Government in Action – Stand up for Country… citizens urged amid Veneuela’s aggression
The mighty Essequibo has been the heart of an age old unsubstantiated claim on Guyana’s sovereign territory Venezuela, which spans over 170 years, beginning in the year 1840 when the British Government felt it was necessary to demarcate British [...]
President attends funeral of former Public Works Minister, Jules Kranenburg
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 10, 2016) President David Granger, today, attended the funeral service of the late Mr. Jules Richard Kranenburg, a former Minister of Public Works and Communications with responsibility for transport under the Hugh De [...]
President receives cross-stitched portrait
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) President David Granger was, today, presented with a portrait of himself cross-stitched with embroidery thread by Mrs. Carolyn Moffat, a huge fan of the Head of State. Mrs. Moffat was accompanied to the Minis [...]
Establishment of Rights Commissions achievable before year end – President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that establishment of the four rights commissions is achievable with the full cooperation of the Opposition by the end of this year and reiterated his commitment to meanin [...]
Guyana participates in ParlAmericas women parliamentarians gathering
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Volda Lawrence represented Guyana at the Annual Gathering of the Group of Women Parliamentarians of ParlAmericas held in Quito, Ecuador from May 31-June 4, 2016. The confere [...]
Guyana to attend INTERPOL Training Session on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) The Cabinet granted no objection for four representatives from within the Ministry of Public Security to attend a training session hosted by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) titled &l [...]
Guyana to attend 32nd Meeting of the FAO Committee on Fisheries
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) Chief Fisheries Officer within the Ministry of Agriculture and current Chairman of the Caribbean Fisheries Forum, Mr. Denzil Roberts, will attend the 32nd Meeting of the FAO Committee on Fisheries from July 1 [...]
Guyana attends 32nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) Ms. Tamara Khan, Counsel and Coordinator within the Governance Office of the Office of the Prime Minister attended the 32nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which was held on June 8, 2016 i [...]
Guyana attends high level disaster risk reduction meeting
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) Major Kester Craig, Deputy Director General of the Civil Defence Commission attended the First Meeting of Ministers and High Level Authorities on the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk R [...]
Guyana attends the 43rd Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators meeting
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue, Tax Compliance and Enforcement of the Guyana Revenue Authority, Ms. Deanah Matthias attended the 43rd Meeting of the Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators (COTA) Exe [...]