Georgetown, Guyana – (November 21, 2015) Following an order by Minister of Governance, with responsibility for natural resources and the environment, Raphael Trotman, for a water dredge operation to cease work in the Isseneru area, pending investigations and a fact finding mission, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) was notified that an injunction was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 21, 2015) “We accept the view that increasing the reach of our commercial banks is best achieved under a banking system that is built on four pillars, stability, security, integrity and flexibility.” These were the sentiments expressed by President David Granger as he addressed a gathering at the opening of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 21, 2015) President David Granger was today inducted as Patron of the Scout Association of Guyana at a ceremony held at the Association’s Headquarters at Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. As the new Patron, the President announced an increase to the annual subvention given to the Association from a mere $120,000 to $1.2M …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 20, 2015) The Guyana Veterans Legion, today, received another sizable donation, on the celebration of Veterans Day, as Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Mark Phillips handed over a cheque for $1M to the association. This was done on the occasion of the Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 20, 2015) President David Granger this evening said that everyday Guyana is restoring the symbols of nationhood, its monuments and its self-respect. Speaking to the large crowd that braved the wet weather to gather at Rahaman’s Park, Houston for the annual tree lighting ceremony, the President said that this year, Guyanese …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 20, 2015) The Government of Guyana has expressed condolences on the passing of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security, Angela Johnson. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon at this week’s post Cabinet press briefing at the Ministry of the Presidency, said that Johnson was a dedicated public servant. “Cabinet was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 20, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon reiterated the Coalition Government’s stance on national unity. “National unity for us is not an option, it is a prerequisite for us to move this country forward and so we do not play around with words. We are serious about our engagement with the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) President David Granger, today, attended Tutorial High School’s Annual Graduation and Prize-Giving Ceremony, where he challenged the school and its alumni to establish a Tutorial Education Scholarship Trust to assist poor families to send their children to the school. He said this is the model and tradition that the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, this afternoon, met with senior members and representatives of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), where several matters, including proposed wage increases for public servants, boosting the morale of public servants and a stronger relationship with the Government were discussed. The meeting, which was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) President David Granger, today, met with members of President’s College Alumni Incorporated and members of a new local chapter, who reaffirmed their support to working with the Administration to push the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, (STEM) initiative. In a brief comment after the meeting at the Ministry of …
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