Georgetown, Guyana – (October 1, 2018) The drilling of eight wells, in eight villages in the South Rupununi, Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) by the Brazilian Army under its 6th Battalion Engineering Corps, has the potential to bring unprecedented relief to the residents of the Region, Minister of State Joseph Harmon said today. Minister …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 30, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this evening, sounded a call for the Church and other faith-based organisations to partner with the Government to address social ills, noting that the two entities share common goals and a vision of a good life for its peoples. The Minister of State …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 27, 2018) The 200th anniversary of St. Andrew’s Kirk is an occasion for national, not parochial celebration, President David Granger said this evening, as he celebrated the milestone with members of the Church. The Head of State said the Church is a social microscope from which the nation has much to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 26, 2018) Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Amna Ally, today, called on citizens to partner with government to eliminate all forms of violence against children. The Minister made the call during a Child Protection Week rally held at the Stabroek Square, Georgetown. “Today we call on all Guyanese to partner with …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 26, 2018) President David Granger, today, urged residents of the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region (Region Nine) to build resilience to withstand economic pressures. The Head of State was at the time delivering the feature address at the opening of this year’s Rupununi Regional Heritage celebrations, being held at the St. Ignatius …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 26, 2018) As Guyana observes Child Protection Week, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today, handed over a study on sexual, physical and emotional violence against children to Ministry of Social Protection. The document states that poverty, poor parenting, cultural norms, stress, alcohol and drug abuse are among the primary contributors …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 26, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, led a team to the South Rupununi, Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo (Region Nine) to conduct a reconnaissance of the roads and other facilities, as the region gets ready to welcome members of the Brazilian Army, who will begin the drilling of eight …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 24, 2018) The National Multi-Sectoral Coordinating Committee continues to work to find ways and means to lend greater support to Venezuelan migrants in Guyana. The Immigration Department has informed that from April to September 20, 2018, a total of 2,220 Venezuelans arrived into the country and have been documented through the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana- (September 24, 2018) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, announced that Cabinet at its Tuesday, September 18, 2018 meeting, consented to the appointment of several High Commissioners and Ambassadors to Guyana. The Minister made this announcement at his Post Cabinet Press Briefing, which was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. Minister …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 20, 2018) The Government of Guyana will continue to invest in its senior citizens to ensure that they are comfortable in their golden years, Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Amna Ally said. She made these remarks today at the Palms Geriatric Home, where she commissioned three new elevators and a rehabilitated …
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