Georgetown, Guyana – (April 14, 2016) Subsequent to the dissemination of the Release below, it was realised that Stabroek News, in its front page Headline of its Thursday, April 14, 2016 edition, also erroneously reported that “Beijing paid for Minister’s private jet riders, Granger says”. In the story, which is carried on page 12 of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 14, 2016) The Ministry of the Presidency refutes the headline of an article, which was carried in the Thursday, April 14, 2016 edition of the Kaieteur News. The headline, which is at odds with the actual content of the article, reads “Private ‘Jet trip’ was paid for by Chinese Govt. – …
Read DetailsHonourable Winston Felix Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix, DSM, MP, was born on October 15, 1951. He attended St Stephen’s Church of Scotland School; the Charlestown Government Secondary School then completed his tertiary education at the University of Guyana, graduating with a Diploma in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Public Management. Felix joined the …
Read DetailsBiography Dr. George Norton is an Ophthalmologist by profession who hails from River’s View village in Region 10 (Upper-Demerara/Upper Berbice). He attained his secondary education at Queen’s College. Following his completion of secondary school, he served as a teacher before heading off to the Republic of Cuba where he studied from 1978-1988. Dr. Norton graduated …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, announced that Mr. Trevor Benn has been appointed Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC) and will commence work tomorrow. Mr. Benn, who was previously a Senior Land Developer at the Commission, was most recently …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2016) President David Granger this afternoon swore in the members of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, giving them the charge that they must lead with the teachings of the spirit of mercy and compassion. The newly sworn in members of the council are Dr. Carl Hanoman, Justice …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2016) The Ministry of Social Cohesion in collaboration with the Education Ministry has embarked on a series of ‘Face the Community’ engagements, which are designed to allow the grassroots, particularly parents, teachers and members of social groups to highlight their concerns while at the same time discussing their roles in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) President David Granger said rum, including the world renowned El Dorado brand produced by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), is an important part of Guyanese history, heritage, economy and culture that must be preserved and protected since it is a major contributor to the economy and foreign exchange earner. President …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) On April 23, 2016, the budding community of Bartica will officially be declared a town, as the government fulfils a 179 year Ordinance made by the then British Government. The Ordinance was made on April 23, 1837, as such; this is set to be an immensely historic occasion. With …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, said that the opening of a Travelling Exhibition on Sexual Violence against Children “is a sad reflection of how we as a society continue to fail our children, particularly in addressing sexual violence against them”, even as she called on all stakeholders to …
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