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Collaborative approach needed to ensure protection of Guyana’s environment -President urges board members of environmental agencies
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 4, 2017) President David Granger, today, said that as Guyana transitions toward becoming a ‘green’ State, the stakeholder agencies must work together to develop a collaborative approach toward protecting an [...]
Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, at the Mother Earth Day Observance Tree planting Exercise held at Independence Park April 21, 2017
President David Granger: Honourable Ministers; UNDP [Deputy] Resident Representative Ms. Shabnam Mallick, representatives of other international organisations: PAHO [Pan American Health Organisation], FAO [ Food and Agriculture Organisation of the Un [...]
Remarks by His Excellency David Granger, at a meeting with the CARIFTA 2017 Guyana Team at State House April 21, 2017
President David Granger: Good afternoon to the other president, Mr. Jones. [Laughter.] Yeah, well I said the other president first; everybody has a pecking order but most of all the athletes and those who supported them, their coaches and, of course, [...]
Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, at the opening ceremony of the Mahaica-Berbice (Region Five) Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s Expo and Trade Fair held at the Bath Settlement Community Ground, West Coast Berbice April 16, 2016
President David Granger: Members of the National Assembly; exhibitors; residents of Region Five; members of the media; ladies and gentlemen. I'm very happy to be here and to re-engage with Mr. Imran Saccoor and his team. I believe they were one of th [...]
Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, at a kite distribution exercise and meeting with residents of Leguan at the Leguan Secondary School, Essequibo Islands – West Demerara (Region Three) April 9, 2017
President David Granger: It is always good to be in Leguan and particularly back in this school hall as Mr. Amjad Shaw reminded you. I was here a couple of years ago; it is good to be back. So thank you very much for your warm welcome from the stelli [...]
Patrick Yarde sworn-in as acting PSC Chairman
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 4, 2017) Trade Unionist, Mr. Patrick Melvyn Yarde was today sworn in by President David Granger as the acting Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), a position, which automatically makes him an ex-officio mem [...]
President accredits new French Republic Ambassador
Georgetown, Guyana – (May 4, 2017) President David Granger said that Guyana is ready to bolster its already strong relationship with the French Republic through investment opportunities in areas such as agriculture, education, infrastructure, m [...]
Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, at a kite distribution exercise and meeting with residents of Friendship Village, Lower Pomeroon April 8, 2017
President David Granger: Boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to be here this morning because I have come with a mission, a special mission. First of all, let me tell you I have come because it’s Easter time; we’re still in Le [...]
Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, at a kite distribution exercise and meeting with residents of Makaseema-Kabakaburi Community, Upper Pomeroon April 8, 2017
President David Granger: This is a long postponed visit. As the headmasters like to say, “Better late than never” and some say, “Better never late”, but I am here and I am happy to be here among you. First of all, let me thank [...]
Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, at a kite distribution exercise at the Bartica Community Centre Ground April 16, 2017
President David Granger: I’m glad to be here because this is where I flew my first kite 70 years ago. So I’m back here today, but I wouldn’t fly any kite; I will let you do the flying. But I have come here for several reasons- one: [...]