First Lady launches 17th Self Reliance workshop in Buxton
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2017) First Lady Mrs., Sandra Granger, today, declared open the 17th Self Reliance and Success in Business workshop for 37 stakeholders from Buxton and its environs, who were eager to capitalise on the opportunity [...]
Emergency plan underway to house displaced prisoners, restore normalcy -President addresses nation
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2017) In the aftermath of Georgetown Prison riot, the Government of Guyana has approved the immediate implementation of a four-part emergency plan, which includes the construction of temporary structures to house [...]
President hosts post Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon at State House
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 9, 2017) President David Granger said that unlike many other parts of the world, Guyana can be considered an oasis when it comes to religious tolerance; noting that the three main religions, Islam, Hinduism and Christ [...]
Sun dried tomatoes from the Pakaraimas to hit market soon -Government, IAST, NAREI, CHC collaborate on Paramakatoi Tomato Project
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2017) President David Granger hailed the Paramakatoi Tomato Project Facility, which will produce sun dried tomatoes, as an ambitious move towards agro-processing and value added production for the Potaro-Siparuni r [...]
Guyana in full support of CARICOM position on Venezuela -welcomes region’s continued support on border controversy
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2017) Even as Guyana welcomes the continued support of the region with regard to the Venezuelan border controversy, the country is in full support of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) position on the politi [...]
Farfan and Mendes commits to supporting Government’s ‘green’ economy -President Granger attends company’s 50th anniversary celebration
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2017) President David Granger, tonight, attended a dinner in celebration of the Farfan and Mendes Group of Companies’ 50th anniversary, held at the company’s complex at Providence on the East Bank of De [...]
Outgoing Dutch, Israeli Ambassadors pays farewell courtesy calls on President
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2017) Israeli Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Mordehai Amihai-Bivas said that there is a growing interest among Israeli companies with regard to Guyana as a potential investment destination. He made this disclosure to Pr [...]
Minister Norton urged communities in Region Six to emulate the example of unity – at Harmony Village – New Amsterdam Cultural Fest
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 5, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, called on East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) and the rest of the nation to emulate the example of unity for nation-building set by the New Amsterdam Har [...]
Investment in public education system is major priority for Government -Minister Harmon
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 5, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon said that the task of preparing the young generation for leadership of Guyana falls primarily on the public education system; noting that while the private schools seem to [...]
Diaspora in Grenada urged to invest in Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 4, 2017) President David Granger said that the diaspora has an important role to play in the Guyana’s development and urged them to use their skills and education which they have acquired overseas to help to tra [...]