Georgetown, Guyana – (December 1, 2016) President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, earlier this afternoon, visited the Cuban Embassy in Georgetown, immediately on their return from Barbados, where the Guyanese Head of State signed the Book of Condolence for the late President of the Republic of Cuba, Fidel Castro Ruiz. The late …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 1, 2016) President David Granger said that there is an economic purpose to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and emphasised the importance of the deepening of regional integration and the advancement of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) for the economic well-being of all member states during an informal meeting, earlier …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 1, 2016) President David Granger and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with the Governor-General of Barbados, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave, GCMG, KA, CHB, QC, at his official residence, Government House, Barbados. President Granger’s meeting with Sir Elliott is part of his official visit to Barbados for that nation’s …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 1, 2016) Guyana has agreed to a suggestion from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat to join with CARICOM member states to honour the late President of Cuba, His Excellency Fidel Castro Ruiz, by having all National Flags flown at half-mast on Friday, December 2, 2016. According to official communication from the …
Read DetailsBridgetown, Barbados – (December 1, 2016) President David Granger and First Lady, Ms. Sandra Granger joined Barbadians to celebrate that nation’s 50th Anniversary of Independence at three national events, which were observed with pomp and ceremony, despite inclement weather that resulted in major schedule changes. The Head of State attended the Toast to the Nation …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2016) President David Granger, today, reiterated that his administration is committed to moving Guyana closer towards full renewable energy by 2025 and lauded Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) for leading the charge towards the development of a ‘green’ state. The Head of State made these remarks at the launch of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2016) President David Granger, this afternoon, joined with the family of the late Claude Alphonso Merriman C.C.H. J.P to unveil a bust at the Merriman’s Mall, Vlissengen Road. Mr. Merriman was born on November 29, 1912 at Werk-en-Rust Georgetown and died in 1995. The bust was sculpted by Mr. Ivor …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2016) As the Republic of Cuba begins its nine-day period of national mourning for their former leader, Fidel Castro, who died last evening, President David Granger, today, extended condolences to the people of Cuba. During remarks to members of the media, the President credited Mr. Castro with transforming politics in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 26, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that the price we must pay for security and safety is eternal vigilance, and recognised the role that the Guyana Defence Force plays in protecting Guyana’s borders. The President made these comments during his address to GDF officers and soldiers after taking the salute …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (November 25, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, joined several Government Ministers, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Chinese nationals and members of the Opposition in bidding farewell to the Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Zhang Limin at a cocktail ceremony held at the Chinese Embassy. During brief remarks, the President commended Ambassador …
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