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Guyana has much to learn from Nepal in conservation of forests and natural assets -President Granger tells new Ambassador
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 11, 2017) President David Granger, today, said that as Guyana continues to push the development of a ‘green’ agenda, it has much to learn from the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in the area of for [...]
President Granger to provide legal clarifications to Opposition Leader
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 11, 2017) President David Granger, today, said that the Constitution is very clear on the matter of the appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and that he is committed to fulfilling th [...]
New Iranian Ambassador to Guyana accredited -says Guyana, Iran possess great capacity to push South-South Cooperation
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 11, 2017) President David Granger, this morning, accepted the Letters of Credence from Mr. Mostafa Alaei, the new non-resident Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Guyana at the Accreditation ceremony at S [...]
COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA MINISTRY OF THE PRESIDENCY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT Terms of Reference PROTECTED AREAS COMMISSIONER
1. BackgroundGuyana is globally recognized for its wealth of natural resources, high levels of biodiversity and for having one of the lowest rates of deforestation in the developing world. The Government of Guyana (GoG) has had a long history of inst [...]
President indicates receipt of letter from Opposition Leader -AG says President has sole discretion on final determination of ‘fit and proper’ Constitutional meaning
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2017) President David Granger has indicated that he has received a letter from the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo in response to his letter, requesting a new list of nominees for the post of Chair [...]
President Granger attends GDF’s Change in Command Parade
Georgetown, Guyana -(January 10, 2017) President David Granger, earlier this evening, attended the Change-in-Command Parade for Brigadier George Lewis, former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), held at the Force's Base Camp Ayan [...]
President underscores importance of professionalism as new GDF Chief of Staff sworn-in
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2017) President David Granger, this morning, promoted Colonel Patrick West to the rank of Brigadier, before swearing him in as the new Chief of Staff (CoS) of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The new Chief of St [...]
First self-reliance in business workshop for 2017 opened at Kildonan
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 9, 2017) More than 40 women, today, joined First lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger for the opening of the twelfth Self Reliance and Success in Business workshop for 2017, at Kildonan East Berbice-Corentyne, Region Six. Spe [...]
The National Trust plays vital role in preserving, promoting Guyana’s national patrimony
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The National Trust of Guyana, Ms. Nirvana Persaud, today, said that The Trust plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s national patrimony is preserved and [...]
President designates Rose Hall Martyrs’ Day and Chinese Arrival Day
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) As per an Executive Notice issued, today, by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana January 12 has been designated Chinese Arrival Day. In a second Executiv [...]