Georgetown, Guyana — (January 25, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, was invited by the Diplomatic Corps to speak about the plethora of projects and activities she has initiated since 2015. The Diplomatic luncheon, which was sponsored by Iwokrama International Centre for Conservation, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the International Organisation for …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 25, 2018) The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will undergo a significant restructuring programme in the coming days to allow for a greater level of efficiency in the execution of its mandate and to ensure maximum development within the Force. This was announced by Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 25, 2018) President David Granger and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, today, again expressed his intention to ensure a full investigation into the deaths of hundreds of Guyanese, including the former Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Satyadeow Sawh, during the period of ‘Troubles’. In his address to the members of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 24, 2018) President David Granger has reminded young people of their crucial role in nation-building and urged them to seize every available opportunity to become the best they can be in whichever profession they choose right here in Guyana. “You can be whatever you want to be and I do hope …
Read DetailsPresident David Granger: Members of the Regional Democratic Council and Chairpersons of Regional Democratic Councils; Mayors and Members of the Municipal Councils; members of the media; ladies and gentlemen: I think the Minister of Communities has already set the historical context in which I would like to frame my remarks. As you know, the State …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana — (January 23, 2018) The Office of Climate Change (OCC), which falls under the purview of the Ministry of the Presidency, this morning, hosted its third and final workshop to gather feedback from key stakeholders on the proposed Country Work Programme. The one-day Elaboration of the Country Work Programme for Engagement with the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 23, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, convened the first National Hydrographic Committee (NHC) to coordinate the sustainable management of Guyana’s sea and river resources. The meeting, which was held at the Guyana Lands and Surveys (GL&SC) Boardroom, sought to bring together agencies such as the Guyana Coast Guard, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (January 22, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) Deputy Regional Executive Officer (DREO), Ms. Jennifer Ferreira Dougall to discuss plans to implement projects such as the Self-Reliance and Success in Business initiative in the region during the course of 2018. During the meeting, which was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 22, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion with the responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, today, commenced the first in a series of visits to institutions that fall under his purview. The aim of this exercise is to interact with staff to find out about the challenges hampering their …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 19, 2017) Four hundred and eighty-seven students from six schools across Guyana, namely the North Ruimveldt Multilateral, Stewartville Secondary, Hope Secondary, Berbice Secondary, St. Ignatius Secondary and the Mackenzie High school are now participating in the National Cadet Corps programme, which was officially reintroduced today at a ceremony held at the …
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