Bartica gets 50-seater bus, bicycles under ‘Five Bs’ programme – calls for the spirit of enterprise to be re-ignited
Georgetown, Guyana, (March 5, 2016) President David Granger said that education is the foundation of equality and that next to food, clothing and shelter, education is best thing anyone can offer to a child. The Head of State made these remarks at a [...]
GuyExpo must focus on local manufacturing, value-added products – President Granger says at launching ceremony
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 4, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, said it is imperative that the Guyana Trade Fair and Exposition (GuyExpo) place more emphasis on the local manufacturing sector to help revitalise the economy, since for too [...]
Minister Harmon donates $200,000 to Toka Village Council
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 4, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, presented Toshao of Toka Village, Lethem, North Rupununi, Mr. Delano Davis with a cheque for $200,000 to help offset transportation and accommodation costs for the Toka [...]
President Granger establishes COI to probe Georgetown Prison riot – Deputy Director sent on leave; state to offset funeral expenses
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 04, 2016) President David Granger, through the Minister of Public Security, Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan has established a three-member Commission of Inquiry (COI)to probe the Georgetown Prison riot, which claimed the lives of 17 [...]
Commonwealth Secretariat Political Advisor meets President Granger – electoral reform, Guyana/Venezuela border issue discussed
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 04, 2016) Political Advisor to the Commonwealth Secretariat, Dr. Tres-Ann Kremer, this morning, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency, President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency. Electoral reform and the Gu [...]
President extends condolences to relatives of teen who died in Moruca accident
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 3, 2016) President David Granger extends deepest sympathy to the family and relatives of Ms. Alisha Romascindo, who perished in an accident on the Moruca River on February 27. The 16 year old student of Santa Rosa Secondar [...]
President inducts new Portuguese Ambassador
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 4, 2016) President David Granger, today, received the Letters of Credence from H.E. Manuel De Jesus Teles Fazendeiro, inducting him as Non-Resident Ambassador of Portugal to Guyana. The new Ambassador is based in Venezuela [...]
Guyana’s defence strategy must be in concert with regional peace and security – President tells GDF officers conference
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 3, 2016) President David Granger said that Guyana's national defence strategy over the next four years to 2020, must incorporate steps, in concert with regional partners, to address the security threats facing the Caribbea [...]
President Granger orders immediate investigation into Georgetown Prison disturbances – expresses sympathy to affected families
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 3, 2016) President David Granger and the Government of Guyana extend deepest sympathy to the families and other relatives of the 16 prisoners, who perished during a riot at the Georgetown Prison today. The President is dee [...]
Government will invest in the public service sector – Minister Harmon
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 03, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, within whose purview the responsibility for the public service sector falls, said that the Government will make the necessary investments to ensure an efficient and reliable [...]