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President’s vision of a good life predates his political career
Georgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2017) Growing up in pre-Independent Guyana, witnessing first-hand, the struggles that came with the deplorable living conditions and watching his countrymen and women marginalised and robbed of opportunities simply [...]
Social Cohesion Ministry asked to support a Leguan Harmony Village -55 benefit from sensitisation meeting
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 29, 2017) Participants at the first Social Cohesion sensitisation meeting for Regional and Neighbourhood Democratic Councillors and community leaders in Leguan, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) asked the [...]
President opens Visual Arts exhibition at National Art Gallery -hints at support for country wide exhibitions
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 29, 2017) President David Granger, tonight, reaffirmed his commitment the development of the arts in Guyana and assured the visual arts community of the Government’s full support. The Head of State, who is patro [...]
Government assesses status of PSIPs as preparations commence for new budget cycle
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 29, 2017) Assessments, adjustments and achievements in relation to the public sector’s work programme was the main focus at this month’s Ministerial Conference as the Government commences preparations for [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the President’s Awards 2017 hosted by the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) held at the Marriott Hotel on June 3, 2017
President David Granger: Thank you Honourable Sydney Allicock, Minster of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs; Honourable Dominic Gaskin, Minister of Business, who is the only person in the room authorised to speak about government tourism policy; Hono [...]
Ministers Harmon, Trotman host exploratory meeting with EITI-IDB team
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 28, 2017) A team of officials from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), this afternoon, paid a courtesy call on Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon fo [...]
Ministry of the Presidency says Guyana Times article lacks credibility -calls on newspaper to properly investigate wild claims made by Opposition Leader
Georgetown, Guyana – (June 28, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency questions the veracity of the Guyana Times article headlined, ‘Diplomats express fears over Granger’s ulterior election motive’ and calls on the outlet to eit [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the Ramadan Iftar Dinner held at the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) headquarters June 18, 2017
President David Granger: I’m happy to be here this evening to participate in the Iftar ritual of breaking the fast at sunset; fast approaching, during this holy month of Ramadan. Iftar marks the end of the daily fast, but this is not the end of [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the Commissioning Ceremony of the Ministry of Social Protection’s Self-Sufficient Agricultural Economic Services Project held at the Hugo Chavez Centre June 2, 2017
President David Granger: Mr. Chairman thank you very much for your introduction and your kind remarks. Vice President Sydney Allicock; (I don’t know, Ms. Ally seems to have emptied the Cabinet here); Honourable Amna Ally, Minister of Social Pro [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger at the 175th Anniversary Service of the Freedom Congregational Church held at the Freedom Congregational Church on June 18, 2017
President David Granger: Officials of Freedom Congregational Church; Members of Freedom Congregational Church; visitors; Christian Brothers; members of the media. I’m very happy and honoured to be with you today to wish you happy Father’s [...]