Towards a Good Life in a Green Economy -Setting the Context
By Gary Best THIS column marks the beginning of a series of articles designed to offer shared individual perspectives, targeting the general public on pathways and activities that can lead towards a good life. It is inspired by a promise made to the [...]
Corentyne ‘a sleeping giant’ that could lead Guyana’s economic recovery – President Granger says economic development not a racial issue
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 28, 2016) President David Granger, on Saturday evening, called on the Rotary Club of New Amsterdam to play its part in ensuring that the East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) becomes a commercial and economic hub, taking [...]
First Lady underscores the importance of educating, nurturing girls – at Girl Guides ‘Thinking Day’ forum
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 28, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger said educating, nurturing and supporting girls are the keys to raising strong women, in her address, today, at a ceremony hosted by the Guyana Girl Guides Association (GGGA) in [...]
Korthberaadt Village to receive support for self-help community projects
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 28, 2016) President David Granger, yesterday, promised residents of Kortbradt, East Bank Berbice that he will provide the material for them to construct bush sheds and support the desilting of trenches in the community [...]
Every individual must do their best to keep children in school- President Granger -as two more buses are commissioned in Region Six
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 28, 2016) Two 50-seater buses were, yesterday, commissioned by President David Granger in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) under the 'Boats, Buses and Bicycles' or 'Three B's' Programme, which is aimed at ensuring th [...]
President conducts reconnaissance visit at GuySuCo Headquarters – location being considered for Public Service Staff College
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 26, 2016) President David Granger, today, conducted a reconnaissance of the Guyana Sugar Corporation's (GuySuCo) Headquarters, located at Ogle, East Coast Demerara, as a possible location for the establishment of the Pu [...]
Guyana Foundation, Starkey Hearing Foundation, Health Ministry partner with First Lady to give ‘gift of hearing’
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 26, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, met with a representative of the Guyana Foundation, a team from Starkey Hearing Foundation and a representative from the Ministry of Health, to discuss strategies fo [...]
Guyana to co-host CARICOM Heads of Government Summit
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 26, 2016) The Ministry of the Presidency hereby clarifies that Guyana will be co-hosting the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Summit in July 2016, and not co-chairing as was previously reported. The Min [...]
Region Six gets 50-seater school bus under ‘Three Bs’ programme
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 25, 2016) President David Granger said that education employment, equality, enterprise and empowerment are the composition of the formula for success and gave assurances that his Administration is working to create an e [...]
Police Partnerships with communities, CPGs can reduce crime, social problems – President Granger says at Annual Police Officers’ Conference
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 25, 2016) President David Granger, this morning, again called on the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to foster partnerships with Community Policing Groups (CPGs) and citizens in order to successfully combat crime. The Preside [...]