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Citizenship Ministry necessary to revamp broken system – Minister Felix
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, has uncovered a series of corrupt practices, which had existed in the areas of birth registration and immigration under the former administration. In an invited comment [...]
Guyana and New Zealand share common sustainability approach – High Commissioner to Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 19, 2015) President David Granger was, earlier today, paid a courtesy call by New Zealand's High Commissioner to Guyana, Her Excellency Jan Henderson. Following the meeting, which was held at the Ministry of the Preside [...]
No Decision Made By Department of Natural Resources & Environment On Baishanlin
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 19, 2015) The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has taken note of the maelstrom that arose from reports that Government has granted the Baishanlin International Forest Development Incorporated a two year e [...]
President Granger takes Presidential Salute at Consecration and Trooping of the Colours Ceremony
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 18, 2015) Celebrations for the Guyana Defence Force's (GDF) 50th anniversary continued today with His Excellency, President David Granger taking the Presidential salute at the Consecration and Trooping of the Colours ce [...]
President Granger notes some improvement in crime fighting efforts – more significant changes expected in medium term
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 18, 2015) President David Granger said that the interventions that the Government has initiated to address the crime situation is already showing some positive results. "I am seeing a lot more criminals being arrested v [...]
President signs Book of Condolence for Paris attack victims
Georgetown, Guyana - (November 18, 2015) President David Granger, today, signed the Book of Condolence that was opened at the French Consulate in Peter Rose Street, Georgetown in memory of the 129 persons, who lost their lives after terrorists from t [...]
eGovernment Unit begins roll out of Wi-Fi in schools – Hinterland areas to also benefit
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2015) The eGovernment Unit has begun rolling out Wi- Fi networks in schools, while Hinterland and remote areas are expected to benefit from internet access by the end of the first quarter of 2016. eGovernment Adviso [...]
Government commends community effort to save group of Arapaimas
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2015) Minister of Governance, with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, Raphael Trotman commends the successful effort led by the North Rupununi communities and the Iwokrama International Centre [...]
Newly sworn in land surveyors urged to maintain high level of professionalism
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 16, 2015) As five new Surveyors were recognised for passing the the 2015 Sworn Land and Survey Examination in a simple graduation ceremony, earlier today, they were reminded of the importance of integrity and service wi [...]
President announces Village Education Scholarship Trust as Ann’s Grove celebrates Elisa Hamilton
Georgetown, Guyana – (November 15, 2015) There is an old saying "it takes a village to raise a child". Earlier today, the residents of Ann's Grove and neighbouring communities packed into the Ann's Grove Secondary School to celebrate their pride and [...]