Georgetown, Guyana – (September 7, 2015) The Government of Guyana, in conjunction with the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), has signaled its intention to donate a 20 foot container of rice to the Eastern Caribbean Island of Dominica. The donation comes at a time when Dominica is still …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 5, 2015) Head of State, President David Granger joined the children who attended the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana’s (CIOG) 21st annual fun day, earlier today. The annual event is held to bring cheer to orphans and vulnerable children and catered for attendees from all of the counties of Guyana, including …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 4, 2015) The Government of Guyana will develop and support the provision of a river taxi service across the Berbice River. This decision was made following the delay in the implementation of reduced Bridge tolls even though the Government had announced a subsidy in the national 2015 budget that would ensure that …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 4, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon has declared that the Government of Guyana is prepared to defend its decision to relieve the former Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Dr. Raj Singh of his duties, in a Court of law, should the need arise. Minister Harmon made …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 4, 2015) The Government is fully supportive of the recent appointment of Dr. Veersammy Ramayya as Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Six. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon said that the Coalition is confident that the former parliamentarian will prove to be an asset to the regional administration in Region Six …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (September 4, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon today announced Cabinet’s approval for the appointment of certain boards in the publication sector. These include: The Guyana National Newspapers Limited (GNNL), National Communications Network (NCN) and the Guyana Broadcasting Authority (GNBA). Speaking at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing, the Minister said that Mrs. …
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