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Ambassador LaRocque reiterates CARICOM’s full support of Guyana – in wake of latest Guyana/Venezuela border incident

Posted: June 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2016) Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, yesterday, said the Community remains unwavering in its determination to preserve Guyana’s territorial integrity, when he met with President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency. “The community has been resolute in always preserving the territorial integrity of Guyana. …

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President Granger commits to penal reform – on receipt of CoI Report into Camp St. prison unrest

Posted: June 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 1, 2016) President David Granger, today, committed to ensuring that there is penal reform and that Guyana becomes a safe place for all to enjoy a good life, when he received the Report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the Camp Street Prison unrest, which claimed the lives of 17 …

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State Minister calls on GLSC to manage land use for the good of present and future generations

Posted: June 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 2, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, yesterday, expressed confidence in the new board and administration of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission’s (GLSC) capacity to make management and land use consistent with international standards and best practices. He assured staff of the Commission that any reasonable application by their …

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United Kingdom recommits support to Guyana over border controversy

Posted: June 01, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 31, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, met with Mr. James Duddridge, MP, Minister for Africa, the Overseas Territories and the Caribbean of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom, where he recommitted his country’s support for Guyana in the face of ongoing threats to its territory by neighbouring Venezuela, even …

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Book launched on history of GDF

Posted: May 31, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 31, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, attended the launch of a book titled “Foundation of the Guyana Defence Force-A Soldier of Valour Story”, which was authored by Lt. Col. Hartley Liverpool and co-authored by Ms. Khalilah Campbell. The book was launched at the Officers Mess at Base Camp Ayanganna. Lt. …

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President attends Hugh Desmond Hoyte commemorative lecture

Posted: May 31, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 31, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, attended the Seventh Commemorative Lecture on former President, the late Mr. Hugh Desmond Hoyte’s stewardship of Guyana’s social and economic development during the period 1988-1992. Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Volda Lawrence conducted the lecture at the Pegasus Hotel. In her presentation, Minister Lawrence …

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Government is committed to excising corruption, boosting transparency – President Granger

Posted: May 29, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 29, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, said that while graft is prevalent in several sectors of society, the Government together with the public must commit to excising it and to ensuring that transparency and accountability are the hallmarks of service. The President made these comments in his address at the …

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President Granger attends the launching of “Guyana in the World” by Sir Shridath Ramphal

Posted: May 29, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 29, 2016) President David Granger, on Friday evening, attended the launch of “Guyana in the World – The First of the First Fifty Years and The Predatory Challenge” by renowned Guyanese-born international diplomat Sir Shridath Ramphal, at the Georgetown Club. The book, which was published by Hansib Publications, is the brainchild …

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President, First Lady attend Mexican Mariachi Concert

Posted: May 29, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 29, 2016) President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, on Friday evening, attended the Mexican Mariachi Concert, which was held at the National Cultural Centre and headlined by the Mariachi Internacional Agave band. The six-member group is a leading Mexican music band and is based in Guadalajara, Mexico. The …

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President receives hand-made wooden Coat of Arms

Posted: May 29, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 29, 2016) President David Granger, last Friday, received a large, hand-made replica of the Coat of Arms of Guyana from overseas-based Guyanese Mr. Jonathan Locke and Mrs. Brenda Locke, during a courtesy call at the Ministry of the Presidency. The elaborate craftwork is made from veneer; wood which has undergone a …

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