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Township status marks transformative moment in economic development of Lethem -President calls for cooperation, not confrontation
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 21, 2017) President David Granger said that the elevation of a community like Lethem to township status is a transformative and defining moment in the country’s history, which will serve as a catalyst for eco [...]
National Sports Commission hosts second Special School Athletic Sports
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 20, 2017) Director of Sport, Mr. Christopher Jones, today, declared open the 2nd Special Schools Athletic Sports, which was hosted by the Department of Culture, Youth and Sport, which falls within the purview of th [...]
President swears in Justice (ret’d) Patterson as new GECOM Chairman
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 19, 2017) President David Granger, this evening, swore in Justice (Retired) James Patterson as the new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) in keeping with Article 161 (2) of the Constitution of Guya [...]
Luminous Women treat senior citizens to lunch and a movie
Georgetown, Guyana (October 19, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger along with the Luminous Women’s Group, in celebration of the Month of the Elderly, today, treated senior citizens to Lunch and a Movie at the Ramanda Georgetown Princess Hote [...]
Guyana receives GY$9.2M grant to assist in protected areas management
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 19, 2017) The Protected Areas Commission (PAC), this morning, received a GY$9.2M grant from the Protected Areas Trust (PAT), through funding from Conservation International (CI) and the Government of Germany, which [...]
President says Diwali is a time to put aside differences at State House Utsav
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 18, 2017) President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, hosted a Diwali Utsav at the Baridi Benab at State House in observance of the festival of lights, where he said all Guyanese must [...]
Message by Dr. George Norton, Minister of Social Cohesion on the occasion of Diwali
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 18, 2017) Today Hindus in Guyana and across the world are celebrating Diwali, known as the ‘Festival of Lights’. This festival is one of the most auspicious occasions on the Hindu calendar and is believ [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Private Sector Commission Business Summit 2017, held at Marriott Hotel October 11, 2017
President David Granger: Inter-American Development Bank, Country Representative, Ms. Sophie Makonnen; members of the Diplomatic Corps; members of the Private Sector Commission; members of the business community; distinguished guests; ladies and gent [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the National Tree Planting Day held at Hosororo Village Barima-Waini (Region One) October 8, 2017
President David Granger: Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Honourable Sydney Allicock; Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Noel Holder; Honourable Minister of Communities, Mr. Ronald Bulkan; Regional Chairman, Mr. Brentnol Ashley; Ma [...]
Festivals like Diwali break down barriers, promote social cohesion -President says at diya lighting ceremony on Main Street
Georgetown, Guyana – (October 17, 2017) President David Granger has charged the Ministry of Communities to encourage the 10 Regional Administrations to work with the Hindu community and other social organisations to host important cultural and [...]