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President meets UK Parliamentarian here to engage local MPs on democracy
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 31, 2016) President David Granger, today, received a courtesy call from Mr. David Lammy, a parliamentarian from the United Kingdom (UK), who is currently in Guyana as part of a delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentar [...]
Minister Ally engages Christian community in dialogue – to find solutions for social cohesion
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 30, 2016) The Ministry of Social Cohesion, this morning, hosted a conversation with members of the local Christian community, in keeping with its pledge to engage society's partners to develop new strategies for national u [...]
President Granger keen on strengthened international cooperation for security – as British Naval Vessel docks in Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 30, 2016) President David Granger, who today toured the British Naval Vessel, the HMS Mersey, which arrived at Port Georgetown on March 29, said this first such visit in 20 years is significant for the country, even as Guy [...]
First Lady to participate in Brahama Kumaris anniversary programme
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 30, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, received a courtesy call from Lieutenant Colonel (ret'd) Brenda Aaron, a representative of the Brahma Kumaris Centre in Guyana, who invited her to participate in the group' [...]
Brian Tiwari’s appointment rescinded
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 29, 2016) The appointment of Mr. Brian Tiwari as Ministerial Advisor on Business Development has been rescinded. [...]
President meets with Guyana’s envoys to the UK, Canada
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 29, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with Mr. Hamley Case and Ms. Clarissa Riehl who have been appointed to head Guyana's diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom (UK) and the Canada respectively. Ms. Riehl who d [...]
President David Granger expresses condolences on passing of former deputy Prime Minister Haslyn Parris, CCH
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 28, 2016) President David Granger has expressed condolences to Ms. Sarah Paris on the sudden death of her father William Haslyn Parris, CCH. Haslyn Parris was born in Buxton Village, East Coast Demerara, on March 2, 1941 a [...]
Easter Monday kite-flying has become a national pastime – President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 28, 2016) President David Granger, this afternoon, took a walk through the National Park in Georgetown to meet with Guyanese who came out in their numbers to fly kites, picnic or just to relax with their families in what h [...]
Use LGEs win as a catalyst for Bartica’s progress – President tells Bartica Regatta patrons
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 27, 2016) President David Granger, today, charged the new Town Council of Bartica, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) to see their victory at the recently concluded Local Government Elections as an opportunity to collaborate w [...]
President Granger attended funeral of the late Mr. Arlington Bancroft
Georgetown, Guyana – (March 27, 2016) His Excellency, President David Granger on Saturday, attended the funeral service of the late Mr. Arlington Mortimer Bancroft, a longstanding Guyanese diplomat. Mr. Bancroft was Guyana's Consul General in Nickeri [...]