Day: <span>May 12, 2016</span>
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Social Cohesion Day wraps up with spectacular unity production ‘One’ – Minister Ally says social cohesion critical for Guyana’s progress

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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 12, 2016) The Social Cohesion Day of activities wrapped up last evening on a high note with the staging of ‘One’, a special programme, which chronicled Guyana’s struggle for independence; from the victimisation of our indigenous peoples to the nation’s current push to bridge the gaps of inequality and ensure a …

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“A wonderful homecoming for which I am most grateful” -says Professor E. Nigel Harris on being installed as UG’s Ninth Chancellor

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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 11, 2016) President David Granger, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and several Cabinet members today attended the installation of Professor Eon Nigel Harris as the Ninth Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG). The ceremony was held in the George Walcott Lecture Theatre (GWLT) at the Turkeyen Campus. Professor Harris, a Guyanese …

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Minister Ally commissions spanking new volleyball court to Redeemer Primary School

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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 11, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, commissioned a spanking new volleyball court at the Redeemer Primary School to promote the importance of extracurricular activities in schools. The volleyball initiative was a collaborative effort among the Ministry of Social Cohesion, Mr. Komal Samaroo of Gaico Construction and General …

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’Our diversity is an asset, not a liability’, President says at National Day of Prayer in observance of first Social Cohesion Day

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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 11, 2016) President David Granger, today, called on the nation to view Guyana’s diversity as an asset and not a liability and to use the occasion of the declaration of Social Cohesion Day, May 11, to reject divisive political culture and instead, deepen its commitment to a more inclusive society. The …

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President meets with New Zealand High Commissioner to Guyana

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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 11, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with New Zealand High Commissioner to Guyana, Her Excellency Jan Henderson to discuss bilateral cooperation and other issues. The meeting was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. High Commissioner Henderson, in a brief comment after the meeting, spoke highly of the cordial relations …

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