Stakeholders must pool expertise, act to prevent suicide – President Granger tells opening of Suicide Prevention Forum
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 06, 2016) President David Granger, today, called on stakeholders to pool their expertise to prevent the incidence of suicides in Guyana, noting that it is a complex issue, which requires concerted and collaborative efforts [...]
President, Cuban Ambassador advance talks on project for differently-abled youths
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 6, 2016) President David Granger, today, received a courtesy call from Cuba's Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Julio César González Marchante at the Ministry of the Presidency, during which they discussed the way forward on a tri [...]
President Granger to meet with UGSS reps
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 6, 2016) President David Granger will be meeting with the President of the University of Guyana Students Association (UGSS) and a small group from the Association next week. The logistics are currently being worked out bet [...]
Climate Change office accelerating Bartica transition into a green locale
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 5, 2016) The Office of Climate Change (OCC) intensified its efforts, over the Easter weekend, to transition Bartica, Region Seven into a thriving green locale. The OCC capitalised on the occasion of the Bartica Regatta to [...]
President Granger pays final respects to Mr. Haslyn Parris
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 04, 2016) President David Granger, today, paid his final respects to the late Mr. William Haslyn Parris, CCH, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Guyana, at a funeral service held at the St. Anthony's of Padua Parish in Bu [...]
CDCs in Regions Five and Six get approval for financing for developmental projects
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 3, 2016) Nineteen Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Mahaica-Berbice and East Berbice-Corentyne, today, received letters of approval for small grants under the Government of Guyana's community development project, wh [...]
First Lady participates in colourful Inner Wheel Club hat show
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 2, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, earlier this evening participated in the prize-giving ceremony of the Inner Wheel Club of Georgetown's Annual Hat Show and Garden Party, held at the Promenade Gardens. Scattered sh [...]
First Lady joins Step by Step Foundation, Republic Bank for ‘Light it up blue’ autism walk – calls for more support for affected children and families
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 2, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, encouraged donors and other enthusiasts participating in the Step by Step Foundation/Republic Bank 'Light it up blue' Autism Awareness Walk to continue to support the Founda [...]
President Granger congratulates West Indies Male and Female Cricket Teams
Georgetown, Guyana – (April 03, 2016) On behalf of the people of Guyana, the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Brigadier David Granger extends congratulations to the West Indies male and female teams on their emphatic victories today i [...]
Towards a Good Life in a Green Economy Veja Du – finding new insights in old experiences
By Kojo Mc Pherson Prologue Art, for one, is a tool. It is a tool for articulating identity. Art is a tool for planting the seeds of aspirations. Art is a tool that can steer communities – from neighborhoods to nation states – towards an expanded sen [...]