Mountains.
Sydney Allicock was 55 in 2010.
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