Guyana accredits new non-resident Ambassador of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 8, 2015) As President Granger accepted letters of Credence from the newly appointed Ambassador from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, he noted that as active members of the Non-Aligned Movement, both countries r [...]
President Granger meets with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 8, 2015) President David Granger traveled to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, last Wednesday, where he met with new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley. This meeting marks the first meeting of the [...]
President accredits new Vietnamese Ambassador
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 8, 2015) President David Granger, today, accepted Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Nguyen Van Kien. The accreditation ceremony was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. Amba [...]
Government to examine long terms solutions to minimise Region 9 drought woes
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 08, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, has committed the government's support to Region Nine to ensure that the impact of the impending dry season, is vastly minimised and long term solutions are found. This commitm [...]
Guyana seeks Canada’s support against Venezuela’s aggression
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 07, 2015) The Government of Guyana will be looking forward to Canada's support against the territorial claims by Venezuela even as it seeks to strengthen its ties and bilateral agreements with the state, through new Cana [...]
US Ambassador and Minister Trotman commit to working together on renewable energy
Georgetown, Guyana - (October 7, 2015) New United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, today, paid a courtesy call on Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman at his Brickdam Office. The two parties spoke on a number of issues and reaffirmed t [...]
President Granger reaffirms resolve to defend independence at 39th anniversary of Cubana airline attack
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 6, 2015) As Guyanese joined in remembering the victims of the Cubana terrorist attack on the occasion of that dark day in history, President David Granger called on citizens, not to forget the price small States pay in a [...]
National awards must not be conferred capriciously or irregularly -President Granger at Investiture ceremony
Georgetown, Guyana - (October 6, 2015) Fifty-two outstanding Guyanese citizens (two posthumously) and one local organisation were conferred with the insignia of various national awards by President David Granger at an investiture ceremony held earlie [...]
Guyana returns to UN Rights Committee after 20 years
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 6, 2015) After a 20 year absence, Guyana has demonstrated its commitment to the preservation of the rights of all citizens by appearing at the 56th Working Session of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and [...]
EU Ambassador keen to support good governance and transparency
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 05, 2015) Newly appointed Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and for the Dutch Overseas Countries and Territories, Jernej Videtič, today paid a courtesy call on Minister [...]