Year: <span>2016</span>

President hails Science fair as an important step towards innovative education – Bygeval Secondary emerges national winner of 2016 Sagicor Challenge

  • Posted: April 02, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (April 1, 2016) President David Granger, today, said that Guyana needs an ‘education of innovation’ to meet its limitless needs and as such, its youths must be provided with opportunities to develop practical solutions to ensure that those needs are adequately met. The Head of State was at the time delivering an …

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Minister Harmon led official delegation to China

  • Posted: April 01, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (April 1, 2016) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon and In-House Legal Counsel at National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited (NICIL), Ms. Natalia Seepersaud, yesterday, returned from an official trip to the People’s Republic of China. The purpose of the visit was to engage in discussions with regard to the payment of …

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First Lady, women’s empowerment specialists explore possible collaboration

  • Posted: April 01, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 31, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, met with representatives from the Women’s Association for Sustainable Development (WASD), in collaboration with the Sonia Noel Foundation for Creative Arts. The meeting was held at the First Lady’s State House office. In an invited comment, fashion designer and entrepreneur, Ms. Sonia Noel, …

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President meets with music experts

  • Posted: March 31, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 31, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with Mr. Paul Cort, a music instructor and voice teacher at the University of the Southern Caribbean and two members of the Guyana Music Teachers Association, Ms. Ruth Jaundoo and Ms. Rosemarie Henry who expressed an interest in participating in the Jubilee Anniversary celebration. …

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President meets UK Parliamentarian here to engage local MPs on democracy

  • Posted: March 31, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 31, 2016) President David Granger, today, received a courtesy call from Mr. David Lammy, a parliamentarian from the United Kingdom (UK), who is currently in Guyana as part of a delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to engage local Members of Parliament (MPs) in workshops on democracy. In a brief …

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Minister Ally engages Christian community in dialogue – to find solutions for social cohesion

  • Posted: March 31, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 30, 2016) The Ministry of Social Cohesion, this morning, hosted a conversation with members of the local Christian community, in keeping with its pledge to engage society’s partners to develop new strategies for national unity. Representatives from the Guyana Congregational Union (GCU), the Guyana Presbyterian Church, the Guyana Assemblies of God, …

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President Granger keen on strengthened international cooperation for security – as British Naval Vessel docks in Guyana

  • Posted: March 30, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 30, 2016) President David Granger, who today toured the British Naval Vessel, the HMS Mersey, which arrived at Port Georgetown on March 29, said this first such visit in 20 years is significant for the country, even as Guyana looks to build stronger international cooperation for regional security. “The presence of …

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First Lady to participate in Brahama Kumaris anniversary programme

  • Posted: March 30, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 30, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, received a courtesy call from Lieutenant Colonel (ret’d) Brenda Aaron, a representative of the Brahma Kumaris Centre in Guyana, who invited her to participate in the group’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The meeting was held at the First Lady’s State House office. In an …

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