Georgetown, Guyana – (December 31, 2018) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), today, handed over a quantity of gear to the Regional Democratic Councils (RDC) of Demerara- Mahaica (Region Four) and Mahaica- Berbice (Region Five) as it continues its efforts to boost disaster response management nationwide. Director General (ag) of the CDC, Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 30, 2018) His Excellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, extends heartfelt condolences at the passing of Mr. Francis Vibert DeSouza, former Minister of Amerindian Affairs. Mr. DeSouza, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 73, became Guyana’s first Minister of Amerindian Affairs in 1992.
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 28, 2018) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), this morning, hosted the inaugural meeting of the Regional Disaster Risk Management Committee (RDRMC) in Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) in keeping with its overall plan to establish an emergency operations centre in the region that will be responsible for relief co-ordination and management there. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 27, 2018) HisExcellency David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, extends heartfelt condolences at the passing of Sir Fenton Harcourt Ramsahoye, S.C. Sir Fenton, who passed away earlier today in Barbados at the age of 89, was a distinguished Guyanese attorney who authored the book, ‘TheDevelopment of Land Law …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 26, 2018)Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, earlier today, joined with the members of the African Cultural Development Association (ACDA) at their Thomas Lands headquarters for the commencement of Kwanzaa Karemu Thanksgiving, a week-long African observance beginning on December 26 annually. Kwanzaa is focused on seven main principles: ‘Umoja’ or unity, …
Read DetailsPeace and goodwill to all Fellow Guyanese, Christmas celebrates the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ. Guyanese at home and in the diaspora are observing this sacred event with joy. It is special season on that is filled with the spirit of friendship and fellowship. The promise of peace and goodwill on earth is central to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 23, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon and his daughter, Mrs. Danielle Harmon- Klien, today, feted over 400 children drawn from communities on the West Bank Demerara at their annual Children’s Christmas Party, which was held at the West Demerara Secondary School’s auditorium. The children, who came from the communities …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana-(December 22, 2018)President David Granger, this morning, said the Government of Guyana, following the passing of the no-confidence motion last night in the National Assembly, will abide by the stipulations which have been imposed on it. The Head of State made it clear that his government will embark on discussions with its coalition partners …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 19, 2018) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, called for more health and family life education in schools and greater participation by teen fathers in programmes designed to enhance the lives of their teen partners, at the launch of the Situation Analysis of Adolescent Pregnancy in Guyana. The First Lady also …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 19, 2018) As Guyana and the world prepares to celebrate Christmas, President David Granger, as is customary, and pursuant to Article 188 (1) (a) of the Constitution, has granted pardons to three female prisoners who are all serving sentences at the New Amsterdam Prison. The Presidential Pardons take effect on December …
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