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Guyana, Brazil working to finalise funding for design, construction of Linden-Lethem road -two agreements inked to improve cooperation, bilateral ties

Posted: December 22, 2017
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Brasilia, Brazil – (December 21, 2017) The Government of Guyana, today, inked two agreements with neighbouring Brazil as President David Granger’s official State-visit to neighbouring country on the invitation of his Brazilian counterpart, President Michel Temer. The two agreements are the Complementary Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and …

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President calls for peace and security on South American Continent -at 51st MERCOSUR Summit

Posted: December 22, 2017
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Brasilia, Brazil – (December 21, 2017) President David Granger told the 51st Summit of the Heads of State of the Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR) and Associate States that the occasion is an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of respect for the inviolability of treaties and other international agreements, respect for …

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GL&SC announces plans for CRIC 17 meeting and US$14.8M Land Management project

Posted: December 22, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 21, 2017) Commissioner of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC), Mr. Trevor Benn, this morning, announced that plans are in train to set up a National Co-ordinating Committee (NCC) for the hosting of the 17th Session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention (CRIC 17) …

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$99M living quarters for judges, magistrates commissioned in Essequibo -will to contribute to improved delivery of judicial services

Posted: December 20, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 20, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, commissioned a $99M, fully furnished modern living quarters facility for judges and magistrates at Suddie, Essequibo Coast, where he said that the project is part of Government’s investment towards the improved delivery of judicial services and administration of justice in the region. …

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All Guyanese, regardless of race and religion are welcomed at State House -as President hosts luncheon for Christian leaders

Posted: December 19, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 18, 2017) President David Granger, today, said that State House is a home for all Guyanese, regardless of their ethnicity, religion or culture, as he hosted a luncheon for leaders from the Christian community in observance of Advent, a season observed by Christians as a time of celebration of the Birth …

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New stelling commissioned at Ykinipa -as President takes Christmas cheer to Pomeroon

Posted: December 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 17, 2017) President David Granger, today, commissioned a $21M stelling at Ykinipa Village, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two), which leads from the Akawini Creek into the village after years of residents being forced to traverse makeshift boards along a treacherous path, during the previous administration even as a similar stelling was constructed further …

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Fort Ordnance Primary School commissioned as emergency shelter

Posted: December 16, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 15, 2017) In its continuous efforts to advance the disaster preparedness in Guyana, the Civil Defense Commission (CDC) today officially commissioned the Fort Ordnance Primary School in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) as an emergency shelter location, which was done under the “Enhancement of Emergency Shelter Capacity to Mitigate Flood Risk in …

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Bartica forging ahead with ‘green’ town development projects -President commends vision, successes thus far

Posted: December 15, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 15, 2017) President David Granger, today, met with the Mayor of Bartica, Mr. Gifford Marshall and members of the Town Council at State House, where he was updated on the projects the Town has undertaken in pursuit of transforming Bartica into model ‘green’ town as the country forges ahead with its …

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First Couple fetes senior citizens at State House

Posted: December 15, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 15, 2017) President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, hosted a special Christmas luncheon for senior citizens as a way of honouring them for their service to Guyana during their working years. The event was held at the Baridi Benab at State House. The Head of State in …

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First Lady agrees to be patron of women adventurers’ Essequibo River expedition

Posted: December 15, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana (December 14, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, accepted the honour of becoming the patron of an expedition on the Essequibo River by a group of three British young women. Ms. Laura Bingham, who leads the eight-week expedition, along with Ms. Phillipa “Pip” Stewart and Ms. Ness Knight, were represented at …

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