Year: <span>2015</span>

IDB President briefed on impact of Venezuela’s aggression on local economy

  • Posted: September 25, 2015
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New York, United States – (September 25, 2015) President of the Inter America Development Bank (IDB), Luis Alberto Moreno is now further aware of the details related to the impact of the Venezuela territorial claim on Guyana’s economy. President David Granger, during a meeting with Moreno, at the Guyana Permanent Mission to the UN office …

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Government to crackdown on negligent airlines as attempted illegal entry numbers increase

  • Posted: September 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 25, 2015) The Government of Guyana will now be seeking to clamp down on errant airlines, which are responsible for flying individuals to Guyana, who do not have the required documentation. According to Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, his Ministry will be collaborating with the Minister of Tourism, Catherine Hughes, to …

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President Granger reaffirms Guyana’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development -at UN Summit

  • Posted: September 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana, September 25, 2015 – President David Granger said that unity of effort is essential to confront the difficult but necessary choices, which must be made to realise the goal of sustainable development. He was at the time delivering his address to world leaders at the United Nations (UN) Summit on Sustainable Development in …

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Ministry of Citizenship, UNICEF Guyana partner to achieve 100 percent birth registration

  • Posted: September 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 25, 2015) The Ministry of Citizenship in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be embarking on a mission to achieve 100 percent birth registration in Guyana. This announcement was made by Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix and UNICEF’s Resident Representative, Marianne Flach, today, at a press conference at …

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eGovernment Unit advancing transmission, data networks and ICT Hubs

  • Posted: September 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 25, 2015) The eGovernment Project has progressed to an advanced stage, with benefits expected to be reaped by the end of the year. The Ministry of the Presidency spoke with Minister of State, Joseph Harmon and Advisor on eGovernment, Floyd Levi on the status of implantation. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, …

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CONSULTANCY SERVICES

  • Posted: September 25, 2015
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  MINISTRY OF THE PRESIDENCYDEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTERESTCONSULTANCY SERVICES01/2015GRO: COMPUTERIZATION OF THE GENERAL REGISTER OFFICE RECORDS The Ministry of Presidency (Department of Citizenship and Immigration Services) is seeking reputable consultants/Firms for the below Project:“01/2015GRO: COMPUTERIZATION OF THE GENERAL REGISTER OFFICE RECORDS” The objective of this Project is to …

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Muslim community observes Eid-ul-Adha

  • Posted: September 25, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 24, 2015) Qurbāni or Udhiyyah, as referred to in Islamic Law, was today, observed by the Muslim community, with the traditional prayers and followed by the sacrifice of animals. The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG), the hub for this activity in Georgetown, was buzzing this morning as Muslim brothers and …

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Rave reviews for river taxis -initiative to be extended beyond trial period

  • Posted: September 23, 2015
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Georgetown, Guyana, September 23, 2015 – Government is looking to extend the River Taxi initiative beyond the planned one-month trial period. This comes in light of the overwhelmingly positive response from citizens. Speaking at his weekly post-Cabinet press briefing at the Ministry of the Presidency, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon said persons on the East …

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