Major General (ret’d) Atherly to take over as CANU Head proceeds on leave
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 1, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this morning said that in line with Government’s policy to ensure that officers do not accumulate annual leave and in turn request pay in lieu of such, Mr. James S [...]
Guyana welcomes appointment of officer to mediate border controversy with Venezuela
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 28, 2017) President David Granger said that the Government of Guyana welcomes the recent announcement by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres of the appointment of Mr. Dag Halvor Nylande [...]
Major policy decisions coming out of Ministerial Conference to be announced soon -President says coalition remains strong
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 28, 2017) The Government of Guyana, today, discussed major policy positions on a number of key areas, such as Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), the education and housing sectors and foreign relations at the firs [...]
Starkey Foundation pays courtesy call on First Lady
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 27, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call by Starkey Hearing Foundation, Director of Global Health and Research, Dr. Luqman Lawal and Director of Programs (Caribbean Region), Mr. D [...]
President supports phase two roll out of Grade Six Examination online application
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 27, 2017) President David Granger, today, announced that through the National Endowment For Science And Technology (NEST) Programme, he will provide support for the roll out of Phase Two of the National Grade Six [...]
CDC holds consultations to develop Regional Disaster Risk Management Systems
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 27, 2017) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in partnership with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Agency (CDEMA), last week, concluded a round of consultations with stakeholders in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Re [...]
President receives book chronicling history of his alma mater
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 27, 2017) President David Granger, today, received a copy of book that was penned in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Institute of International Relations at the University of the West Indies of which [...]
Men must take greater responsibility for their families -President Granger says at Annual Men’s Day Service
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 26, 2017) President David Granger issued a called for men to assume their rightful place in the home, to treat their partners as their equals and to assume greater responsibility for their children so as to reduce [...]
Minister Norton meets with Charity residents over community concerns
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 26, 2017) Social Cohesion Minister, Dr. George Norton on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 met with residents of Charity, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two) including teachers, business owners and members of the Regional a [...]
“Government won’t leave Sophia behind” -President at commissioning ceremony for new road, water distribution system
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 24, 2017) President David Granger, today, pledged the Government’s commitment to ensuring that the ward of Sophia is provided with all the necessary facilities and services that a community should have. He m [...]