April 2016 – Page 11 – Office of the President

First Lady joins Step by Step Foundation, Republic Bank for ‘Light it up blue’ autism walk – calls for more support for affected children and families

Posted: April 03, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (April 2, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, encouraged donors and other enthusiasts participating in the Step by Step Foundation/Republic Bank ‘Light it up blue’ Autism Awareness Walk to continue to support the Foundation’s efforts to nurture and educate children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The First Lady made this …

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President Granger congratulates West Indies Male and Female Cricket Teams

Posted: April 03, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (April 03, 2016) On behalf of the people of Guyana, the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Brigadier David Granger extends congratulations to the West Indies male and female teams on their emphatic victories today in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) World Twenty20 and Women’s World Twenty20 championships. The President said …

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Towards a Good Life in a Green Economy Veja Du – finding new insights in old experiences

Posted: April 03, 2016
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By Kojo Mc Pherson Prologue Art, for one, is a tool. It is a tool for articulating identity. Art is a tool for planting the seeds of aspirations. Art is a tool that can steer communities – from neighborhoods to nation states – towards an expanded sense of current reality and what is possible just …

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President Granger congratulates new Mayors and Deputy Mayors

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Georgetown, Guyana – (April 02, 2016) President David Granger has congratulated the mayors and deputy mayors, who were elected by their Town Councils as a result of the Local Government Elections, held on March 18, 2016. The new mayors and deputies are Anna Regiona; Rabindranath Mohan and Darshan Persaud, Bartica; Gifford Marshall and Nageshwarie ‘Kamal’ …

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Availability of micro financing can pilot growth and development of economy – President Granger at IPED 30th anniversary celebrations

Posted: April 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (April 02, 2016) The availability of micro financing institutions in any economy can play a significant role in the growth and development of the country. It is on this note that the Institute of Private Enterprises Development (IPED), came in for high praises, last evening, from President David Granger, when it hosted …

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President hails Science fair as an important step towards innovative education – Bygeval Secondary emerges national winner of 2016 Sagicor Challenge

Posted: April 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (April 1, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that Guyana needs an ‘education of innovation’ to meet its limitless needs and as such, its youths must be provided with opportunities to develop practical solutions to ensure that those needs are adequately met. The Head of State was at the time delivering an …

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Minister Harmon led official delegation to China

Posted: April 01, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (April 1, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon and In-House Legal Counsel at National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited (NICIL), Ms. Natalia Seepersaud, yesterday, returned from an official trip to the People’s Republic of China. The purpose of the visit was to engage in discussions with regard to the payment of …

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First Lady, women’s empowerment specialists explore possible collaboration

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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 31, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with representatives from the Women’s Association for Sustainable Development (WASD), in collaboration with the Sonia Noel Foundation for Creative Arts. The meeting was held at the First Lady’s State House office. In an invited comment, fashion designer and entrepreneur, Ms. Sonia Noel, …

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