Georgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) President David Granger, today, met with members of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) to discuss issues regarding the multi-year agreement that the Union has had with the Government since 2011. The meeting was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. In a brief comment after the meeting, President of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, has uncovered a series of corrupt practices, which had existed in the areas of birth registration and immigration under the former administration. In an invited comment today, Minister Felix, justified the need for a Ministry of Citizenship, noting that the issues, which have to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) President David Granger was, earlier today, paid a courtesy call by New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Her Excellency Jan Henderson. Following the meeting, which was held at the Ministry of the Presidency, Ms. Henderson, in an invited comment, said the discussions were centered on ways in which the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 19, 2015) The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has taken note of the maelstrom that arose from reports that Government has granted the Baishanlin International Forest Development Incorporated a two year extension to fulfill its obligations, and also, to permission to continue the export of logs as normal.Both reports are …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 18, 2015) Celebrations for the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) 50th anniversary continued today with His Excellency, President David Granger taking the Presidential salute at the Consecration and Trooping of the Colours ceremony. The event was hosted at the army’s Playfield at Base Camp Ayanganna and saw several members of the diplomatic …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 18, 2015) President David Granger said that the interventions that the Government has initiated to address the crime situation is already showing some positive results. “I am seeing a lot more criminals being arrested very soon after the commission of the crimes… I am seeing faster response from the CID,” the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 18, 2015) President David Granger, today, signed the Book of Condolence that was opened at the French Consulate in Peter Rose Street, Georgetown in memory of the 129 persons, who lost their lives after terrorists from the so-called Islamic State group executed a series of attacks in Paris on November 13. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2015) The eGovernment Unit has begun rolling out Wi- Fi networks in schools, while Hinterland and remote areas are expected to benefit from internet access by the end of the first quarter of 2016. eGovernment Advisor, Floyd Levi, in an invited comment said that at present, the eGovernment Unit is …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 17, 2015) Minister of Governance, with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment, Raphael Trotman commends the successful effort led by the North Rupununi communities and the Iwokrama International Centre to rescue a group of endangered Arapaimas, during this last week. The rescue clearly underscores the strength of multi-stakeholder collaboration in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 16, 2015) As five new Surveyors were recognised for passing the the 2015 Sworn Land and Survey Examination in a simple graduation ceremony, earlier today, they were reminded of the importance of integrity and service with humility as they venture into their new careers. This call to the five, who took …
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