Commonwealth team in Guyana to upgrade Upstream Oil and Gas Policy
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 21, 2015) - Economic Advisers at the Oceans and Natural Resources Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr. Daniel Wilde and Dr. Ekpen Omonbude, today, met with Minister of Governance, with responsibility for the N [...]
Government working towards a unified, nationalistic society -Minister Ally at Peace Day observance
Georgetown, Guyana, September 20, 2015 – Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally, today, attended the Guyana Equality Forum's Peace Day, Novelty Sports and Health Fair organised by the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD), in coll [...]
No more sterile good officer process regarding Venezuela -President Granger’s message to UN
Georgetown, Guyana - September 18, 2015 President David Granger said that the message that he will be taking to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly next week remains unchanged, as it relates to Guyana's position on Venezuela. "My message will be [...]
Government to address unemployment in Region 10
Georgetown, Guyana, September 18, 2015 - Demonstrating that he's truly the people's president, Head of State, David Granger, today, travelled to the mining town of Linden to meet with residents and express his Government's appreciation for the [...]
Steps being taken to reduce mining related deaths and accidents – Occupational, Health and safety practices in the sector to be promoted
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2015) - A technical team from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) on Thursday met with the Minister of Governance, with responsibility for Natural R [...]
President Granger applauds Chile’s affirmation for peace at 205th National Day celebration
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2015) As Guyana joined Chile in celebrating its 205th Independence Celebration, Guyana's Head of State, David Granger has applauded the country for the significant strides made as a Republic nation. While attending [...]
President Granger delivers on promise under the One Laptop per Teacher initiative
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2015) In keeping with a personal promise, and one that was made to the nation several years ago, President David Granger, this morning presented a laptop computer to the Head Teacher of Tutorial High School, Ms. Wa [...]
Finance Secretary abandons post; -Government forced to appoint Deputy Finance Secretary to fill position
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2015) Finance Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Nirmal Rekha, has abandoned his post since July 31, 2015, forcing government to appoint Deputy Finance Secretary Louise Bouyea, to act in that capacity. This disc [...]
River taxis to begin operation from Monday
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has announced that the Government of Guyana will begin river taxi operations across the Berbice River on Monday, September 21, 2015. This announcement made by Minister of Stat [...]
Government will not interfere with State Boards- Minister Harmon
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 18, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has declared that the Government will not interfere with any of the appointed State Boards, but will allow them to function independently. He was at the time responding to que [...]