Georgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2015) The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DNRE) notes a recent article in the media, which incorrectly indicates that there has been a change in the name of the Georgetown Botanical Gardens. The Department wishes to clarify that the name of the Gardens has not changed. The Georgetown …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2015) The new officers who would be serving on the Guyana Association for Professional Surveyors were today installed by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon. The officers include, President, Eric Monize, Vice President, Ms. Carol James, Treasurer, Tedwyn Roach and Secretary, Mr. Everson Mc Kenzie. At the installation ceremony held at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2015) The Government of Guyana, in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission and the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy, today commenced a two-day workshop on the establishment of a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) for the country. The event is being held at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC). …
Read DetailsPort of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – (November 25, 2015) President David Granger, this morning departed for the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be held in Malta from November 27-29, 2015. With the President set to once again deliver a strong message on the security of small states, particularly in light …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 24, 2015) Fifth form student of Queen’s College, 16 year-old Terron Alleyne, who was on Friday robbed of his laptop computer, School Based Assessments (SBA) and school books, today had his laptop replaced by President David Granger. The President made the presentation, to Alleyne, who was accompanied by his father Terrence …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 24, 2015) President David Granger was today paid a courtesy call by General de Brigada, Ubiratan Poty and Colonel Benedito Romao from the Brazilian Army at the Ministry of the Presidency. The two military officials were accompanied by Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency, Lineu Pupo De Paula. During the meeting, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 24, 2015) The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has expressed congratulations to Troy Resources Limited for recording the pouring of its first gold bar at the Karouni Gold Project, located in Region Seven, Cuyuni- Mazaruni. The first gold bar produced at the location from gravity circuits weighs 4792 grams. Executive …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2015) Over the next five days, professionals with a passion for caring for the elderly will receive training in this field, under the patronage of the Office of the First Lady. Mrs. Sandra Granger, earlier today, declared open a five-day training session for caregivers for the elderly, at the Recreation …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2015) President David Granger, today, met with three members of the Moraikobai Craft Group, who presented him with a hand-woven hammock at the Ministry of the Presidency. The group, which was led by Deputy Toshao, Mary Joseph, also included Shenella Adrian and Lynette Adrian. They also took the opportunity to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2015) President David Granger was today paid a courtesy call by President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Sir Dennis Byron at the Ministry of the Presidency. In a brief comment after the meeting, Sir Byron said that it is a protocol requirement for him, as Head of the …
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