Georgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and Minister of Citizenship, today, distributed hampers valued $9M to 851 West Coast Berbice, Mahaica-Berbice Region households, which had been affected by flooding early last month. A team comprised of CDC Chairman Colonel (ret’d) Chabilall Ramsarup, Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, other senior …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) President David Granger, earlier this evening, joined with Sister Mary Noel Menezes, his former History lecturer at the University of Guyana, to celebrate her 86th birth anniversary. She was born on July 14, 1930. Ms. Menezes’ friend and one of her caretakers, Sister Judy, said that she had heard …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a courtesy call from Mr. Fabio Oliva, Peace and Development Advisor for the United Nations in Guyana and Suriname, at the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, Mr. Fabio informed Minister Harmon of his new responsibilities and discussions centered on …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 14, 2016) Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ms. Marita Perceval, today, praised the Government’s stance and more particularly, President David Granger’s emphasis on children’s rights, especially in the area of education. Ms. Perceval, who is in the country for the Hague …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 13, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to the protection and provision of a good life for all Guyanese, especially for children, as he noted that this vulnerable group must be guarded, nurtured and taken care of so that they can enjoy successful lives. The President was …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, said that she was “particularly proud” to be presenting the top performers in the Upper Demerara – Upper Berbice Region at the 2016 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) with bicycles and backpacks. The Minister celebrated with the region, which she noted …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) President David Granger, along with Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mr. Basil Williams will be working to ensure Guyana becomes a signatory and member of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, even as the country prepares to host the organisation’s annual conference at the Pegasus Hotel, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) President David Granger, today, established the Department of National Events, under the Ministry of the Presidency. The Department will be headed by Colonel Nazrul Hussain of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and will be tasked with the planning and execution of all national events in the country. President David …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Presidential Advisor on Youth Empowerment, Mr. Aubrey Norton, to discuss opportunities and explore ways in which the two offices can collaborate to empower the youth population in the country. In an invited comment, Mrs. Granger said that “we were exploring areas …
Read DetailsBy Muriana McPherson WE HAVE all, at some point in our lives, heard that maintaining good personal hygiene — such as washing our hands before eating, brushing our teeth after every meal, and taking daily baths — prevents illness and makes us socially acceptable. One can therefore conclude that practising good personal hygiene contributes to …
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