Georgetown, Guyana – (May 13, 2016) President David Granger extends condolences to the wife and other relatives of Guyanese Professor, Dr. Pairadeau “Perry” Mars, who was killed on Thursday evening. The Head of State condemns this vicious act and commends the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for the swift arrests made in the case. He further …
Read DetailsThe Year of Renaissance Mr. Speaker, thank you for your kind welcome to address the house today as we approach our fiftieth anniversary of Independence. Honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Moses Nagamootoo; Vice President, Ministers of the Government, Leader of the Opposition, Members of the National Assembly, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Clerk of the National …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 12, 2016) President David Granger, this evening, said that Guyana’s premier Trade Fair and Exposition (GuyExpo) can lead the way towards developing and promoting green solutions, which will see the vision of a ‘green economy’ and a ‘green Guyana’, becoming a reality. “Green’ solutions are needed to address the challenges and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 12, 2016) President David Granger said that Guyana’s future stability depends on wider political inclusiveness and reiterated the need for politicians to rise above the ‘winner-takes-all’ approach in order to build a more cohesive nation and repair and rebuild the trust that was broken as a result of divisive politics. The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 12, 2016) The Social Cohesion Day of activities wrapped up last evening on a high note with the staging of ‘One’, a special programme, which chronicled Guyana’s struggle for independence; from the victimisation of our indigenous peoples to the nation’s current push to bridge the gaps of inequality and ensure a …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 11, 2016) President David Granger, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and several Cabinet members today attended the installation of Professor Eon Nigel Harris as the Ninth Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG). The ceremony was held in the George Walcott Lecture Theatre (GWLT) at the Turkeyen Campus. Professor Harris, a Guyanese …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 11, 2016) Minister of Social Cohesion, Ms. Amna Ally, today, commissioned a spanking new volleyball court at the Redeemer Primary School to promote the importance of extracurricular activities in schools. The volleyball initiative was a collaborative effort among the Ministry of Social Cohesion, Mr. Komal Samaroo of Gaico Construction and General …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 11, 2016) President David Granger, today, called on the nation to view Guyana’s diversity as an asset and not a liability and to use the occasion of the declaration of Social Cohesion Day, May 11, to reject divisive political culture and instead, deepen its commitment to a more inclusive society. The …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 11, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with New Zealand High Commissioner to Guyana, Her Excellency Jan Henderson to discuss bilateral cooperation and other issues. The meeting was held at the Ministry of the Presidency. High Commissioner Henderson, in a brief comment after the meeting, spoke highly of the cordial relations …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 10, 2016) President David Granger and the Government of Guyana empathise with Mr. Sattaur Gafoor, the Gafoor family and members and staff of the company on their recent loss due to fire at the company’s Houston complex. The Government of Guyana regrets the tremendous financial loss and is deeply concerned about …
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