November 2016 – Page 6 – Office of the President

GL&SC considering rent increases, other options to generate revenue – aims to provide more efficient and modern service

Posted: November 04, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 4, 2016) Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GL&SC), Mr. Trevor Benn, today, said that the Commission has undertaken a number of initiatives aimed at generating revenue to make its services more efficient and stakeholder-friendly. Mr. Benn made this announcement at a press briefing …

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Thirty-four complete Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop – in Kuru Kururu

Posted: November 04, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 4, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this morning, joined 34 women from several villages along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway for their graduation ceremony following their successful completion of the Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop at the Youth Choice, Initiative Building in Kuru Kururu. In extending congratulations to the women, Mrs. …

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President Granger gives President’s College $1M for development of science and technology -at school’s 26th Graduation exercise

Posted: November 04, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 3, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, presented $1million dollars to the President’s College at its 26th Graduation exercise, to boost the school’s science and technology facilities, even as he noted that education, which has been founded in the sciences, can lead to the development of the country. In his address …

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First Lady meets with EU gender analysis consultants

Posted: November 04, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 3, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Ms. Ana Landa and Mr. Marko Lehto, consultants attached to the European Union (EU) Delegation in Guyana, who requested a meeting to discuss her perceptions of gender equality in Guyana, based on the work that she has been doing with women …

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First Lady meets with CYLAN Foundation to explore possible partnerships

Posted: November 03, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 3, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with Ms. Alana Clarke, and a team from the Community Learning and Networking (CYLAN) Foundation, to explore the possibilities of collaborating on partnerships that provide support to families and communities. The meeting was held at the Office of the First Lady at …

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Board established to probe into procurement allegations at the Ministry of Public Health

Posted: November 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Winston Cosbert was, earlier this evening, given the Terms of Reference (TORs) by Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, to probe into the allegations of unauthorised disclosure of information, mismanagement and malpractices in the procurement of pharmaceuticals at the Ministry of Public Health. …

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President Granger fetes with Essequibo triplets on their birthday

Posted: November 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) President David Granger, today, feted with the ‘Essequibo triplets’ – Ms. Radha, Ms. Rajshri and Ms. Reenica Mansaram on the occasion of their 22nd birthday, at his office at the Ministry of the Presidency. The young women said that it was their mother’s wish for them to celebrate their …

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Sweden’s Ambassador to Guyana says farewell – praises Government’s push for ‘green’ economy

Posted: November 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) Outgoing Ambassador of Sweden to Guyana, Mr. Claes Hammar, this morning, paid a farewell visit to President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency. During the meeting, several areas, including the Government’s advocacy for a ‘green’ economy, renewable energy, climate and environment and the ongoing Guyana/Venezuela border controversy …

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Minister Ally, First Lady distribute 50 bicycles, 400 pairs of shoes to Kwakwani students – under the ‘Five Bs’ programme

Posted: November 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally was, today, joined by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger to distribute 50 bicycles and 400 pairs of shoes to school children in Kwakwani, Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region Ten), under President David Granger’s ‘Boats, Buses, Bicycles plus Breakfast and Books (‘Five Bs’) programme. In …

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Brazil’s Military Commander pays courtesy call on President Granger

Posted: November 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (November 2, 2016) Military Commander of the North of the Brazilian Armed Forces, General Carlos Alberto Neiva Barcellos, today, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency. General Barcellos was accompanied by Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Brigadier George Lewis, Brazilian Ambassador …

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