Retired Head teacher is valedictorian in First Lady’s ICT Programme – among 27 graduates
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 4, 2015) Twenty-seven persons from Buxton today graduated from the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Programme started in September by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger. The programme saw 59-year-old Sylvia P [...]
DRAGNET to target internal and external threats – President Granger at Eteringbang GDF Christmas lunch
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 4, 2015) President David Granger and Commander in Chief of the armed forces, today told officers and soldiers based at the Guyana Defence Force's (GDF) Location Eteringbang in the Cuyuni/ Mazaruni area at their Christma [...]
After consultations, stakeholders endorse Green Bartica Plan
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 4, 2015) A joint team, led by Presidential Advisor on the Environment, Rear Admiral (Ret'd) Gary A. R. Best, comprising officials from the Ministries of the Presidency and Communities held consultations on Guyana's Gree [...]
Office of the First Lady strengthening ties with UNFPA to reduce teen pregnancy
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 4, 2015) First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger, earlier today, met with Ms. Sheila Roseau, Director and Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Ms. Patrice La Fleur, Assistant Representative, to discus [...]
President congratulates GDF on golden jubilee – commemorative medal bestowed on Defence Board
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 3, 2015) President David Granger and the Members of the Defence Board; Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo; Minister of State, Joseph Harmon; Attorney General, Minister Basil Williams and Minister of Public Security, Khemr [...]
President meets with Tullow Oil official
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 3, 2015) President David Granger, today, met with the SEA Manager of Tullow Oil plc, John McKenna, who was introduced to him by British High Commissioner, Greg Quinn, to discuss exploration opportunities. Tullow Oil is [...]
Deadline for group nominations is December 15
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 3, 2015) The Ministry of the Presidency is reminding the public that the deadline for nominations for group awards is December 15, 2015. These nominations must be made to the Advisory Council for the Orders of Guyana. G [...]
Local government elections to be a historic event – US Ambassador
Georgetown, Guyana - (December 3, 2015) United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, congratulated President David Granger and his administration on selecting a date for the long-awaited local government elections. The Ambassador, who is sched [...]
Ban on Styrofoam crucial for green development of Guyana – EPA
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 2, 2015) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which falls under the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DNRE), today began its public awareness campaign aimed at promoting the use of Alternative P [...]
Job creation a priority issue in 2016 budget – Minister Roopnaraine says fixing youth issues crucial
Georgetown, Guyana – (December 2, 2015) The Government of Guyana has said job creation, education and infrastructural development will be among its top priorities in the new year even as it continues to roll out programmes included in its 2015 Nation [...]