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Address by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana 2019.09.16

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Credible elections at the earliest time possible Guyanese, The Elections Commission has exclusive and explicit responsibility for the conduct of general and regional elections in accordance with the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (at Article 62). The Constitution (at Article 162 (1) I) states, further, that: “…The Elections Commission shall have such functions …

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President Granger iterates support for GECOM at meeting with Carter Center

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2019): President David Granger, this afternoon, received a courtesy call from representatives of the Carter Center at State House. President Granger, during the meeting, assured the representatives that he will act decisively on receiving advice from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as to its readiness to conduct General and Regional …

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ExxonMobil makes 1st Tripletail-1 well discovery offshore Guyana

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2019) Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today, announced that ExxonMobil made an oil discovery on the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana at the Tripletail-1 well in the Turbot area. This well was being drilled by the Tom Madden drillship. This discovery adds to the previously announced estimated recoverable resource …

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Tullow discovers oil in Joe-1 well

Posted: September 16, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2019): Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today, announced that UK-based Tullow Oil plc’s (Tullow) Joe-1 exploration well has successfully opened a new Upper Tertiary oil play in the Guyana basin. This is second discovery of oil in two different wells operated by Tullow, in less than six weeks. …

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First Lady says National Library is a ‘Cathedral of Learning’ – urged administration to consider lending eBooks

Posted: September 14, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 13, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, said that the National Library is a “Cathedral of Learning” which still remains relevant today. The First Lady was at the time speaking at the Library’s Staff Appreciation Ceremony, held in commemoration of its 110th Anniversary. In her address, the First Lady …

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President Granger presents $1M cheque to New Amsterdam Secondary for STEM – says education is vital to transforming Guyana

Posted: September 14, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 13, 2019): President David Granger, this morning, presented a cheque valued $1 million as part of the National Endowment for Science and Technology’s (NEST) contribution, to the New Amsterdam Secondary (Multilateral) School to boost the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In presenting the cheque to Head Teacher, Ms. …

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UK Deputy High Commissioner calls on Minister of State

Posted: September 12, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 11, 2019) Minister of State, Mrs. Dawn Hastings-Williams, this afternoon, received a courtesy call from United Kingdom Deputy High Commissioner to Guyana, Mr. Ray Davidson to discuss matters of mutual interest, including climate change and conservation. The meeting was held at the Minister’s office at the Ministry of the Presidency. In …

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Minister Felix rebuffs false MTV News Update story on African Nationals -demands an apology

Posted: September 12, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 11, 2019) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, this afternoon, said the newscast aired by MTV News Update on August 31, 2019, claiming that African nationals were promised citizenship in exchange for votes is “completely false and libellous”. The Minister, at a press conference held today to address the issue, said …

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DG Harmon urges Gaming Authority to promote responsible gambling

Posted: September 11, 2019
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 11, 2019) Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this morning, urged the Gaming Authority to put the necessary measures in place to encourage lawful and responsible gambling. Mr. Harmon made these statements in his keynote address at the opening of the Gaming Authority’s second stakeholder forum …

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Address of His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, at the Accreditation Ceremony of His Excellency Seán Hoy, Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland 2019.09.11

Posted: September 11, 2019
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Republic of Ireland I am pleased to accept the Letters of Credence accrediting you as Ambassador of Ireland to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana. I congratulate you on your appointment and welcome you to Guyana. I ask that you convey to His Excellency, President Michael Higgins my best wishes for his personal wellbeing and for …

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