Month: <span>November 2015</span>
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First Couple attends Radio’s Needy Children’s Fund dinner

  • Posted: November 08, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 7, 2015) President of Guyana, His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, and First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger were the guests of honour, earlier this evening, at the Radio’s Needy Children’s Fund (RNCF) annual dinner at the Pegasus Hotel. Showing their support and recognising the work done by the organisation, the First Couple …

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Self-Reliance Workshop participants graduate

  • Posted: November 07, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 6, 2015) Twenty-eight women and five men, who successfully completed the “Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop”, today, received certificates at a graduation ceremony, hosted by President David Granger and First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger at their official place of residence, State House. The workshop, which is aimed at building business …

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Guyana, US to work closely to fight crime, improve security – NANA to strengthen anti-narcotic trafficking efforts

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 06, 2015) Minister of State Joseph Harmon has promised improved efforts to combat the drug trade with the formation of the National Anti- Narcotic Agency (NANA). This is even as the Government of the United States of America, through its Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, has committed to working closely with …

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President bowls first ball at Inter-Services T20 cricket tournament

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 6, 2015) President David Granger, today, bowled the first ball at the commencement of the Commander-in-Chief Inter-Services Officers T20 Cricket Finals at the Guyana Police Force Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary. The match between the ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is part of …

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President meets with British High Commissioner

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 6, 2015) President of Guyana, His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, earlier today, chaired a meeting with British High Commissioner to Guyana, His Excellency, Greg Quinn and Minister of State, Joseph Harmon. High Commissioner Quinn said the meeting was productive and discussions were held with regard to support for the security sector …

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GGMC pleased with Troy Resources’ Operations

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 06, 2015) A team from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), yesterday visited the Troy Resources Karouni Gold Project in Region Seven, to ensure that the tenets of the Mineral Agreement, which was signed in 2014 are being upheld. The team, which was headed by Chairman of the GGMC Board …

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Bill to implement tobacco control policies to be laid in Parliament

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 06, 2015) Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman, yesterday, disclosed that Cabinet has approved the Tobacco Control Bill 2015 for consideration by the National Assembly. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing, he explained that while the Bill is still at the Cabinet’s sub-committee, which is tasked with the vetting of all Bills …

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Draft – CODE OF CONDUCT – For all Ministers of Government, Members of the National Assembly and Public Office Holders

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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DraftCODE OF CONDUCTFor all Ministers of Government, Members of the National Assembly and Public Office Holders General Principles The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to assist Ministers and Members of Parliament and Public office holders in the discharge of their obligations to their constituents and the public at large. It provides guidance on …

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Witness Protection Bill slated for Parliament

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana, (November 06, 2015) – Cabinet has approved for submission to the National Assembly, a draft of the Witness Protection Bill. This announcement was made yesterday by Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman, during a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Ministry of the Presidency. The Bill, according to the Minister, seeks to establish a programme …

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