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COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA MINISTRY OF THE PRESIDENCY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT Terms of Reference PROTECTED AREAS COMMISSIONER
1. BackgroundGuyana is globally recognized for its wealth of natural resources, high levels of biodiversity and for having one of the lowest rates of deforestation in the developing world. The Government of Guyana (GoG) has had a long history of inst [...]
President indicates receipt of letter from Opposition Leader -AG says President has sole discretion on final determination of ‘fit and proper’ Constitutional meaning
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2017) President David Granger has indicated that he has received a letter from the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo in response to his letter, requesting a new list of nominees for the post of Chair [...]
President Granger attends GDF’s Change in Command Parade
Georgetown, Guyana -(January 10, 2017) President David Granger, earlier this evening, attended the Change-in-Command Parade for Brigadier George Lewis, former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), held at the Force's Base Camp Ayan [...]
President underscores importance of professionalism as new GDF Chief of Staff sworn-in
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2017) President David Granger, this morning, promoted Colonel Patrick West to the rank of Brigadier, before swearing him in as the new Chief of Staff (CoS) of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The new Chief of St [...]
First self-reliance in business workshop for 2017 opened at Kildonan
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 9, 2017) More than 40 women, today, joined First lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger for the opening of the twelfth Self Reliance and Success in Business workshop for 2017, at Kildonan East Berbice-Corentyne, Region Six. Spe [...]
The National Trust plays vital role in preserving, promoting Guyana’s national patrimony
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The National Trust of Guyana, Ms. Nirvana Persaud, today, said that The Trust plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s national patrimony is preserved and [...]
President designates Rose Hall Martyrs’ Day and Chinese Arrival Day
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) As per an Executive Notice issued, today, by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana January 12 has been designated Chinese Arrival Day. In a second Executiv [...]
President Granger meets with CARICOM SG ahead of February inter-sessional meeting
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) Current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), President David Granger, today, met with Secretary-General of the body, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque and a delegation from the Secretariat, which included A [...]
Over 135 Mocha Arcadia residents receive permission documents to occupy lands -Minister Harmon says initiative marks ‘new beginning’ for community
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 5, 2017) The Government of Guyana, today, came in for high praise when 135 residents of the community of Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) received their ‘Permission to Occupy State Lands’ documen [...]
Amaila Falls Project would be a burden to taxpayers in current configuration – Engineer Charles Ceres says mix of energy options available
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 4, 2017) Civil, Geotechnical and Groundwater Hydrology Engineer, Mr. Charles Ceres has said that the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) would be a heavy burden to tax payers should the project be given the go-a [...]