Region Nine indigenous village constructs own road Prime Minister, Minister Harmon, other Ministers praise community effort
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 22, 2016) The indigenous community of Hiawa, North Rupununi, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), yesterday, came in for high praise from the Government for constructing a 340-metre road, which will significantly [...]
Caring for Others donates to Women Across Differences programme for teen mums
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 22, 2016) Founder and President of the Caring For Others Foundation, Ms. Eslene Richmond-Shockley, today, donated children's clothing for adolescent mothers, who are beneficiaries of the Women Across Differences (WAD) O [...]
US church group planning to set up mental health hospital – Meets with First Lady
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 22, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Pastor Oliver Subryan of the Church of God International Headquarters in Cleveland, Tenessee, United States, who says his church plans to build a hospital here [...]
Nigel’s Supermarket donates bicycles to ‘Three Bs’ programme
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 22, 2016) The Government of Guyana's Boats, Buses, Bicycles- 'Three Bs' + Breakfast and Books programme continues to receive widespread support from the business community with the management of Nigel's Supermarket bein [...]
Address by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at a celebration of the Chinese New Year 2016 hosted at the New Thriving Restaurant, Georgetown, on Sunday 21st February, by the Chinese Association of Guy
My wife and I thank the Chinese Association of Guyana and the Chinese Community for their kind invitation to this traditional dinner on the occasion of the 'Year of the Red Monkey.' We thank you also for the privilege of addressing you on this happy [...]
President Granger officially inducted as patron of Guyana Red Cross Society – at fundraising Tea Party
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 21, 2016) A light shower of rain this afternoon did not put a damper on the spirit of the large crowd that turned out at the Guyana Red Cross Society's Tea Party and Fashion Show, held on the State House lawns, where Pr [...]
Prime Minister announces plans to pave Linden-Lethem Highway, other initiatives – at third Public Day forum
Georgetown, Guyana - (February 21, 2016) Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, yesterday, announced a number of ambitious plans, which the Administration has in store for residents of Lethem, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region Nine), including plans to [...]
President Granger meets with UN Secretary General -reiterates call for juridical settlement
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 19, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, at the UN Headquarters in New York. The purpose of the meeting was to update the Secretary General on the [...]
First Lady praises Bishops’ High School’s success – says government expects ‘Three Bs’, other initiatives to improve outcomes at other schools
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 18, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, praised the Bishops' High School students on their success, noting that the school has a proud tradition of excellence, which must be emulated across the countr [...]
Minister Ally meets Muslim community in first consultation with religious groups – in keeping with aim to develop new strategies for social cohesion
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 18, 2016) The Ministry of Social Cohesion, today, hosted its first in a series of consultations with religious organisations and groups, starting with members of the Muslim community. The consultations are aimed at deve [...]