Government awaits Opposition response on Local Government Commission nominees
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) The Government of Guyana refutes claims by Executive member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Ms. Gail Teixeira that Minister of Communities, Mr. Ronald Bulkan has not written to the Leader of th [...]
Post-Cabinet press briefings to resume from next week
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) President David Granger, early this morning, announced that the traditional post-Cabinet press briefings will continue as per normal and that the next one will be held next week. He made this announcement dur [...]
President meets with CIOG reps
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) President David Granger, today, received a courtesy call from members of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), who presented him with a prayer for the nation etched on a brass-plated plaque. The [...]
President hails Guyana/Russia relations – at National Day reception
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 9, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, reiterated Guyana’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Russian Federation at a reception held to mark National Day at the Russian Embassy in Kitty. The Pres [...]
President meets with Guyana’s envoy to South Africa
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 8, 2016) President David Granger was, yesterday, paid a courtesy call by Ambassador Designate to South Africa, Dr. Cecil Kenrick Hunte at the Ministry of the Presidency. Dr. Hunte, a Howard University professor, whose [...]
Minister Harmon congratulates Ministry employees selected for National Awards
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 8, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, hosted an informal appreciation ceremony for employees of the Ministry of the Presidency who have been selected to receive National Awards. This is ahead of th [...]
President Granger accepts invitation to become patron of GNRA – receives WIFCSC championship trophy
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 7, 2016) President David Granger, today, received the West Indies Fullbore Shooting Council (WIFBSC) Short Range trophy, which was presented to him by members of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA), during a [...]
Golden Jubilee Highlights: overwhelming influx of tourists boosts 50th Independence
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 4, 2016) Following all the celebrations and the overflowing list of activities for Guyana’s Fiftieth Independence Anniversary, there is little doubt that the tourism and business sectors have seen tremendous ben [...]
First Lady participates in the Guyana Early Childhood Education Project
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 3, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, participated in the Guyana Early Childhood Education Film Project, which is aimed at encouraging parents and guardians to participate more in recreational activities wi [...]
Minister Harmon meets with Mocha residents
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 3, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, met with several residents of the Mocha Arcadia community, including Chairman of the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), Mr. Rudolph Adams, to listen to their [...]