Georgetown, Guyana – (May 20, 2018) President David Granger, this morning, along with First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger departed for Trinidad and Tobago and will return to Guyana on Thursday, May 24, 2018. While there, the First Couple will undergo their annual medical examinations. These checks are a regular part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (May 19, 2018) Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC), Mr. Trevor Benn, yesterday, announced that the GL&SC has implemented a number of initiatives aimed at improving services and integrity at the Commission. Commissioner Benn made these statements during an interview conducted at Statehouse, Anna Regina …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 19, 2018)The Ministry of the Presidency’s Department of Social Cohesion, today, hosted another sensitisation workshop aimed at creating linkages and helping Guyanese at the community level to better understand social cohesion as an approach to community and national development. Technical Officer, Ms. Olive Gopaul, facilitated the workshop, which was held at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) President David Granger, today, received a courtesy call from the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, Ms. Retno Marsudi, who he assured that Guyana remains open to Indonesian investment, especially in value-added manufacturing, agro-processing and within the sugar industry. The meeting was held at State House. The Head …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, said that the Government of Guyana is committed to the revival of the cooperative movement and cooperative societies across the country as it presents many opportunities not only for economic growth and development but cooperation and social cohesion. The Minister was at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, paid a visit to Mr. Naresh Persaud and his family, to offer words of comfort and support in the wake of the brutal beating that he endured after three armed bandits invaded his La Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara home on Wednesday …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) President David Granger, today, met with Toshao of Chinoweing Village, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven), Mr. Roger Roland who brought to his attention, issues in relation to land and untenable mining practices that are polluting water sources on which communities depend. President Granger assured the Toshao that his issues will be …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 18, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, committed to working with residents of De Kinderen Village and the Boerasirie Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara, the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) and the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) with a view to addressing the dilapidated roads and irregular maintenance of drainage channels …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 16, 2018)President David Granger said that social cohesion rests on a foundation of religious and cultural liberty, a recognition of the plural character of the nation and the promotion of greater respect for others. He also noted that the church has a vital role to play in fostering friendly relations among …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (May 16, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, was paid a courtesy call today by the Deputy Programme Manager for Culture at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Ms. Riane De Haas-Bledoeg at her State House office. The pair discussed possiblie collaboration publishing children’s stories of Guyana.
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