Georgetown, Guyana – (October 18, 2016) Presidential Advisor on the Environment, Rear Admiral (ret’d) Gary Best was, today, sworn-in by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan to lead a probe into the mining pit collapse in Puruni, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) that resulted in the death of a miner. The swearing-in ceremony was held in Court One of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 17, 2016) An additional 41 stakeholders from Corriverton, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six), today, were added to the hundreds of persons that have so far contributed to the Ministry of Social Cohesion’s countrywide Consultation Initiative, and the Ministry has said that the Consultations have so far been receiving an overwhelming response from …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 17, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received the Preliminary Report from the Commission of Inquiry, which was established to probe the discovery of an aircraft near the village of Yupukari, Upper Essequibo-Upper Takutu on September 13, 2016. The Report was handed over by Brigadier (Ret’d) Edward Collins at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 17, 2016) President David Granger, yesterday again emphasised the importance of designing curricula that are focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), which are the key areas necessary for the building for a strong, competitive economy and the development of a ‘green’ state. The Head of State, who was speaking …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 15, 2016) As Government moves to strengthen crowd management systems, The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation/ World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), today, concluded a one-week long Mass Casualty Management System workshop. Thirty-eight participants from 13 organisations learnt internationally accredited mass gatherings management techniques. The Commission …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 15, 2016) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix has said that a full investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances under which convicted drug lord Mr. Barry Dataram and his reputed wife, Ms. Anjanie Boodnarine were issued fake passports and that those culpable will face the harshest possible action. According …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 14, 2016) President David Granger, this afternoon, joined with his fellow comrades of the People’s National Congress (PNC) and members of the Burnham Education Scholarship Trust (BEST) to hand out bursary awards to twelve students from across the 10 Administrative Regions, who had outstanding results at this year’s National Grade Six …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 14, 2016) President David Granger, this morning, met with officials from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), who are currently in Guyana on their first official visit since the country became a full member of the Bank in April, earlier this year. Minister of Finance, Mr. Winston Jordan was also present at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (October 13, 2016) President David Granger, earlier this afternoon, delivered an address to the members of Parliament, outlining his administration’s legislative agenda. These pieces of legislation address not only good governance and national development but crime and security, the recovery of stolen state assets and the pursuit of a ‘green’ agenda. President …
Read DetailsThe quality of life ‘Quality of life’ is a measure of citizens’ satisfaction with their lives. People’s personal values and life experiences determine their level of satisfaction. This includes health, independence, participation in community and civic activities, personal development, physical and material well-being, recreation, relationships with other people and social support. Citizens, usually, are …
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