President says nation must put into practice the unity displayed during Phagwah every day
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger, today, called on the nation to practise the camaraderie and unity displayed during the Phagwah festival every day, when he participated in the annual celebrations hosted by the Indian Hig [...]
President distributes kites on East Coast Demerara and Georgetown
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger and Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, distributed kites to children in Georgetown and along the East Coast Demerara in preparation for the upcoming Easter celebration. The [...]
Tree planting exercise an ‘important step’ for Guyana’s green future – says President at PYARG activity
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger, today, commended the President's Youth Award - Republic of Guyana (PYARG) Programme for engaging youths in a Tree Planting exercise, noting that it is an important step toward the green f [...]
President participates in Chowtal singing at State House
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) As Guyanese prepare to celebrate the festival of Holi or Phagwah tomorrow, President David Granger, this evening, joined members of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangha for a Chowtal session on the lawns of State House. [...]
First Lady meets contestants vying for 2016 Bartica Regatta crown
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, encouraged the delegates vying for the Miss Bartica Regatta 2016 crown to be true ambassadors of their community, when she met with them at her State House office. Eleven f [...]
First Lady participates in PYARG Service Activity presentation
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, participated in the Service Activity presentation of the President's Youth Award - Republic of Guyana (PYARG) Programme, held at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). [...]
President joins Herstelling man for centenary birthday
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 21, 2016) President David Granger, this afternoon, presented two hampers to Mr. Charles Allicock of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, when he joined with him to celebrate his 100th birthday. Mr. Allicock, who was born on Ma [...]
Guyana Society for Biodiversity and Ecosystems calls on President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 18, 2016) Dr. Patrick Williams, Dr. Raquel Thomas-Caesar, Ms. Yolanda Ward, members of the Guyana Society for Biodiversity and Ecosystems (GSBE), today, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger, at the Ministry of t [...]
President says Local Government Elections represents democratic renewal, empowerment -despite reported low turn out
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 19, 2016) President David Granger, today, expressed his satisfaction with the return of Local Government elections to the country after an absence of more than two decades, noting that despite the reported low voter turnou [...]
‘Business as usual’ approach will not be accepted from local leaders after LGE – President Granger tells New Amsterdam residents
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 18, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, told New Amsterdam residents that it is essential that a closer working relationship is developed among Central, Regional and Municipal Government in order to effect the kin [...]