Georgetown, Guyana – (July 16, 2016) As Guyana aims to become a self-sufficient, food secure nation with the capacity to serve the Caribbean region, a number of key initiatives are being implemented. President David Granger has, on several occasions, commented on the vast agricultural potential of Guyana, particularly those regions of the country where it …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2016) More than 400 persons, today, showed up at the McKenzie Sports Club Ground in Linden, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) to attend the ‘Meet the Public’ forum, organised by the Ministry of the Presidency and hosted in collaboration with the Government Ministries and other state agencies. At today’s event, which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2016) The residents of Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10), within the next month, will receive the service of being able to renew their passports, without having to travel Georgetown, as the government aims to decentralise passport related services. Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix made this announcement, today, during the Meet …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 15, 2016) President David Granger, today, reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that a ‘good life’ is provided for all Guyanese, as he ushered in his 71st birth anniversary. The President, who began his day at a special breakfast organised by the People’s National Congress, at Congress Place, Sophia, said that this celebration …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and Minister of Citizenship, today, distributed hampers valued $9M to 851 West Coast Berbice, Mahaica-Berbice Region households, which had been affected by flooding early last month. A team comprised of CDC Chairman Colonel (ret’d) Chabilall Ramsarup, Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, other senior …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) President David Granger, earlier this evening, joined with Sister Mary Noel Menezes, his former History lecturer at the University of Guyana, to celebrate her 86th birth anniversary. She was born on July 14, 1930. Ms. Menezes’ friend and one of her caretakers, Sister Judy, said that she had heard …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a courtesy call from Mr. Fabio Oliva, Peace and Development Advisor for the United Nations in Guyana and Suriname, at the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, Mr. Fabio informed Minister Harmon of his new responsibilities and discussions centered on …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ms. Marita Perceval, today, praised the Government’s stance and more particularly, President David Granger’s emphasis on children’s rights, especially in the area of education. Ms. Perceval, who is in the country for the Hague …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 13, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to the protection and provision of a good life for all Guyanese, especially for children, as he noted that this vulnerable group must be guarded, nurtured and taken care of so that they can enjoy successful lives. The President was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, said that she was “particularly proud” to be presenting the top performers in the Upper Demerara – Upper Berbice Region at the 2016 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) with bicycles and backpacks. The Minister celebrated with the region, which she noted …
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