Georgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, presented a school bus and 25 bicycles to the regional education department and school children in Mahdia, Potaro-Siparuni Region. The 15-seater school bus and bicycles had been donated by Professor Suresh Narine, Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger was, this midday, greeted by an exuberant group of confident businesswomen at the closing ceremony of the Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop, which was held at the Community Centre, Mahdia, Sub-Region Two, Potaro-Siparuni (Region Eight). The First Lady congratulated the 28 women, who …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, earlier today, met with several representatives of the newly formed group, ‘Indian Vision for National Harmony’, to discuss their objectives and how the Ministry and organisation can collaborate to achieve the vision of national unity and social cohesion. The members also used …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 1, 2016) President David Granger has once again reiterated his call for National songs to be placed in schools and encouraged in the home and church as he noted that such songs are a symbol of nationhood and are critical to the enhancement of a country’s national consciousness and identity. The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) President David Granger will, tomorrow, travel to Paramaribo, Suriname to meet with that country’s Head of State, President Desi Bouterse. The brief meeting is expected to see discussions on continental, regional and bilateral issues, which are relevant to both countries. The President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Carl …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, received a courtesy call from Sister Judith Schmelz, a representative of the Sisters of Mercy in Guyana, who expressed an interest in a partnership, particularly through collaboration with the Women Across Differences (WAD) group. The meeting was held at the Office of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with Guyana‘s new Ambassador to Brazil, Mr. George Talbot. He replaces Ambassador Merlin Udho. He is scheduled to arrive in Brazil on July 31. Ambassador Talbot in a brief comment said that Guyana shares excellent diplomatic relations with Brazil. He noted that while the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, made a resounding call for more action to be taken to prevent and stem the scourge of domestic violence in the Guyanese society. The First Lady made these comments during her feature address at the 32nd Installation Ceremony of the Inner Wheel Club …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 30, 2016) Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Presidency (MOTP), Mr. Omar Shariff has been sent on leave by Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon. In a letter dated June 30, 2016 to Mr. Shariff, Minister Harmon wrote, “You will recall having informed me that you are now the subject …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (June 29, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that education is the best investment Governments can make in preparation for future development of any nation. The Head of State was at the time addressing residents and students at the Coomacka Community Ground, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) where he commissioned the 10th school …
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