Georgetown, Guyana – (April 14, 2018)President David Granger extends congratulations to Mr. Troy Doris on what he described as a golden achievement on receiving the news of the national athlete’s outstanding performance at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, which concludes tomorrow in Australia. Doris, won gold in the Triple Jump with his 16.88m second round leap, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 14, 2018)Even as the Regional Chairman of Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two), Mr. Devanand Ramdatt, informed the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) of the destruction of three homes in Lima due to heavy winds, the Commission, yesterday, concluded an Initial Damage Assessment training for 45 persons from that region, as well as, Essequibo Islands-West …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2018) The Office of Climate Change (OCC), which falls under the purview of the Ministry of the Presidency, today, officially launched its website, www. climatechange.gov.gy, as part of the it’s programmatic responsibility to enhance the availability of quality climate change and other related environmental data to its partners and other …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (April 12, 2018) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, this morning, declared open Harmony Village, while highlighting the right of all Guyanese to celebrate their unique cultural heritage and the value of embracing the nation’s diversity. The Minister made these remarks at the Opening Ceremony of Harmony Village, held on Main …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 11, 2018) President David Granger said that there is much that Guyana can learn from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with regard to the application of environmental monitoring technologies and policies to promote ‘green’ growth and address the adverse effects of climate change. Delivering remarks at the Accreditation Ceremony of His …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 11, 2018) President David Granger, today, said that as Guyana works toward developing a world-class oil and gas industry, a High-level Planning Committee, which includes the Ministers of Business, Finance, Natural Resources, Public Infrastructure and State and the Presidential Adviser on Petroleum, is currently reviewing a ten-point plan aimed at ensuring …
Read DetailsVACANCY The Environmental Protection Act, No. 11 of 1996, establishes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and sets out mechanisms for its efficient functioning. Among the various functions, the Agency is required to take such steps as necessary for the effective management of the natural environment so as to ensure conservation, protection and sustainable use of …
Read DetailsGovernment of the Co-operative Republic of GuyanaMINISTRY OF THE PRESIDENCYDepartment of Environment Terms of Reference for Executive Director (Environmental Protection Agency) INTRODUCTION The Environmental Protection Act, No. 11 of 1996, establishes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and sets out mechanisms for its efficient functioning. Among the various functions, the Agency is required to take such …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 6, 2018) The Government of Guyana through the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC), today, came in for high praise as 54 residents of Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) received Titles to leased land from Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon at a simple ceremony held at the Marks Supermarket. The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 6, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to decentralising and improving access to Government services for every Guyanese as he turned the sod for the construction of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission’s (GLSC) new office in New Amsterdam, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six). At a …
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