First Lady’s mother dies
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 5, 2019) The Ministry of the Presidency regrets to announce the death of Mrs. Edith Cecily Chan-A-Sue nee Pierre, the mother of First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger. Mrs. Chan-A-Sue died this morning at the St. Joseph&rsqu [...]
Message of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 2019.06.05
Eid Mubarak! Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion for the entire world. It is a sacred observance for individual devotes, for the Islamic community and for the nation. Eid marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan during which Muslims strengthen their f [...]
Minister Broomes donates sport equipment to the Timehri Prison
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 4, 2019) Minister within the Ministry of the Presidency, Ms. Simona Charles Broomes, today, presented a quantity of sport equipment to the inmates of the Timehri Prison. The Minister travelled to the prison to make go [...]
President pardons two NOC students
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 4, 2019) President David Granger has granted presidential pardon to two students of the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) by virtue of the powers vested in him under Article 188 (1) (a) and 188 (2) of the Constitution of Gu [...]
27 women begin First Aid training through Office of the First Lady
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 3, 2019) Twenty-seven women, this morning, commenced a week-long training exercise in general First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator at the Guyana Red [...]
DG, Surinamese Ambassador meet on Guyana- Suriname Ferry Service
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 3, 2019) Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this afternoon, met with Surinamese Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Ebu Jones at the Ministry of the Presidency to discuss the way forward for [...]
GDF continuously being strengthened
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2019) The Ministry of the Presidency wishes to clarify the role of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in the affairs of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). In a letter to the editor dated June 2, [...]
President lauds Eccles church’s religious stewardship, embracing of diversity -at dedication ceremony
Georgetown, Guyana - (June 1, 2019) President David Granger, this afternoon, attended the 60th anniversary dedication service of the Eccles Assembly of God Church where he reminded the congregation that the multicultural character of Guyana is an ass [...]
Effective management of oil revenues can transform lives and livelihoods – Dr Bynoe
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 1, 2019) Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe said the sustainable development of Guyana’s recent hydrocarbon discoveries and the revenues which they will accrue have the potential to truly place the c [...]
Message of condolence on the death of Ms. Andaiye, A.A.
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 1, 2019) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, extends sympathy to the family and friends of Ms. Andaiye, A.A., women’s activist and former executive member of the Workin [...]