Georgetown, Guyana – (September 1, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, launched Indigenous Heritage Month at the Indigenous Heritage Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Sophia with the charge that a concerted effort must be taken to protect the customs, traditions and heritage of the Indigenous people of Guyana. “Indigenous Heritage Month is a celebration of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 1, 2016) As Guyana continues in preparation for the benefits and challenges that will come with oil production off its shores, Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon said that government is committed to ensuring that policies and legislations are in place to effectively manage the environment in keeping with its mandate …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 1, 2016) President David Granger, today, convened a meeting at the Ministry of the Presidency with representatives from Central Government, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council and the Private Sector, where following discussions, he mandated the establishment of Joint Committee, within the next seven days, between the private sector and the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 1, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, received a courtesy call from Pastor Doreen Hutchinson of the Church of the Living God International (Guyana) Incorporated, at her State House office. Pastor Doreen was accompanied by her husband, Pastor Neville Hutchinson and parishioner Ms. Yvonne Niales. The First Lady said she …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 1, 2016) Upon the insistence of 6-year old Alex Garraway, his mother Ms. Marcia Allen sent a letter to the Ministry of the Presidency requesting a meeting with President David Granger. He even accompanied his mother to the Post Office to ensure that the letter, which he wrote himself, was dispatched. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 1, 2016) President David Granger was, this morning, paid a courtesy call by this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) top performing student, Ms. Fatima Karim at the Ministry of the Presidency. She was accompanied by her mother, Ms. Khadijah Karim. During their brief discussion, the President congratulated the 16-year old …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 31, 2016) President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, attended an interfaith service to usher in Indigenous Heritage Month 2016. The event, which was well-attended, was held at the Indigenous Village at the National Exhibition Complex, Sophia. Prayers were done by various Indigenous groups in the Arecuna, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 30, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, met with the new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Ms. Mikiko Tanaka, at his office at the Ministry of the Presidency. Ms. Tanaka replaces former United Nations Resident Representative, Ms. Khadija Musa, whose tour of duty ended last month. During …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 30, 2016) The Commission of Inquiry that was tasked by President David Granger to examine the conditions and circumstances facing veterans of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the Guyana People’s Militia and the Guyana National Service (GNS), is set to commence formal interviews from tomorrow, August 31, 2016. This Commission is …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 27, 2016) As an additional 86 medical doctors, this evening, graduated from the Guyana/Cuba Medical Scholarship Programme, Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon urged the practitioners to commit themselves to selfless and dedicated service as they begin their professional careers. The Minister made these comments while giving the feature address at …
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