‘We are richer now with Indian immigration’ -President Granger as 180th anniversary of Indian Arrival observed
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 5, 2018) President David Granger, today, applauded the contributions of Indian indentured immigrants and their descendants to the building of Guyana, as he noted that the country is now richer, culturally, socially and [...]
First Lady, FAO meet to scale-up school feeding programme
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 4, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, received a courtesy call from Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Mr. Reuben Robertson, to advance discussions aimed at [...]
First Lady receives courtesy call from UNFPA representatives
Georgetown, Guyana — (May 4, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, received a courtesy call from the Director of the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) Sub Regional Office for the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean, Ms. Al [...]
Portuguese Arrival Day celebrates the plurality of the Guyanese society -President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 3, 2018) President David Granger said that the designation of specific days to recognise the arrival and contributions of the various ethnic groups, is a celebration of the plural character of the Guyanese nation and i [...]
‘The rule of law must be fortified to fight financial crimes’ -President tells CFATF workshop for Judges and Prosecutors
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 3, 2018) President David Granger, today, declared open a workshop for Judges and Prosecutors from the Caribbean at the Pegasus Hotel, where he said that the rule of law must be strengthened and safeguarded to ensure th [...]
Government ‘deeply grieved’ by piracy attack -President says national day of mourning to be observed
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 3, 2018) President David Granger, today, extended condolences to the families of the four fishermen, who were found dead and said that Guyana is working with Suriname authorities to find the 11, who remain missing afte [...]
President signals support for proposed Commonwealth cricket tournament -During courtesy call with Baroness Scotland
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 3, 2018) President David Granger, today, received a courtesy call from Commonwealth Secretary-General, Baroness Patricia Scotland, who is currently in Guyana to attend the Workshop for Judges and Prosecutors which is b [...]
‘At best the statement is reckless and wild’ -PS Brotherson responds to GTUC accusations against the Public Service
Georgetown, Guyana — (May 3, 2018) Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Presidency’s Department of the Public Service (DPS), Mr. Reginald Brotherson, this morning, refuted accusations of favouritism and cronyism against the Departme [...]
Statement of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the High-Level Segment of the London Malaria Summit 2018 February 18, 2018
Commitment Statement on MalariaMalaria is a major public health concern. Malaria remains among the leading causes of death for communicable diseases in Guyana.Guyana is ‘ready to beat malaria’. Guyana commits to halving the number of mala [...]
Dr. Jagan commemorative stamps unveiled
Georgetown, Guyana — (May 2, 2018) The 100thBirth Anniversary commemorative stamps in celebration of the life and work of former President of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Cheddi Jagan were, today, unveiled during a simple ceremony in the Mazaruni [...]