Flying kites at Easter time is a particularly ‘Guyanese’ invention- President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 17, 2017) President David Granger, this afternoon, participated in a walk through the National Park where he interacted with hundreds of Guyanese, who came out to partake in the traditional kite flying and picnicking [...]
Governments plugs $1M into Rupununi Rodeo -Minister Harmon assures Rupununi residents of continued support
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 16, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon and Vice President and Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Mr. Sydney Allicock, yesterday, handed over $1M to the Rupununi Rodeo Committee as Minister Harmon [...]
Make Bartica Regatta a truly national event -President urges Barticians at opening ceremony
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 16, 2017) President David Granger has pledged the support of his Government to raise the profile of the annual Bartica Regatta and transform it into truly national event. He also urged the Regional administration and [...]
First Lady commends pageant organisers for celebrating women
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 16, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, congratulated Ms. Negla Brandis, organiser of the Miss Guyana Renaissance 2017 Pageant, and others, who organise similar events that celebrate women, at a fu [...]
Government working to preserve sugar industry and support economic diversification -President David Granger at West Berbice expo
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 15, 2017) President David Granger, this evening, confirmed that the Blairmont Sugar Estate is among those that will likely be preserved even as Government looks to ensure that the industry lowers the cost of producti [...]
President takes kite distribution exercise to communities in the Demerara River
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2017) President David Granger said that apart from good parenting, food, clothing and shelter, education is the next most important thing that child can receive as that is what will open the door to a good life. [...]
Office of Climate Change launches new logo in context of Guyana’s ‘green’ agenda
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2017) The Office of Climate Change (OCC), which falls within the purview of the Ministry of the Presidency, today, launched its new and official logo, which is reflective of Guyana’s push to become a &lsquo [...]
Collection of scientific data critical to environmental policy making -President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2017) President David Granger, today, met with Conservation Biologist from the Field Museum of Chicago, Dr. Leslie de Souza, Ph.D., who made a presentation to the Head of State and his team on scientific research [...]
President’s celebrates Guyana’s heritage -during kite-distribution exercise at Parika and on the East Coast
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2017) President David Granger said that every ethnic group that came to Guyana brought their own customs and practices which, together, have formed Guyana’s national heritage and cultural identity. This, he [...]
President meets with UNSG’s Personal Representative on border controversy
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2017) President David Granger, this evening, met with the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s Personal Representative in the Good Offices Process on the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, [...]