Month: <span>May 2016</span>

Transcript of the address by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to the Parliament of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana May 2016.

  • Posted: May 13, 2016
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The Year of Renaissance Mr. Speaker, thank you for your kind welcome to address the house today as we approach our fiftieth anniversary of Independence. Honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Moses Nagamootoo; Vice President, Ministers of the Government, Leader of the Opposition, Members of the National Assembly, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Clerk of the National …

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Guyana to transition to renewable, clean and cheaper sources of energy – President Granger at opening ceremony of GuyExpo 2016

  • Posted: May 13, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 12, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, said that Guyana’s premier Trade Fair and Exposition (GuyExpo) can lead the way towards developing and promoting green solutions, which will see the vision of a ‘green economy’ and a ‘green Guyana’, becoming a reality. “Green’ solutions are needed to address the challenges and …

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Social Cohesion Day wraps up with spectacular unity production ‘One’ – Minister Ally says social cohesion critical for Guyana’s progress

  • Posted: May 12, 2016
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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

  • Posted: May 12, 2016
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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

  • Posted: May 12, 2016
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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

  • Posted: May 12, 2016
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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

  • Posted: May 12, 2016
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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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President and Government of Guyana empathise with Gafoor family

  • Posted: May 10, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 10, 2016) President David Granger and the Government of Guyana empathise with Mr. Sattaur Gafoor, the Gafoor family and members and staff of the company on their recent loss due to fire at the company’s Houston complex. The Government of Guyana regrets the tremendous financial loss and is deeply concerned about …

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Indigenous producers launch Rupununi Essence Luxury Facial Cleanser -Minister Ally heaps praise on partnership with IAST, pledges continued support

  • Posted: May 10, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (May 9, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, this evening, said she was “proud and happy” to be a part of the momentous launching of the Rupununi Essence Luxury Facial Cleanser, developed by the Makushi Research Unit (MRU), Medicine from Trees and other groups, in collaboration with the Institute of …

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