Guyana receives GY$9.2M grant to assist in protected areas management
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 19, 2017) The Protected Areas Commission (PAC), this morning, received a GY$9.2M grant from the Protected Areas Trust (PAT), through funding from Conservation International (CI) and the Government of Germany, which [...]
President says Diwali is a time to put aside differences at State House Utsav
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 18, 2017) President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, hosted a Diwali Utsav at the Baridi Benab at State House in observance of the festival of lights, where he said all Guyanese must [...]
Message by Dr. George Norton, Minister of Social Cohesion on the occasion of Diwali
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 18, 2017) Today Hindus in Guyana and across the world are celebrating Diwali, known as the ‘Festival of Lights’. This festival is one of the most auspicious occasions on the Hindu calendar and is believ [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Private Sector Commission Business Summit 2017, held at Marriott Hotel October 11, 2017
President David Granger: Inter-American Development Bank, Country Representative, Ms. Sophie Makonnen; members of the Diplomatic Corps; members of the Private Sector Commission; members of the business community; distinguished guests; ladies and gent [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the National Tree Planting Day held at Hosororo Village Barima-Waini (Region One) October 8, 2017
President David Granger: Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Honourable Sydney Allicock; Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Noel Holder; Honourable Minister of Communities, Mr. Ronald Bulkan; Regional Chairman, Mr. Brentnol Ashley; Ma [...]
Festivals like Diwali break down barriers, promote social cohesion -President says at diya lighting ceremony on Main Street
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 17, 2017) President David Granger has charged the Ministry of Communities to encourage the 10 Regional Administrations to work with the Hindu community and other social organisations to host important cultural and [...]
Guyana is committed to maintaining food security status -President Granger says at World Food Day event in Linden
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 16, 2017) President David Granger said that agriculture will continue to be a mainstay of Guyana’s economy as it has the potential to guarantee national and regional food security through increased investment [...]
Government, GPSU commence talks for 2017 salary increases
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 16, 2017) The Government of Guyana and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), today, met to advance discussions on the proposed salary increases for public servants for 2017. The Government’s side, which was [...]
Many lessons to be learnt from the significance of Diwali -President Granger says at ICT Diya Lighting ceremony
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 15, 2017) President David Granger said that as Guyana strives for national unity and social cohesion, there are many important lessons to be learnt from Diwali, an important national Hindu festival, which symbolise [...]
Minister Norton to provide sporting gear to East Ruimveldt Community Centre -ICT hub to be opened month end
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 15, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, last Friday, pledged to provide a number of sporting, exercise and other gear to the East Ruimveldt Commun [...]