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 because they did not belong to the upper echelons of society are some of the experiences that strengthened President David Granger’s …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 Ministry of Social Cohesion to support the hosting of a Harmony Village activity on the island, similar to the one held on Main …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 patron of the Guyana Visual Art Competition and Exhibition, told those gathered at the National Art Gallery at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 the new budget cycle. The Conference, which was convened today at State House, also saw the participation of Permanent Secretaries, Heads of …
Read DetailsPresident 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; Honourable Catherine Hughes, Minister of Public Telecommunications; Mrs. Andrea de Caires, President of THAG; Professor Griffith, Vice Chancellor of the University …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 for an exploratory meeting, which was also attended by Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Raphael Trotman and Presidential Advisor …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 either provide the evidence of the claims made therein, or retract it immediately. Further, the Ministry of the Presidency calls on …
Read DetailsPresident 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 Ramadan, it is merely a continuation of the struggle for …
Read DetailsPresident 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 Protection; Honourable Keith Scott; Jaipaul Sharma; Karen Cummings; Annette Ferguson; (Is that it for now?); Her Excellency …
Read DetailsPresident 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 Day – Happy Father’s Day – and more important to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of this church. As you know, …
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