Georgetown, Guyana – (May 6, 2019) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, said that parents must demonstrate the values and virtues that they wish to see their children emulate, which can contribute to the development of a more genial and cohesive society. The First Lady was at the time delivering remarks to open the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (May 5, 2019) President David Granger, this morning, said Guyana’s national tapestry is stronger because of the preservation of its “precious multicultural heritage” achieved through togetherness and respect. The President was at the time addressing residents of East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) during the unveiling ceremony for the Indian Arrival Monument, located at Palmyra, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 3, 2019) The Ministry of the Presidency’s Department of Energy, today, concluded a two-day capacity building workshop which focused on Field Development Planning for the oil and gas sector. The training was conducted by the Bayphase consultancy company and designed for employees of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) – …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (May 3, 2019) President David Granger, this afternoon, reminded that the designation of ‘Arrival Days’ was not done to segregate or separate cultures, but to ensure that all Guyanese have a better awareness and appreciation for the unique cultures that make us Guyanese. “I proclaimed 3rd May ‘Portuguese Arrival Day’ by public ‘notice’ …
Read DetailsThe Portuguese presence Portuguese indentured immigration began on 3rd May 1835 when the first forty migrants arrived in British Guiana aboard the ship “Louisa Baille” after a 78-day voyage via London, England. Four decades of migration – from 1841 to 1882 – brought 30, 645 more migrants not only from Madeira but also from the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 3, 2019) Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, this afternoon, announced that the Liza Phase 2 Field Development Plan (FDP) was approved by the Minister responsible for Petroleum on Monday, April 29, 2019. The approval, which is for the second phase of development on the Liza field, saw the Department …
Read DetailsKey Developments1. Approval of Liza Phase 2 Development Plan The Liza Phase 2 Field Development Plan (FDP) was approved by the Minister Responsible for Petroleum on Monday 29 April 2019. The approval is for the second phase of development on the Liza field. The DE and GGMC Petroleum Division, together with its external consultant Bayphase, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 2, 2019) “There is dignity in agriculture,” Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, told approximately 100 residents gathered in the compound of the Moblissa Primary School on Tuesday to benefit from a ‘Bringing the Government to the People’ exercise. The Minister encouraged the group to continue to cultivate the land and …
Read DetailsOath of Office The Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana [at Article 103.2] empowers the President to appoint ministers “…from among persons who are elected members of the National Assembly…or are qualified to be elected as such members.” The Constitution [at Article 114] mandates, also, that every Minister shall subscribe to an oath of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 1, 2019) Newly appointed Minister of State, Mrs. Dawn Hastings-Williams, last evening, handed over 40 Agreements of Sale to residents of Coomacka, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region Ten), delivering on a promise made to them by former Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon in February. The Agreement of Sale, once signed by the …
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