Day: <span>March 23, 2016</span>

President distributes kites on East Coast Demerara and Georgetown

  • Posted: March 23, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger and Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, distributed kites to children in Georgetown and along the East Coast Demerara in preparation for the upcoming Easter celebration. The distribution started at the Buxton Gas Station tarmac, where the Head of State spoke about the significance …

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Tree planting exercise an ‘important step’ for Guyana’s green future – says President at PYARG activity

  • Posted: March 23, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger, today, commended the President’s Youth Award – Republic of Guyana (PYARG) Programme for engaging youths in a Tree Planting exercise, noting that it is an important step toward the green future that Guyana is pursuing. The exercise was held on the Merriman’s Mall, Georgetown. In brief …

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President participates in Chowtal singing at State House

  • Posted: March 23, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) As Guyanese prepare to celebrate the festival of Holi or Phagwah tomorrow, President David Granger, this evening, joined members of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangha for a Chowtal session on the lawns of State House. Chowtal is a genre of folk music originated from the Bhojpuri Region, Northern India and …

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First Lady meets contestants vying for 2016 Bartica Regatta crown

  • Posted: March 23, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, encouraged the delegates vying for the Miss Bartica Regatta 2016 crown to be true ambassadors of their community, when she met with them at her State House office. Eleven from a total of fourteen delegates, accompanied by Pageant Co-ordinator, Ms. Angelica Fredericks; Assistant …

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First Lady participates in PYARG Service Activity presentation

  • Posted: March 23, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 22, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, participated in the Service Activity presentation of the President’s Youth Award – Republic of Guyana (PYARG) Programme, held at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). Mrs. Granger presented the certificates to the 20 participants, who travelled all the way from the Essequibo Coast …

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