Month: <span>August 2016</span>

‘Be brave and be fearless; choose a career, which you will enjoy’

  • Posted: August 11, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, delivered uplifting remarks to 45 young women, who graduated from the “Be Your Best You” programme, which was organised by the Guyana Girl Guides Association.  The programme, which was started on last Monday and concluded today, saw young women from across Guyana, receiving …

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International community must commit more resources to Iwokrama

  • Posted: August 11, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, said that Iwokrama is embedded in Guyana’s territory, its law, its economy and in its political culture. The Head of State made these remarks at the Iwokrama Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development’s 20th anniversary celebration forum at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre.  …

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“Education a key factor in your lives”

  • Posted: August 10, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 10, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally was, today, accompanied by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, as they distributed 20 bicycles to the students of Success Primary School in Leguan, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3).     Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra …

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First Lady makes financial donation to Rotaract Club’s Operation BOOST

  • Posted: August 10, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 9, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, made a financial contribution to the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central’s Operation BOOST, which targets 150 nursery and primary age students in Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two). The project aims to, firstly, to provide 150 backpacks and school supplies for students …

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President outlines three-pronged approach for protection, management of Guiana Shield

  • Posted: August 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 8, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, called for a three-pronged approach to be adopted for the effective protection and preservation of the Guiana Shield. This approach includes the establishment of a scientific research institute, the setting up of strong mechanisms for data and information sharing and adequate investment and funding.  …

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First Lady accepts invitation to participate in NA education extravaganza

  • Posted: August 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 8, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, accepted an invitation from the Gordon Family and Friends of New Amsterdam to be the guest speaker at an education extravaganza that has been planned to promote literacy. The meeting was held at the Office of the First Lady at State House. The …

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Upper Mazaruni games being played under floodlights

  • Posted: August 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 8, 2016) President David Granger, yesterday, lauded the hosting of the Upper Mazaruni 19th Annual District Games, which is being hosted under the theme “In the spirit of unity, excel” at the Kamarang Sports Ground in Cuyuni-Mazaruni from August, 7-15.  The President was particularly pleased with the level of diversity and …

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Gov’t to set up commission to address anomalies with communal lands

  • Posted: August 08, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (August 7, 2016) President David Granger announced that his Government will establish a Lands Commission which will be tasked to rectify that existing anomalies and resolve the controversies surrounding thousands of hectares of communal lands across the country. He was at the time addressing a large gathering at the Fourth Annual State …

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