President signs Book of Condolence for Paris attack victims
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 18, 2015) President David Granger, today, signed the Book of Condolence that was opened at the French Consulate in Peter Rose Street, Georgetown in memory of the 129 persons, who lost their lives after terrorists from t [...]
eGovernment Unit begins roll out of Wi-Fi in schools – Hinterland areas to also benefit
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2015) The eGovernment Unit has begun rolling out Wi- Fi networks in schools, while Hinterland and remote areas are expected to benefit from internet access by the end of the first quarter of 2016. eGovernment Adviso [...]
Government commends community effort to save group of Arapaimas
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2015) Minister of Governance, with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, Raphael Trotman commends the successful effort led by the North Rupununi communities and the Iwokrama International Centre [...]
Newly sworn in land surveyors urged to maintain high level of professionalism
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 16, 2015) As five new Surveyors were recognised for passing the the 2015 Sworn Land and Survey Examination in a simple graduation ceremony, earlier today, they were reminded of the importance of integrity and service wi [...]
President announces Village Education Scholarship Trust as Ann’s Grove celebrates Elisa Hamilton
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 15, 2015) There is an old saying "it takes a village to raise a child". Earlier today, the residents of Ann's Grove and neighbouring communities packed into the Ann's Grove Secondary School to celebrate their pride and [...]
US$14M to upgrade Bartica, Suddie, West Demerara Hospitals – Contract of Specialty Hospital to be reviewed
Georgetown, Guyana – ( November 15, 2015) The US$14 million balance of the US$18M loan by Exim Bank of India to build the Specialty Hospital, will now be used to improve health care delivery at the Bartica, West Demerara and Suddie Regional Hospitals [...]
Minister Harmon donates salary increase to bring relief to several villages
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 15, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, in keeping with the mandate of the government to provide a good life for all Guyanese, has begun donating his salary increases in aid of street lights, for several villages ac [...]
Government orders dredge operator to cease mining operations in Isseneru -Fact-finding mission to be conducted
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 14, 2015) Amidst concerns and complaints from the Toshao and representatives of the village of Isseneru, Region Eight, Minister of Governance, with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, Raphael Trotm [...]
Climate change must not be treated with a cursory glance – Minister Trotman at public consultation forum ahead of COP 21
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 14, 2015) The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, today, hosted another public consultation on the position that Guyana will be advancing at the upcoming annual Conference of Parties (COP 21) climate ne [...]
President Granger takes salute at GDF’s 50th anniversary route march
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 14, 2015) President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Brigadier David Granger was joined by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and the Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Mark Ph [...]