Georgetown, Guyana – (August 15, 2016) A young woman, who was given a fresh start in life when she received amnesty under President David Granger’s policy of giving second chances to non-violent, non-cocaine offenders, was able to completely turn her life around and is now a proud owner of a thriving poultry rearing business as …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 15, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, encouraged the latest batch of participants in the Self Reliance and Success in Business Workshop for Women to capitalise on the opportunity to learn new skills that will empower them to better manage their homes, businesses and contribute to community development. “The aim …
Read DetailsInternational Youth Day 2016 is being observed under the theme – “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production”. This year’s Day is about achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It focuses on the leading role of young people in ensuring poverty eradication and achieving sustainable development through sustainable consumption …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) Regional Executive Officer of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three), Mr. Dennis Jaikarran praised the President’s Buses, Boats, Bicycles, Books and Breakfast programme (Five Bs), even as Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms Amna Ally and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, distributed the final 20 bicycles, of the 60, which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 12, 2016) The final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of Antonio and Joshua George, who perished in the July 8 fire at the Hadfield Street Drop-in Centre, was today handed over to Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon at the Ministry of the Presidency by Commissioner, Retired …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) Upper Demerara – Berbice (Region Ten) will be the first to have fully operationalised passport application services as the government moves to decentralise such services to all the Regions across the country. This announcement had first been made on July 15, by Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, delivered uplifting remarks to 45 young women, who graduated from the “Be Your Best You” programme, which was organised by the Guyana Girl Guides Association. The programme, which was started on last Monday and concluded today, saw young women from across Guyana, receiving …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, said that Iwokrama is embedded in Guyana’s territory, its law, its economy and in its political culture. The Head of State made these remarks at the Iwokrama Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development’s 20th anniversary celebration forum at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 10, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally was, today, accompanied by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, as they distributed 20 bicycles to the students of Success Primary School in Leguan, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3). Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 10, 2016) Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, August 9, was briefed by Minister of Public Health Dr George Norton on the matters raised in the Committee of Supply of the National Assembly relating to storage of government medicine and medical supplies. President David Granger has appointed a Cabinet Sub-Committee to …
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