Month: <span>December 2016</span>

Assessment teams report two pumps are down at this time -MOPI to provide update on way forward

  • Posted: December 23, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 23, 2016) The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is reporting that the Lamaha Street and River View pumps are down. This was discovered by a team, which had been dispatched to conduct on-the-ground assessments earlier today and that information was provided following what was reported in an earlier release. Minister David Patterson …

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Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger at the commissioning ceremony for the David G II at Mackenzie, Linden 23rd January, 2016

  • Posted: December 23, 2016
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President David Granger: Madam Chairperson, Ms. Joseph, thank you for managing the afternoon so well. I think everybody could go on listening to you for the rest of the programme; you’re a one person programme. Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally; Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Ms. Valerie Patterson; when last you all …

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UN Secretary-General’s border controversy decision a moment of joy and relief -President Granger at MOFA Christmas Party

  • Posted: December 23, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 22, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, praised the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), through its Ambassadors, Foreign Service Officers and other support staff as an “outstanding aspect of Guyana’s public service” and lauded their role in securing a decision by the outgoing United Nation’s Secretary-General, Mr. Ban …

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President awaiting CVs for Opposition Leader’s GECOM nominees

  • Posted: December 22, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 22, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that he has requested of Opposition Leader, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, that the curricula vitae for the six persons he has nominated to fill the post of Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) be provided to him so that he can determine their suitability …

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Ministry of the Presidency hosts Christmas caroling event

  • Posted: December 22, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 22, 2016) President David Granger, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon and staff of the Ministry of the Presidency, today, enjoyed an exhilarating caroling session performed by the Guyana Police Force (GPF) band and choir. This activity is a holiday tradition at the Ministry. The Head of …

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President Granger attends 14th Death Anniversary observance for late President Desmond Hoyte

  • Posted: December 22, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 22, 2016) President David Granger, this morning, attended the 14th Death Anniversary Commemoration Service of former Executive President of Guyana and Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), Hugh Desmond Hoyte, which was held at the Seven Ponds, Botanical Gardens. Mr. Hoyte served as President of Guyana from 1985 to …

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Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger at the commissioning ceremony of buses at Rose Hall Town 27th February, 2016

  • Posted: December 22, 2016
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President David Granger: Thank you. Please be seated… Thank you for your kind introduction Mr. David Fraser. Madam Chairperson, Honourable Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally; Regional Executive Officer, Mr. Veerasammy Ramayya; members of the Regional Democratic Council who could make it today. I regret the absence of the Chairman; I hope he’s well.Special …

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Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger Annual Caribbean Children’s Charity Shield Soccer Classic Tournament held at the Guyana Defence Force Sports Ground 24th August, 2016

  • Posted: December 22, 2016
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President David Granger: Thank you. Please be seated. Stay warm and dry. Thank you Chairperson. Brigadier Mark Phillips, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, our host today; Brigadier Neville; Colonel Hussain; Colonel Francis Abraham; other senior military officers; Mr. Hamilton Lashley, Chairman of the Hamilton Lashley Human Development Foundation and of course his …

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Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at the 37th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) 1st session remarks (Address to Chile) 5th Ju

  • Posted: December 22, 2016
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President David Granger: … And to add our congratulations to the opening of your embassy here in Georgetown and this will facilitate the relationship between Chile and CARICOM because this is the headquarters of CARICOM as well.So thank you and congratulations on the opening of your embassy and your ambassador here knows that he will …

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Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at the 37th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) 1st session remarks (Address to Chile) 5th Ju

  • Posted: December 22, 2016
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President David Granger: … And to add our congratulations to the opening of your embassy here in Georgetown and this will facilitate the relationship between Chile and CARICOM because this is the headquarters of CARICOM as well.So thank you and congratulations on the opening of your embassy and your ambassador here knows that he will …

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