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“I sought no assurance from Venezuela, all I asked for was a juridical settlement” – President Granger
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 28, 2015) As Guyana seeks to bring a legal end to the 50 year old Venezuelan territorial threat to Guyana, President Granger met with the United Nations (UN) Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon and President of Venezuela, N [...]
Visa Free travel to Russia for Guyanese
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 27, 2015) Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge and his counterpart of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, today signed an agreement, on behalf of their countries, which will facilitate visa free travel for citiz [...]
President Granger seeks Cuban support even as he prepares to meet with President Maduro
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 27, 2015) President David Granger said that he is convinced that the outcome would be favourable, in terms of the region remaining a zone of peace now that Cuba has been briefed on the territorial threat Guyana faces f [...]
President Granger holds successful bilateral talks with Sweden and Angola
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 27, 2015) Seizing the opportunity at the ongoing United Nations 70th General Assembly, where more than 150 world Leaders are attending, President David Granger yesterday continued a series of bilateral meetings. Early [...]
First Lady underscores importance of education at diaspora women’s forum in Brooklyn
Georgetown, Guyana – (September26, 2015) First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger, earlier this evening, held an interactive session with women from the Guyanese diaspora in Brooklyn. During the meeting, which was held at Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, Mrs. Gran [...]
IDB President briefed on impact of Venezuela’s aggression on local economy
New York, United States – (September 25, 2015) President of the Inter America Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno is now further aware of the details related to the impact of the Venezuela territorial claim on Guyana's economy. President Davi [...]
Government to crackdown on negligent airlines as attempted illegal entry numbers increase
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 25, 2015) The Government of Guyana will now be seeking to clamp down on errant airlines, which are responsible for flying individuals to Guyana, who do not have the required documentation. According to Minister of Citi [...]
President Granger reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development -at UN Summit
Georgetown, Guyana, September 25, 2015 – President David Granger said that unity of effort is essential to confront the difficult but necessary choices, which must be made to realise the goal of sustainable development. He was at the time delivering [...]
Ministry of Citizenship, UNICEF Guyana partner to achieve 100 percent birth registration
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 25, 2015) The Ministry of Citizenship in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will be embarking on a mission to achieve 100 percent birth registration in Guyana. This announcement was made by Mi [...]
eGovernment Unit advancing transmission, data networks and ICT Hubs
Georgetown, Guyana – (September 25, 2015) The eGovernment Project has progressed to an advanced stage, with benefits expected to be reaped by the end of the year. The Ministry of the Presidency spoke with Minister of State, Joseph Harmon and Advisor [...]