German Embassy to host 50th Independence Anniversary Reception
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2016) President David Granger, this morning, met with Germany's Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency Lutz Hermann Gorgens, at the Ministry of the Presidency, during which discussions were held on a number of local and [...]
Kuwaiti organisation interested in supporting ‘Five Bs’ programme
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2016) President David Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call by two officials from the Zakat House, a charitable government agency based in Kuwait, which has expressed an interest in supporting the 'Five Bs' programm [...]
“Local Government will open the door for enterprise” – President David Granger at Mabaruma
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, declared that he has a vision for Barima-Waini (Region 1), which will ensure that its residents are educated, empowered and have the type of energy generation capacity they [...]
Women are stronger because of their struggles – First Lady tells congregation at Freedom Life Ministries
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 9, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger said women are stronger because of their struggles and urged them to practice compassion in their daily lives, in her address, earlier this evening, at the Women's Conference 2016 h [...]
President accredits new Australian High Commissioner
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 9, 2016) President David Granger, today, accredited His Excellency, John Pilbeam as the new non-resident High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia to Guyana. The new High Commissioner is based in Trinidad and Toba [...]
President Granger attends Ordination and Consecration Ceremony of Reverend Father Charles Davidson
President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger today joined the congregation of St. George's Cathedral to witness the Ordination and Consecration of Reverend Father Charles Alexander Davidson, to the office and work of the Bishop of the [...]
President tackles medium and long-term El Niño preparedness with Ministerial Task Force – Immediate relief for domestic and economic impact continuing
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 09, 2016) The Government continues to concentrate its efforts on bringing immediate relief to communities affected by the impact of El Niño. President David Granger called a meeting this morning to facilitate increased min [...]
Government will enforce the laws to ensure gender equality, women’s empowerment – President Granger calls for change in attitudes to women’s rights
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 08, 2016) President David Granger, this morning, pledged his Government's commitment to ensuring that the laws and legislations in place to effect gender equality are strictly enforced, and to take action to ensure that Gu [...]
President Granger meets with Guyana’s envoy to Cuba
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 7, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with Mr. Halim Majeed, who has been appointed to head Guyana's Diplomatic Mission in Cuba. The new Ambassador departs Guyana for Havana tomorrow. In a brief comment, Mr. Majeed [...]
First Lady invites women in Region Five Self-Reliance workshop to produce local treats -says ‘old time sweeties’ will be desirable at Independence
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 07, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, at the opening of her Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop in Rosignol, Mahaica-Berbice (Region Five), invited participants, who can make local confectionery to e [...]