Day: <span>December 9, 2016</span>
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‘GDF must not only defend but aid in community development’ -President Granger tells ranks at Base Everard, Mabaruma

  • Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 9, 2016) President David Granger, earlier today, told the ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) at Base Everard, Mabaruma, that while their primary role is defence of the country’s territorial integrity, they must also play a role in the country’s development, through cooperation with local residents in the areas in …

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First Lady wraps up final Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop for 2016 -Urges women to ‘not only become Self-reliant but develop self-esteem’

  • Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 9, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, closed the curtain for 2016 on her successful Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop with the final graduating class of the year at the Blairmont Hindu Temple, West Coast Berbice. In her address to the participants, Mrs. Granger urged the women to take …

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Students of Bina Hill Institute call on President at State House

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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 9, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with students of the Bina Hill Institute at State House, who are currently in Georgetown on a tour as part of a project with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Head of State told the students that his Government believes in education and …

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First Lady helps spread cheer at Dharm Shala’s children’s Christmas party

  • Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 8, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, joined with Kella and Pamela Ramsaroop, donors and well-wishers of the Dharm Shala Home of Benevolence for All Races to help spread cheer at a Christmas party for children of the Albouystown community. The First Lady was warmly welcomed by about 100 children, …

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‘Budget 2017 will pay dividends’ – President Granger

  • Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 8, 2016) President David Granger, today, called the 2017 $250B National Budget ‘sound’ and ‘courageous’ and one, which is focused not only on economic growth but also on development of the country’s physical infrastructure, provision of better social services, health care, education and ensuring the overall safety and security of all …

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