Georgetown, Guyana – (March 27, 2016) President David Granger, today, charged the new Town Council of Bartica, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) to see their victory at the recently concluded Local Government Elections as an opportunity to collaborate with residents to enhance livelihoods. The President, who was at the time addressing patrons at the Golden Beach, Bartica …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 27, 2016) His Excellency, President David Granger on Saturday, attended the funeral service of the late Mr. Arlington Mortimer Bancroft, a longstanding Guyanese diplomat. Mr. Bancroft was Guyana’s Consul General in Nickerie, Suriname. President Granger offers his condolences to Mrs. Bancroft and her son as he joined the family yesterday to …
Read DetailsSome ideas on green tourism By Corretta Sam THE United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) defines ‘green tourism’ as tourism activities that can be maintained, or sustained, indefinitely in their social, economic, cultural and environmental contexts. In Guyana, because of our tropical climate, green tourism, if properly promoted, would be of maximum benefit to our country’s …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 24, 2016) President David Granger told the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) that the recently concluded Local Government Elections have unshackled the business and economic potential of towns across the Ten Administrative Regions and the Government, as well as the private sector, must ensure that efforts of development are …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 24, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with the children and relatives of the late Winslow Carrington, who served as a Minister of Government in the 1950s. His children started the Winslow Carrington Foundation with the aim of assisting youths to become more employable, while at the same time preserving their …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 23, 2016) President David Granger, today, called on the nation to practise the camaraderie and unity displayed during the Phagwah festival every day, when he participated in the annual celebrations hosted by the Indian High commission in Guyana, on the lawns of the Indian Cultural Centre, Bel Air, Georgetown. He was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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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