Georgetown, Guyana – (April 28, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, announced the launching of a programme under the theme “Culture Up! One Guyana” in secondary schools in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three), aimed at celebrating cultural differences, within its overall programme of fostering national unity. The programme will debut on Friday, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 28, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with the Chairman and Commissioners of the Board of the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), who updated him on their workplan as it relates to protecting Guyana’s natural patrimony. The team was led by Dr. David Singh and included Mr. Clayton Hall, Mr. Gerhard Ramsaroop, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 28, 2016) Mr. Remi Rijs, an International Consultant attached to the Global Environment Facility (GEF), today, paid a courtesy call on Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon at his Ministry of the Presidency office. Minister Harmon is the political focal point (PFP) to the GEF. That facility has responsibility for the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 28, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a courtesy call from a visiting Norwegian delegation here to meet with their counterpart agencies to discuss Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) projects, at his office at the Ministry of the Presidency. Guyana’s Office of Climate Change and the Project Management …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 27, 2016) The Ministry of Citizenship has begun putting systems in place, which will ensure the decentralisation of immigration and citizenship services from Georgetown and the availability of these services in the various administrative regions. This, even as the Ministry has embarked on a partnership agreement with the United Nations Children’s …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 27, 2016) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix has said that the fees for the application and processing of passports have not been increased, refuting claims that costs have moved from $4000 to $15,000. In an invited comment, Minister Felix said that no decision has been taken either by the Government …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 27, 2016) The Ministry of Social Cohesion, today, hosted a conversation with members of the Hindu community in keeping with its pledge to explore avenues with religious and other groups to foster national unity. Representatives from the Viraat Sabha, Shri Satya Sai Baba, the Pandits’ Council, the Gandhi Youth Organisation, the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 27, 2016) Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and Head of the Project Management Office, Mr. Marlon Bristol and Head of the Office of Climate, Mrs. Janelle Christian are currently in Songdo, South Korea representing Guyana at the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) “Accelerating Access” conference and workshop. The one-week forum concludes on Friday. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 27, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, underscored the value of the roles and responsibilities of administrative support staff, particularly in the public service. He was at the time delivering remarks at the opening of the 20th annual Administrative Professionals Workshop, which was held at the Impeccable Banquet Hall …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 27, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, charged the group of administrative professionals participating in the Guyana Association of Administrative Professionals (GAAP) seminar, held at Regency Suites, Georgetown, to develop and hone their interpersonal skills so that the profession becomes one, which is not only highly recognised but also respected. …
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