Month: <span>September 2016</span>

Message of Condolence from His Excellency, Brigadier David A. Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the passing of the Hon. Justice Winston Moore, Ombudsman, Cooperative Republic of Guyana.

  • Posted: September 17, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 17, 2016) The Cooperative Republic of Guyana mourns the passing of the Honourable Justice Winston Lennox Mc Lennon Moore, Ombudsman of Guyana, who passed away on Friday September 16, 2016. Justice Moore began his legal career as an Attorney-at-Law in 1983. In 1998, he was appointed high Court Judge. In 2007 …

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Guyana and Germany working together to combat climate change

  • Posted: September 17, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2016) President David Granger, this evening hailed 50 years of friendly relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at a reception to observe this milestone relationship between the two countries, which coincides with Guyana’s 50th year of Independence. The event was held at the …

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US$5M agreement signed with Germany for Phase III of protected areas project

  • Posted: September 17, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2016) The Government of Guyana, today, inked a US$5M agreement with the German Government to support the implementation of the third phase of an on-going programme to develop protected areas in the country. The agreement was signed at the Ministry of the Presidency between Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon …

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‘Guyana needs ‘A’ students’

  • Posted: September 16, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 16, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that Guyanese children must become ‘A’ students, which means that they must have access to education, they must attend school regularly and they must strive to attain the highest possible level of education. The President made these remarks at the Education Month Rally, held …

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Shared interests have strengthened ties between Guyana and Mexico

  • Posted: September 16, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2016) Guyana and Mexico may differ significantly in population and size, but President David Granger said that it is the shared interests that have strengthened the bilateral relations between these two countries.  The Head of State made these remarks during his address, this evening, at a cocktail reception held to …

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EIB looking for investment opportunities in Guyana

  • Posted: September 16, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2016) President David Granger said that the agenda for Guyana’s development over the next four years requires significant investment from foreign sources, particularly as it relates to developing the green economy, improving infrastructure and reducing poverty by creating small and micro enterprises. As such, he said that Guyana welcomes the …

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Carvil Duncan Tribunal members sworn in

  • Posted: September 16, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2016) The members for the Tribunal, appointed by President David Granger to inquire, investigate and recommend whether Mr. Carvil Duncan, Chairman and appointed member of the Public Service Commission ought to be removed from office for inability to discharge the functions of said office, today, took their oath of office …

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FATF/CFATF pleased with Guyana’s progress in short period

  • Posted: September 15, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with the Financial Action Task Force and International Cooperation Review Group (FATF/ICRG), who are currently in Guyana to conduct a site visit to assess the progress made by the country to bring it into compliance with the requirements of the FATF and the Caribbean …

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President engages experts on green agenda

  • Posted: September 15, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2016) President David Granger, earlier today, met with the Chairman of the Guyana Society for Biodiversity and Ecosystems (GSBE), Dr. Patrick Williams and Programme Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Dr. Patrick Chesney to discuss how the country’s ‘green’ agenda can be furthered and how the Guiana Shield …

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First Lady meets Women Miners to explore possible partnership

  • Posted: September 15, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 15, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with representatives of the Guyana Women Miners Association (GWMA) to explore possibilities for collaboration. The meeting was held at the Office of the First Lady at State House. In an invited comment, the First Lady said she agreed to meet the group …

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