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Government, Barama commences talks on renewal of agreement
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2016) Teams representing the Government of Guyana and the Barama Company Limited, last week, held discussions to examine the Company's request for a renewal of its Investment Development Agreement, which will expire [...]
Canada to plug $20M into training for public service managers – scheduled to start September 2016
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2016) In keeping with its policy to ensure an efficient public service, the Government of Guyana has partnered with the Government of Canada to implement the Caribbean Leadership Project, which will see Permanent Se [...]
Minister praises Viraat Sabhaa Guyana for inclusive programme to promote solidarity
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 14, 2016) Government, through Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, has pledged to support the Viraat Sabhaa Guyana and to partner with them to enhance lives and foster cohesion. Minister Ally made this commitment [...]
President charges Rotary to lead civil society efforts in fostering communitarianism – inducted as a Paul Harris Fellow
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 13, 2016) President David Granger said civil society groups have a critical role in fostering communitarianism and called on the Rotary Club of Georgetown to lead efforts to instil the virtue of accountability to family [...]
President Granger disappointed in WRCOI Commissioners – altered schedule to receive report in person
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 13, 2016) The Ministry of the Presidency has noted the contents of the press release disseminated by Chairman of the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry (WRCOI), Sir Richard L. Cheltenham and Commissioner Seenath Jairam [...]
First Lady applauds East Coast ‘Day of Sports’ for students – says friendships formed, camaraderie will foster cohesion
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 13, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger applauded organisers of the East Coast Demerara's 'Day of Sports' held, this morning, at the Better Hope Community Centre Ground, saying only positive benefits can accrue from p [...]
New GGMC Chairman, Board charged to address main challenges in Mining Sector
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Raphael Trotman, today, charged the newly inducted Chairman and Board members of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to tackle the more demanding challenges hinder [...]
President says Banks DIH will continue to lead in era of economic prosperity
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) President David Granger, today, reiterated that his Administration will continue to strengthen and support communities to create jobs in agro-processing so that they can produce commodities for local corporati [...]
President Granger to put Guyana’s case to CARICOM Heads, meet UN Secretary General – as Geneva Agreement nears 50th anniversary date
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) As the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement nears, President David Granger said that he will once again raise the issue of Venezuela's claim on Guyana's territory regionally and internationa [...]
US-based Guyanese Dr. Farouk Ferouz says nation should support President
Georgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) United States-based Guyanese dentist, Dr. Farouk Ferouz, accompanied by his brother, Dr. Faisal Ferouz, urged Guyanese to support President David Granger as he works to move the nation forward. Dr. Farouk Fero [...]