President Granger takes Presidential Salute at Consecration and Trooping of the Colours Ceremony
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 18, 2015) Celebrations for the Guyana Defence Force's (GDF) 50th anniversary continued today with His Excellency, President David Granger taking the Presidential salute at the Consecration and Trooping of the Colours ce [...]
President Granger notes some improvement in crime fighting efforts – more significant changes expected in medium term
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 18, 2015) President David Granger said that the interventions that the Government has initiated to address the crime situation is already showing some positive results. "I am seeing a lot more criminals being arrested v [...]
President signs Book of Condolence for Paris attack victims
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 18, 2015) President David Granger, today, signed the Book of Condolence that was opened at the French Consulate in Peter Rose Street, Georgetown in memory of the 129 persons, who lost their lives after terrorists from t [...]
eGovernment Unit begins roll out of Wi-Fi in schools – Hinterland areas to also benefit
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2015) The eGovernment Unit has begun rolling out Wi- Fi networks in schools, while Hinterland and remote areas are expected to benefit from internet access by the end of the first quarter of 2016. eGovernment Adviso [...]
Government commends community effort to save group of Arapaimas
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2015) Minister of Governance, with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, Raphael Trotman commends the successful effort led by the North Rupununi communities and the Iwokrama International Centre [...]
Newly sworn in land surveyors urged to maintain high level of professionalism
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 16, 2015) As five new Surveyors were recognised for passing the the 2015 Sworn Land and Survey Examination in a simple graduation ceremony, earlier today, they were reminded of the importance of integrity and service wi [...]
President announces Village Education Scholarship Trust as Ann’s Grove celebrates Elisa Hamilton
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 15, 2015) There is an old saying "it takes a village to raise a child". Earlier today, the residents of Ann's Grove and neighbouring communities packed into the Ann's Grove Secondary School to celebrate their pride and [...]
US$14M to upgrade Bartica, Suddie, West Demerara Hospitals – Contract of Specialty Hospital to be reviewed
Georgetown, Guyana – ( November 15, 2015) The US$14 million balance of the US$18M loan by Exim Bank of India to build the Specialty Hospital, will now be used to improve health care delivery at the Bartica, West Demerara and Suddie Regional Hospitals [...]
Minister Harmon donates salary increase to bring relief to several villages
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 15, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, in keeping with the mandate of the government to provide a good life for all Guyanese, has begun donating his salary increases in aid of street lights, for several villages ac [...]
Government orders dredge operator to cease mining operations in Isseneru -Fact-finding mission to be conducted
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 14, 2015) Amidst concerns and complaints from the Toshao and representatives of the village of Isseneru, Region Eight, Minister of Governance, with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, Raphael Trotm [...]