Georgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) Regional Executive Officer of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three), Mr. Dennis Jaikarran praised the President’s Buses, Boats, Bicycles, Books and Breakfast programme (Five Bs), even as Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms Amna Ally and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, distributed the final 20 bicycles, of the 60, which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 12, 2016) The final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the deaths of Antonio and Joshua George, who perished in the July 8 fire at the Hadfield Street Drop-in Centre, was today handed over to Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon at the Ministry of the Presidency by Commissioner, Retired …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) Upper Demerara – Berbice (Region Ten) will be the first to have fully operationalised passport application services as the government moves to decentralise such services to all the Regions across the country. This announcement had first been made on July 15, by Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, delivered uplifting remarks to 45 young women, who graduated from the “Be Your Best You” programme, which was organised by the Guyana Girl Guides Association. The programme, which was started on last Monday and concluded today, saw young women from across Guyana, receiving …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 11, 2016) President David Granger, last evening, said that Iwokrama is embedded in Guyana’s territory, its law, its economy and in its political culture. The Head of State made these remarks at the Iwokrama Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development’s 20th anniversary celebration forum at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 10, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally was, today, accompanied by First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, as they distributed 20 bicycles to the students of Success Primary School in Leguan, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3). Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally and First Lady, Mrs. Sandra …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 10, 2016) Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, August 9, was briefed by Minister of Public Health Dr George Norton on the matters raised in the Committee of Supply of the National Assembly relating to storage of government medicine and medical supplies. President David Granger has appointed a Cabinet Sub-Committee to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 9, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, made a financial contribution to the Rotaract Club of Georgetown Central’s Operation BOOST, which targets 150 nursery and primary age students in Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast, Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two). The project aims to, firstly, to provide 150 backpacks and school supplies for students …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 8, 2016) Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, today, met with officials from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), who hope to set up office in Guyana and to strengthen their existing relationship with the Government of Guyana and other stakeholders in the area of renewable and sustainable energy initiatives. Minister Harmon, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 8, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, called for a three-pronged approach to be adopted for the effective protection and preservation of the Guiana Shield. This approach includes the establishment of a scientific research institute, the setting up of strong mechanisms for data and information sharing and adequate investment and funding. …
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