Georgetown, Guyana – (January 7, 2016) President David Granger, today, received a copy of the Holy Quran from Shaykh Faid Muhammad Said, an Islamic scholar from the United Kingdom, who is currently visiting Guyana under the auspices of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG). In accepting the holy book, President Granger thanked the scholar …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 7, 2016) In the wake of protest action from vendors, who usually ply their trade on the section Merriman’s Mall where operations have been temporarily ceased, President David Granger has said that vendors must be provided with suitable spaces to operate but the City Council must also be able to enforce …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 7, 2016) Following another suicide tragedy, which occurred yesterday at East Bank Berbice, President David Granger, today, convened an emergency meeting with Minister of Public Health, Dr. George Norton, Minister of Social Protection, Ms. Volda Lawrence, Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, Minister within the Ministry of Health, Dr. Karen …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) Former Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection, Ms. Simona Broomes, who has now been appointed Minister within the Ministry of Natural Resources, will be heading a campaign on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in the mining and forestry sectors as well as ensuring that employers comply with the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) President David Granger installed APNU+AFC Member of Parliament, Mrs. Valerie Adams-Patterson, as Minister within the Ministry of Communities and appointed her as a member of Cabinet, at a brief ceremony this morning, at the Ministry of the Presidency. She replaces Minister Keith Scott, who will now take on the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) United States Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway, speaking following a courtesy call on President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency, this morning, said, “I think relations between our two countries are fantastic right now.” The Ambassador’s visit is his first since the beginning of the new year …
Read DetailsPresident David Granger, today, expressed Government’s full support for the United States oil and gas giant, ExxonMobil, after the company reported that it will continue exploratory work in Guyana, early in February. The President made these comments following a meeting at the Ministry of the Presidency with Mr. Stephen Greenlee, President of ExxonMobil Exploration Company, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) The Rotary Club of Stabroek, today, made a sizeable donation of footwear and personal care packages to the Office of First Lady, to aid in Mrs. Sandra Granger’s efforts to support vulnerable groups. Past President of the Club, Ms. Luana Falconer, and Assistant Secretary, Ms. Grace McCalman made the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2016) Senior Vice President and General Manager of Qualfon Guyana Incorporated, Mr. Scott Warner, accompanied by Ms. Luanna Persaud, Senior Mission Manager and Private Sector Commission (PSC) Chairman, Major General (Ret’d) Norman McLean, today, paid a courtesy call on President David Granger, at the Ministry of the Presidency. In a …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 4, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally, yesterday called on residents of Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam to renew their resolve to fight inequality and division, even as she reiterated Government’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen is afforded a good life in Guyana. The Minister was at the time speaking at …
Read Details
