Georgetown, Guyana – (February 23, 2018) Thousands of Guyanese from all walks of life tuned up at the D’Urban Park today, to witness the traditional Mashramani Float Parade as the country celebrates 48 years as a Republic. President David Granger, First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Carl Greenidge, who is performing …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 22, 2018) President David Granger, was today, paid a farewell courtesy call by outgoing Argentine Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Luis Alberto Martino. Ambassador Martino will be replaced by Dr. Felipe Alejandro Gardella, whose appointment was approved by Cabinet last month. During the brief meeting, which was held at State House, President …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 21, 2018) President David Granger said that Guyana depends on ‘frontline’ villages like Kaikan, located in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven), a stone’s throw away from the border with Venezuela, to be the watchmen of Guyana’s borders and therefore, these villages must be strong, stable and their citizens, safe. “I have come …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (February 21, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, attended a lecture at the University of Guyana(UG) held to observe International Mother Language Day. The event, which was hosted in UG’s Education Lecture Theatre, was coordinated by Lecturer in the Language and Culture Department, Ms. Charlene Wilkinson. International Mother Language Day (IMLD) …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (February 21, 2018) The Ministry of the Presidency (MotP), today, officially launched its Mashramani 2018 Band under the theme, “Ah we own” at a simple ceremony, which was held at its Shiv Chanderpaul Drive compound, aimed at giving members of staff and special invitees a first-hand look at the costumes. Delivering remarks, Minister …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 21, 2017) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, this afternoon, refuted all claims against and publicly legitimised Member of Parliament, Mr. Richard Allen’s involvement in the outreach activity last week, which was conducted by the General Registrar’s Office (GRO) in Barima-Waini (Region One) to provide registration services for residents there. Minister …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 19, 2018) The Ministry of the Presidency (MotP) questions the motives of the statement by the Guyana Bar Association (GBA), which was reported in various sections of the press today. Referencing the substantive appointments of the Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, the GBA, in its statement, warned that “any …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 19, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, charged the residents of Alexander Village to take personal responsibility for the condition of their surroundings even as he returned to the village on a walkabout to observe progress being made on works to reduce the incidence of flooding in the community, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (February 19, 2018) With Mashramani just a few days away, the Ministry of Social Cohesion, today, launched its 2018 Mash Band under the sub theme “Celebrating Republic 48”. The event, which was held at the E.R. Burrowes School of Art, saw the attendance of Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture Youth …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 19, 2018) President David Granger said that the Chinese, who first arrived in Guyana in 1853, have enriched the country’s national culture and diversified its economy, adding that they have done so while still preserving their cultural values. Speaking at 2018 Chinese New Year Dinner, the Head of State said, “Guyana …
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