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Social Cohesion Ministry condemns violent Canal Number One Incident
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 14, 2017) The Ministry of Social Cohesion has taken note of the horrendous act of violence committed against Dameion Gordon and Vernon Beckles on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Canal Number One on the West Bank of Demerar [...]
President Granger praises cultural inclusion as Guyana celebrates Holi
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 12, 2017) While the celebration of Holi has strengthened the bond among Hindus in Guyana, it has also extended that bond to other religious and ethnic groups. President David Granger, today, made these comments to hu [...]
President honours 2017 SILK awardees at special luncheon at State House
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 11, 2017) President David Granger, today, hosted a special luncheon in honour of the nine legal practitioners, who were elevated to the status of Senior Counsel, or awarded SILK in January. The event, which was held [...]
Land Rights Commission sworn in -President urges Commissioners to take mandate seriously
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2017) Recognising the importance of resolving land rights issues, President David Granger, today, established a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to examine and make recommendations to resolve issues and uncertainties [...]
Minister Norton meets with Christian Community
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, met with core group members of the Christian community and said that he is pleased with the feedback and support that his Ministry is receiving from th [...]
President appoints oil and gas expert as Advisor on Petroleum
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2017) The Government of Guyana has appointed Dr. Jan Mangal, an expert in offshore and civil engineering, as Petroleum Advisor in the Ministry of the Presidency. A Guyanese by birth, Dr. Mangal brings with him a [...]
‘Be Bold for Change Guyana’ school outreach programme launched
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger joined the Luminous Women's Group, today, as they began the first leg of their school’s outreach programme, named after the International Women’s Day theme, #BeBo [...]
President touts total national defence for internal and external security -Urges GDF to remain vigilant
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 9, 2017) President David Granger outlined a tripartite approach to dealing with security threats, both internal and external, which would include: national self-defence, regional inter-dependence and international as [...]
GECOM Chairperson discussed during President and Opposition Leader follow up meeting
President David Granger and Opposition Leader, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, today met for the second time in just over a week to discuss the much talked-about appointment of a new chairperson for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). This meeting was a fol [...]
Agatash Residents urged to work together for development of community
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2017) Residents of the community of Agatash in Bartica, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) were on Monday, urged by Social Cohesion Minister, Dr. George Norton and regional officials to work together for the developme [...]