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CDC concludes Mass Casualty Management training -Mass gathering legislation coming soon

  • Posted: October 16, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 15, 2016) As Government moves to strengthen crowd management systems, The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation/ World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), today, concluded a one-week long Mass Casualty Management System workshop. Thirty-eight participants from 13 organisations learnt internationally accredited mass gatherings management techniques. The Commission …

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Investigation launched into issuance of fake passports for Dataram, wife

  • Posted: October 15, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 15, 2016) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix has said that a full investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances under which convicted drug lord Mr. Barry Dataram and his reputed wife, Ms. Anjanie Boodnarine were issued fake passports and that those culpable will face the harshest possible action. According …

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President underscores importance of education at BEST bursary awards ceremony

  • Posted: October 14, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 14, 2016) President David Granger, this afternoon, joined with his fellow comrades of the People’s National Congress (PNC) and members of the Burnham Education Scholarship Trust (BEST) to hand out bursary awards to twelve students from across the 10 Administrative Regions, who had outstanding results at this year’s National Grade Six …

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President meets with officials from Islamic Development Bank

  • Posted: October 14, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 14, 2016) President David Granger, this morning, met with officials from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), who are currently in Guyana on their first official visit since the country became a full member of the Bank in April, earlier this year. Minister of Finance, Mr. Winston Jordan was also present at …

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President Granger addresses Parliament

  • Posted: October 13, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 13, 2016) President David Granger, earlier this afternoon, delivered an address to the members of Parliament, outlining his administration’s legislative agenda. These pieces of legislation address not only good governance and national development but crime and security, the recovery of stolen state assets and the pursuit of a ‘green’ agenda. President …

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His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the National Assembly of Guyana on October 13, 2016.

  • Posted: October 13, 2016
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  The quality of life ‘Quality of life’ is a measure of citizens’ satisfaction with their lives. People’s personal values and life experiences determine their level of satisfaction. This includes health, independence, participation in community and civic activities, personal development, physical and material well-being, recreation, relationships with other people and social support. Citizens, usually, are …

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Fraud accused Carvil Duncan suspended in accordance with Constitution

  • Posted: October 12, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 12, 2016) President David Granger, acting in accordance with Article 225 (6) of the Constitution of Guyana, has suspended Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Mr. Carvil Duncan with immediate effect, pending the outcome of the proceedings of the Tribunal. In a letter dated October 10, 2016, the Head of …

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Message of Condolence from His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the passing of Malcolm Corrica M.S.

  • Posted: October 11, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 11, 2016) The Cooperative Republic of Guyana mourns the passing of Malcolm Corrica M.S. aka The Mighty Canary, who passed away on Monday October 10, 2016. Malcolm Corrica was born on March 21, 1937 in Georgetown, to William and Inez Corrica of Bagotstown Village, East Bank Demerara. He attended the Agricola …

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‘Be inspired by the extraordinary lives of ordinary people’ -First Lady, at Annual Women’s Day Service

  • Posted: October 10, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 9, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, told the congregation at the Annual Women’s Day Service for members of the Franklin Talbot Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church in North Ruimveldt Gardens that [women] must be “inspired and strengthened by the extraordinary lives of ordinary people like us”. Speaking on the …

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Luminous Women and Najab Trading host retired head teachers

  • Posted: October 10, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 10, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, attended a luncheon for retired Head Teachers in celebration of World Teachers’ Day, which was observed on October 5. The luncheon was a collaboration between the business man and the Luminous Women’s Group. Mr. Najab also used the opportunity to announce that he …

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