Georgetown, Guyana – (November 27, 2015) The Government of Guyana, through Minister of State Joseph Harmon, has committed to continue the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Programme Evaluation, which was started under the previous administration. Harmon made this pledge to Stuart Black, consultant to UNDP on the Programme, during a meeting at the Ministry …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 27, 2015) – Minister of State Joseph Harmon yesterday delivered the charge to the 2015 graduating class of the West Demerara Secondary School where he emphasized the importance of information and communication technology in today’s world. He said that if Guyana and its citizenry are to move into the future, attention …
Read DetailsMellieħa, Malta – (November 26, 2015) President David Granger, today, arrived at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2015) in Malta. The President joined Guyana’s Foreign Minister, Carl Greenidge, who participated in the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting and the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) in the preceding two days of the conference. The Head …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2015) Newly elected President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Wayne Forde, and Vice-President Bruce Lovell ,earlier today paid a courtesy call on Minister of State Joseph Harmon, the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, the Minister pledged the government’s commitment to supporting the work of the Federation. Forde, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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, …
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