Honourable Dr. George Norton Minister of Social Cohesion
Biography Dr. George Norton is an Ophthalmologist by profession who hails from River’s View village in Region 10 (Upper-Demerara/Upper Berbice). He attained his secondary education at Queen’s College. Following his completion of secondary [...]
New Commissioner and CEO of GL&SC to start work tomorrow – Minister Harmon meets with Board
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, announced that Mr. Trevor Benn has been appointed Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC) and will commen [...]
Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy sworn in – President asks for compassion, mercy to be guiding principles
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2016) President David Granger this afternoon swore in the members of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, giving them the charge that they must lead with the teachings of the spirit of mercy and compassion [...]
Social Cohesion, Education Ministries kick off ‘Face the Community’ meetings in Region 6
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2016) The Ministry of Social Cohesion in collaboration with the Education Ministry has embarked on a series of 'Face the Community' engagements, which are designed to allow the grassroots, particularly parents, teacher [...]
Heritage of rum must be preserved and protected – President Granger at launch of El Dorado 50th Anniversary Special Edition Rum
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) President David Granger said rum, including the world renowned El Dorado brand produced by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), is an important part of Guyanese history, heritage, economy and culture that must be p [...]
Green Bartica; a town to be emulated – a MOTP feature
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) On April 23, 2016, the budding community of Bartica will officially be declared a town, as the government fulfils a 179 year Ordinance made by the then British Government. The Ordinance was made on April 23, 1837 [...]
First Lady calls for more protection against sexual violence for children – at opening of Travelling Exhibition
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, said that the opening of a Travelling Exhibition on Sexual Violence against Children "is a sad reflection of how we as a society continue to fail our children, particul [...]
Brian Tiwari has no say on government policy – President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 11, 2016) President David Granger has made it clear that Businessman, Mr. Brian Tiwari has no say on government policies and appointments. The President, while responding to questions posed by media operatives, earlier thi [...]
Statement on role of Minister of State to be discussed at Cabinet – AFC raised no objections when roles were determined in January
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 11, 2016) President David Granger has stated that the concerns, which have been raised by the Alliance For Change (AFC), a member of the governing coalition, with regard to the roles and responsibilities of the Minister of [...]
Guyoil, GEA inquiry report due in May – Minister of State received preliminary report
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 11, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, met with the members of the Board of Inquiry, which was mandated to investigate into the allegations of mismanagement and wrongdoing at the Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) [...]