Month: <span>November 2015</span>
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Cabinet gives ‘nod of approval’ to multimillion dollar contracts to enhance infrastructure

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 06, 2015) Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman, yesterday announced that Cabinet has given its ‘no objections’ to a number of contracts in the area of infrastructural development. The Government is pursuing a new policy, which will see a more structured approach to public infrastructure development. This year, a total of $13B …

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Guyana’s “Second Independence” requires strong focus on science and technology – President Granger at President’s College graduation

  • Posted: November 06, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 05, 2015) “If you want to preserve your independence, you have to be eternally vigilant. Similarly, if you want to protect your careers, your reputation, your future you have to be continuously educated and re-educated.” This was the charge given by President David Granger to the 2015 graduating class of President’s …

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China ready to work with Guyana on renewable energy and infrastructure development

  • Posted: November 05, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 05, 2015) China’s Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency, Mr. Zhang Limin says his government will be working closely with Guyana in the areas of renewable energy generation and infrastructural development. Earlier today, the Ambassador was part of a meeting with President David Granger, Minister of State Joseph Harmon, Minister of Foreign …

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Time to bring order and sanity to the use of our roads – President Granger at launch of Road Safety Month

  • Posted: November 04, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 4, 2015) President David Granger today outlined a plan of action aimed at reducing road fatalities in Guyana. Additionally, Guyana is committed to contributing to the achievement of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal number three, which has as one of its targets halving the number of global deaths and …

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National unity critical to development of Guyana – Minister Ally in Region 1

  • Posted: November 03, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2015) Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally, on Sunday, took the message of national unity and togetherness to Mabaruma and Port Kaituma, Region One (Barima/Waini) and called on residents to cast aside political partisanship for the good of Guyana. “Regardless of our political persuasions, we must unite and work as …

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President Declares November 1 ‘Defence Force Day’

  • Posted: November 01, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana (November 1, 2015) – President and Commander-in-Chief- of the Armed Forces, Brigadier David Granger today declared that November 1, this year and every year hereafter, will be observed throughout the nation as ‘Defence Force Day”. The President was at the time delivering message at a church service held in commemoration of the Guyana …

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First Lady calls for early screening in the fight against breast cancer

  • Posted: November 01, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 31, 2015) Breast cancer survivors, their families and supporters were lauded for their strength, fortitude and dedication by First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, as they turned out for the annual ‘Uniting against breast cancer awareness’ walk. The event was organised by the Breast Cancer Awareness Committee, under the theme “Uniting …

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