Georgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2016) President David Granger this afternoon swore in the members of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, giving them the charge that they must lead with the teachings of the spirit of mercy and compassion. The newly sworn in members of the council are Dr. Carl Hanoman, Justice …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 13, 2016) The Ministry of Social Cohesion in collaboration with the Education Ministry has embarked on a series of ‘Face the Community’ engagements, which are designed to allow the grassroots, particularly parents, teachers and members of social groups to highlight their concerns while at the same time discussing their roles in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) President David Granger said rum, including the world renowned El Dorado brand produced by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), is an important part of Guyanese history, heritage, economy and culture that must be preserved and protected since it is a major contributor to the economy and foreign exchange earner. President …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) On April 23, 2016, the budding community of Bartica will officially be declared a town, as the government fulfils a 179 year Ordinance made by the then British Government. The Ordinance was made on April 23, 1837, as such; this is set to be an immensely historic occasion. With …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 12, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, said that the opening of a Travelling Exhibition on Sexual Violence against Children “is a sad reflection of how we as a society continue to fail our children, particularly in addressing sexual violence against them”, even as she called on all stakeholders to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 11, 2016) President David Granger has made it clear that Businessman, Mr. Brian Tiwari has no say on government policies and appointments. The President, while responding to questions posed by media operatives, earlier this evening, on the press statement, which was released by Mr. Tiwari today, the President made it clear …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 11, 2016) President David Granger has stated that the concerns, which have been raised by the Alliance For Change (AFC), a member of the governing coalition, with regard to the roles and responsibilities of the Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, will be given due attention at tomorrow’s sitting of the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (April 11, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, met with the members of the Board of Inquiry, which was mandated to investigate into the allegations of mismanagement and wrongdoing at the Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) and Guyana Energy Agency (GEA). The board members, who were appointed in March, met with …
Read DetailsOnce upon a time in the West Indies, almost forty years ago on 6th October 1976, eleven Guyanese were among the 73 passengers who were blasted out of the sky off the west coast of Barbados. The Anglophone Caribbean became the theatre for the deadliest terrorist attack in the Western hemisphere up to that time. …
Read DetailsBy Janelle Christian AS WE continue our series, I will this week initiate the discussion on the concept of Climate Change and Global Warming, and its impact on our environment and livelihoods. The objective of this article is not to present the hard science and arguments to prove that Climate Change is occurring, as there …
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