Georgetown, Guyana – (August 20, 2015) The Ministry of Social Cohesion, today, held its third preparatory meeting with members of civil society. Participants at the meeting were given the opportunity to contribute to the crafting of the framework for building social cohesion and addressing equality throughout Guyana.This consultation is part of the preparatory activities in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 20, 2015) – Former Permanent Secretary, and Head of the Public Service and veteran public servant, Hydar Ally has commended the Administration for recognising that service to the people of Guyana is more important than political preference persuasions. Ally made these comments during an appreciation ceremony, hosted by The Public Service …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 19, 2015) Pastor Karmanand Ramesh and other members of the Family of God Cathedral, Number Two Village Canje, were earlier today facilitated on a tour of the Ministry of the Presidency. The group was also privileged to meet and interact with President David Granger.The President used the opportunity to tell the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 19, 2015) New Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Pierre Giroux lauded the Government’s commitment to the hold local government elections by year end and its efforts at ensuring transparency and accountability. “Canada believes that the holding if these elections will promote shared community values, freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 19, 2015) – President David Granger today accredited the country’s first ever resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from Chile to Guyana, Claudio Rachel Rojas at the Ministry of the Presidency, this morning. The new embassy is located at 66 Brummel Place, Stabroek Georgetown. In presenting his Letters of Credence to the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 18, 2015) Over the next four days, Indigenous leaders from around the country, will be deliberating on a new ten point strategic, holistic plan for Hinterland development. Head of State David Granger, earlier today, declared the National Toashaos Council 2015 Meeting opened at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre. During the opening …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 18, 2015) First Lady Sandra Granger was today paid a courtesy call by, Verian Barker, owner and Chief Executive Officer of the We Care Group of Publishers. Baker is also a freelance journalist, blogger, and published author. The meeting was held at the First Lady’s office at State House. Barker was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – ( August 17, 2015) The Government of Guyana, through the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Guianas, which will allow the organisation’s work to continue in Guyana. The Agreement was signed by Minister of Governance with responsibility for …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 17, 2015) President David Granger said that by ensuring there is infrastructure to facilitate cheaper transport services, the competitiveness of Guyana’s productive sector will be vastly improved. The Head of State’s comments came as he was commissioning the GAICO Construction and General Services Incorporated’s Wharf Facility and a Trailing Suction Hopper …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana (August 17, 2015) – The Government is working to incorporate the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) into the E-Governance programme. Minister of State, Joseph Harmon recently visited the unit’s office at the University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus to get a first-hand look at its operations. General Manager, Godfrey Proctor informed the Minister that …
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