Moraikobai St. Francis Mission

03/10/2026

01/10/2026

Congratulations Venezia Adrian.

You took up the challenge, delivered, and represented well. As the Miss Region Five representative to the 2026 Amerindian Heritage Pageant a proud daughter of Mahaica-Berbice and the only Indigenous community in Region Five, you carried the hopes of Moraikobai and every Indigenous youth who has ever felt unheard, judged, or ashamed of who they are. Your journey began at just 10 years old, inspired by your older sister, and you built upon that foundation until you reached the national stage, showcasing our rich cultural heritage, our craftsmanship, our deep connection to the environment, and our hospitable people.

You are an intelligent and talented woman, and Moraikobai is proud of you. Your platform AWARENESS OF SOCIAL STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION was not chosen lightly. You have witnessed and personally experienced how negative stereotypes can make Indigenous youths feel ashamed of their language, culture, and identity. Your mission to turn shame into pride, silence into confidence, and discrimination into understanding is a testament to your empathy and courage. You have shown that our culture is not a weakness, our heritage is not something to hide, and our identity should never be a reason for anyone to treat us as such.

Competing among ten delegates vying for the title of Miss Amerindian Heritage Queen 2026, you stood tall at the National Cultural Centre, representing not only Region Five but every Indigenous young person who has ever felt invisible.

Placed at 4th runnerup nevertheless, you are our queen and we couldn't ask for a better regional representative. The crown may not have been placed upon your head, but the confidence, cultural pride, and advocacy you displayed have already crowned you in the hearts of the people of MORAIKOBAI.

01/10/2026

In Traditional Wear - Miss Region # 5. Venezia Adrian
Living Tapestry of Moraikobai Indigenous Heritage.

01/10/2026

Honoring Our Past Queens
Featuring Our Very Own Annalisa Andrews - Miss Amerindian Heritage Queen 2013.

01/10/2026

Miss Region #5
Miss Amerindian Heritage Pageant 2026.

19/07/2026

🌿 Experience the heart and soul of the Lokono people of Moraikobai. 🌿

Moraikobai Village Day 2026 is more than just sports, it's a celebration of our traditions, our food, our music, and our unbreakable community spirit.

Whether you're competing for cash & trophies or simply coming to soak in the hospitality, you are welcome here.

📅 July 25–26, 2026
📍 Moraikobai Village

Come celebrate. Compete. Explore. Connect.

12/07/2026

Beautifully said, and so well deserved! 🎓
To the Graduating Class of 2026 you have shown us all what resilience really looks like.
Every early morning, every tough assignment, and every moment you felt like giving up but pushed through , that's what made this victory so sweet. You are living proof that hard work pays off, and you've carried the name of Moraikobai Primary with honor and pride. As you close this chapter and open the next, remember: this is only the beginning of all the amazing things you're destined to do. Your community believes in you, your teachers celebrate you, and your future is bright. Go shine, Class of 2026.
We can't wait to see where life takes you! 🌟

08/06/2026

It is with deep sorrow that the community of Moraikobai Village mourns the passing of our beloved Albertha Henry Smith (December 19, 1932 – June 8, 2026). Her gentle spirit, wisdom, and warmth touched every corner of this village, and her loss leaves a void that will be felt by all who knew her. The entire village stands united in grief. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the entire Henry and Smith families. May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may her legacy of love remain forever in our hearts.
Rest in peace Granny

20/04/2026

A powerful legacy of leadership and continuity.
Three women, three eras, one unwavering commitment to Guyana’s Indigenous peoples. 🇬🇾

𝐀 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨!🤩🇬🇾

Three women who served as Ministers of Amerindian Affairs were in the same room today, as preparations began for Guyana’s presentation at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York.

Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, who is now Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, served as Amerindian Affairs Minister from 2001-2008. Minister Pauline Sukhai, who is now Minister within the Ministry of Local Government, represented Indigenous people at the Cabinet level between 2008 and 2015 and for a second term from 2020-2025.

They were joined by the current Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek.