Government distributes hampers valued $9M to West Berbice flood victims
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and Minister of Citizenship, today, distributed hampers valued $9M to 851 West Coast Berbice, Mahaica-Berbice Region households, which had been affected by flooding early l [...]
President Granger celebrates former History lecturer’s 86th Birthday
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) President David Granger, earlier this evening, joined with Sister Mary Noel Menezes, his former History lecturer at the University of Guyana, to celebrate her 86th birth anniversary. She was born on July 14, [...]
New UN Guyana Peace and Development Specialist pays courtesy call on Minister Harmon
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a courtesy call from Mr. Fabio Oliva, Peace and Development Advisor for the United Nations in Guyana and Suriname, at the Ministry of the Presidency. Dur [...]
UNICEF’s Regional Director praises Government’s stance on children’s rights, protection
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ms. Marita Perceval, today, praised the Government’s stance and more particularly, President D [...]
Government committed to providing caring, enabling environment for nation’s children – President Granger at opening of Hague Convention Conference
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 13, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to the protection and provision of a good life for all Guyanese, especially for children, as he noted that this vulnerable [...]
Minister Ally honours top 21 NGSA performers in Region Ten
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, said that she was “particularly proud” to be presenting the top performers in the Upper Demerara – Upper Berbice Region at the 2016 Nation [...]
Guyana hosts Hague Conference on Private International Law – working to become member of global organisation
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) President David Granger, along with Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Basil Williams will be working to ensure Guyana becomes a signatory and member of the Hague Conference on Private Inter [...]
Department of National Events established – President Granger assures of well executed national events
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) President David Granger, today, established the Department of National Events, under the Ministry of the Presidency. The Department will be headed by Colonel Nazrul Hussain of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) [...]
First Lady explores areas of collaboration with Youth Empowerment Advisor
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Presidential Advisor on Youth Empowerment, Mr. Aubrey Norton, to discuss opportunities and explore ways in which the two offices can collaborate to empower th [...]
CONNECTING DIGITALLY FOR THE GOOD LIFE – Cyber Hygiene – Part 1
By Muriana McPherson WE HAVE all, at some point in our lives, heard that maintaining good personal hygiene — such as washing our hands before eating, brushing our teeth after every meal, and taking daily baths — prevents illness and makes [...]