Georgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Raphael Trotman, today, charged the newly inducted Chairman and Board members of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to tackle the more demanding challenges hindering the Mining Sector and to develop a robust Mining Policy Framework to inform its long-term development. The new …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) President David Granger, today, reiterated that his Administration will continue to strengthen and support communities to create jobs in agro-processing so that they can produce commodities for local corporations even as he praised Banks DIH as a pioneer in manufacturing in Guyana. The President was at the time addressing …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) As the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement nears, President David Granger said that he will once again raise the issue of Venezuela’s claim on Guyana’s territory regionally and internationally. The Head of State will advocate for Guyana at the 27th Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) United States-based Guyanese dentist, Dr. Farouk Ferouz, accompanied by his brother, Dr. Faisal Ferouz, urged Guyanese to support President David Granger as he works to move the nation forward. Dr. Farouk Ferouz made these remarks following a courtesy call on the President, this morning, at the Ministry of the …
Read DetailsThe Ministry of the Presidency is seeking to recruit a dynamic communications practitioner who is interested in expanding their skills to fill the role of Junior Communications Officer within the Press and Publicity Unit. Requirements • Diploma in Public Communication or a related field plus two (1) year of experienceor • Completion of Secondary School …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 11, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with members of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), who are in Guyana to explore possible areas of collaboration in an overall effort to foster closer ties among Commonwealth Parliamentarians. The visiting delegation was accompanied by Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2016) President David Granger, today, met five members of the Florida National Guard who are in Guyana to train members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in disasters management and search and rescue during natural disasters. Sergeant First Class, Shannon Brasweoll, in a brief comment, said that the team arrived …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2016) President David Granger, Commander- in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Guyana, today, urged the graduates of the Standard Officers’ Course 48 of the Colonel Ulric Pilgrim Officer Cadet School (CUPOCS) to embrace their new-found responsibilities, declaring that human safety, national security and most importantly, service to the community must …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG), Professor Nigel Harris to discuss matters related to the repositioning of the institution such as effective governance, finance and the maintenance of infrastructure, enhancing research capabilities and students’ experience. In a brief comment after the meeting, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (February 10, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger has accepted the invitation to become patron of the Mother and Daughter Pageant by organisers Mrs. Ingrid Fung and her daughter, Dr. Sulan Fung, during a courtesy call they paid on her this morning at her State House office. Mrs. Fung, in a brief …
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