Security Sector Reform aimed at incorruptible, competent GPF -Commander-in-Chief tells Police Force
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2018) President David Granger said that human safety and public security can be guaranteed only by a police force that is officered by persons who are competent, committed and uncorrupted. He said that no Gove [...]
86 from 20 agencies complete Mass Casualty Management workshop -Minister Harmon says preparation key to mitigating effects
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 14, 2018) As Government moves to strengthen Mass Casualty Management and Disaster response systems, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation/ World Health Organ [...]
Cabinet discussing Exxon contract -President says no prospect of intention to review at present time
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 14, 2018) President David Granger, today, said that there is no immediate intention to to review the contract between Guyana and ExxonMobil, indicating, however, that the matter is before Cabinet. Speaking to memb [...]
Cummingsburg Accord can be reviewed now or be allowed to expire in 2020 -President Granger awaiting word from AFC
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 14, 2018) With today being the third anniversary of the signing of the Cummingsburg Accord, President David Granger said that the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), which he leads, remains committed to coali [...]
Government tackling low birth registration rate in Region One
Georgetown, Guyana — (February 14, 2018) A four-person team from the General Registrar’s Office (GRO), which falls under the purview of the Ministry of Citizenship, guided by Member of Parliament, Mr. Richard Allen and assisted by local c [...]
Senior Counsel Rafiq Khan appointed as Acting Justice of Appeal
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 14, 2018) President David Granger, today, administered the Oath of Office to Senior Counsel Rafiq Khan, swearing him in as Acting Justice of Appeal. The six-month appointment takes effect from today. Speaking at t [...]
First Lady receives courtesy call from Pro-Family Conference organisers
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 13, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, received a courtesy call at her office at State House from Trinidadian national, Ms. Rebekah Ali-Gouveia and Guyanese Attorney-at-law Ms. Sandria Ramnarine, who us [...]
First Aid component of the First Lady’s ‘Childhood Development’ Workshop opens -Thirty-five women to benefit
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2018) A one week training in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) commenced today for 35 female caregivers who are participating in First Lady, M [...]
Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton’s message to the Hindu community on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 13, 2018) As Guyanese, particularly our Hindu brothers and sisters, today observe Maha Shivaratri, Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton extends best wishes on behalf of the Ministry of Social Cohesion an [...]
President meets with GDF top brass to discuss defence concerns
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2018) In the wake of the recent visit by a high-level delegation from neighbouring Brazil, led by Brazil’s Minister of Defence, Mr. Raul Jungmann Pinto, Minister of Justice, Mr. Torquato Lorena Jardim an [...]