Year: <span>2015</span>

GGMC congratulates Troy Resources on first gold pour

  • Posted: November 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 24, 2015) The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has expressed congratulations to Troy Resources Limited for recording the pouring of its first gold bar at the Karouni Gold Project, located in Region Seven, Cuyuni- Mazaruni. The first gold bar produced at the location from gravity circuits weighs 4792 grams. Executive …

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First Lady opens five-day Care of the Elderly training programme

  • Posted: November 24, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2015) Over the next five days, professionals with a passion for caring for the elderly will receive training in this field, under the patronage of the Office of the First Lady. Mrs. Sandra Granger, earlier today, declared open a five-day training session for caregivers for the elderly, at the Recreation …

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Moraikobai Craft Group presents President with hammock

  • Posted: November 23, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2015) President David Granger, today, met with three members of the Moraikobai Craft Group, who presented him with a hand-woven hammock at the Ministry of the Presidency. The group, which was led by Deputy Toshao, Mary Joseph, also included Shenella Adrian and Lynette Adrian. They also took the opportunity to …

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CCJ President calls on President Granger

  • Posted: November 23, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 23, 2015) President David Granger was today paid a courtesy call by President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Sir Dennis Byron at the Ministry of the Presidency. In a brief comment after the meeting, Sir Byron said that it is a protocol requirement for him, as Head of the …

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Water dredge miner restrained from operating in Isseneru

  • Posted: November 22, 2015
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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 …

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Stability, integrity, flexibility and security necessary for greater financial inclusion – President Granger at opening of new Demerara Bank Branch

  • Posted: November 22, 2015
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Georgetown, 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 …

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President Granger inducted as new Patron of Scout Association of Guyana – Association to get increase in subvention from next year

  • Posted: November 21, 2015
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Georgetown, 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 …

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Veterans receive $1M Guyana Dollars from GDF at Wreath Laying Ceremony

  • Posted: November 21, 2015
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Georgetown, 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, …

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We are celebrating Christmas in a clean environment this year – President Granger at Rahaman’s Park Christmas tree light up

  • Posted: November 21, 2015
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Georgetown, 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 …

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Government expresses condolences on passing of Angela Johnson

  • Posted: November 21, 2015
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Georgetown, 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 …

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