Georgetown, Guyana – (November 4, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, joined 34 women from several villages along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway for their graduation ceremony following their successful completion of the Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop at the Youth Choice, Initiative Building in Kuru Kururu. In extending congratulations to the women, Mrs. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 3, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, presented $1million dollars to the President’s College at its 26th Graduation exercise, to boost the school’s science and technology facilities, even as he noted that education, which has been founded in the sciences, can lead to the development of the country. In his address …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 3, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Ms. Ana Landa and Mr. Marko Lehto, consultants attached to the European Union (EU) Delegation in Guyana, who requested a meeting to discuss her perceptions of gender equality in Guyana, based on the work that she has been doing with women …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 3, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Ms. Alana Clarke, and a team from the Community Learning and Networking (CYLAN) Foundation, to explore the possibilities of collaborating on partnerships that provide support to families and communities. The meeting was held at the Office of the First Lady at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Winston Cosbert was, earlier this evening, given the Terms of Reference (TORs) by Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, to probe into the allegations of unauthorised disclosure of information, mismanagement and malpractices in the procurement of pharmaceuticals at the Ministry of Public Health. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) President David Granger, today, feted with the ‘Essequibo triplets’ – Ms. Radha, Ms. Rajshri and Ms. Reenica Mansaram on the occasion of their 22nd birthday, at his office at the Ministry of the Presidency. The young women said that it was their mother’s wish for them to celebrate their …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) Outgoing Ambassador of Sweden to Guyana, Mr. Claes Hammar, this morning, paid a farewell visit to President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, several areas, including the Government’s advocacy for a ‘green’ economy, renewable energy, climate and environment and the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela border controversy …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally was, today, joined by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger to distribute 50 bicycles and 400 pairs of shoes to school children in Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region Ten), under President David Granger’s ‘Boats, Buses, Bicycles plus Breakfast and Books (‘Five Bs’) programme. In …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) Military Commander of the North of the Brazilian Armed Forces, General Carlos Alberto Neiva Barcellos, today, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency. General Barcellos was accompanied by Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Brigadier George Lewis, Brazilian Ambassador …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 1, 2016) Members of the Board of Directors of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), earlier this afternoon, engaged President David Granger and Cabinet members on the current status of operations at the organisation, as well as future plans. Cabinet was treated to a full presentation by Chief Executive Officer of GuySuCo, …
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