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 the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, requesting his constitutionally mandated list of three nominees for the establishment of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 during his weekly programme, ‘The Public Interest’ for which recordings resumed today after a two week hiatus …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 meeting was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. The prayer was done by the CIOG’s …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 President was accompanied by his wife, First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger. Prime Minister, Mr. Moses Nagamootoo and several Government …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 appointment was first announced in April this year, will be based in Pretoria, South Africa but will …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 the national ceremony for all awardees, which is expected to be held before the end of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 courtesy call at the Ministry of the Presidency. The team recently retained the coveted trophy, having won it …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 benefit from the influx of visitors, specifically overseas based Guyanese, who have not visited their home in years. Speaking on the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 with their children, particularly in the area of reading. The filming was done at State House. Ms. Quenita Walrond, Nursery …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 concerns about access to electricity and water and the dilapidated roads in the community. During the meeting at …
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