Day: <span>August 22, 2016</span>

President celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Brahma Kumaris

  • Posted: August 22, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 22, 2016) Two representatives from the Brahma Kumaris, today, visited and celebrated Raksha Bandhan with President David Granger and his staff at the Ministry of the Presidency, an event which, the President said, has the potential to bridge gaps and promote social cohesion in Guyana. “I would like to thank you …

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President attends Mining Week opening and awards ceremony

  • Posted: August 22, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 21, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, attended the opening ceremony for Mining Week activities, a yearly event organised by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Ministry of Natural Resources. The ceremony was held at the Pegasus Hotel and also included an awards ceremony for outstanding performances and …

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Religious organisations must do more to address social problems, foster social cohesion -President Granger tells congregation at Solomon’s Temple in Berbice

  • Posted: August 22, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 21, 2016) President David Granger, today, issued a call on the church to take the lead role in helping to address social ills such as suicide, interpersonal violence, poverty and drug and alcohol abuse, which plague communities. He also underscored the critical role of faith-based organisations in fostering social cohesion and …

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