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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsDraftCODE 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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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