2016 – Page 9 – Office of the President

Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, at a Farewell Cocktail Reception for Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency Zhang Limin, held at the Chinese Embassy 25th November, 2016

Posted: December 10, 2016
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President David Granger: Honourable Prime Minister and First Vice President, Moses Nagamootoo; Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and Second Vice President, Mr. Carl Greenidge; His Excellency, Mr. Zhang Limin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Guyana and Madame Liu Yiu; Ministers of the Government; Members of the National Assembly; Chairman of the Guyana …

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Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger at the unveiling of the Bust of the late Claude Alphonso Merriman at Merriman’s Mall, Vlissengen Road 26th November, 2016

Posted: December 10, 2016
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President David Granger: Thank you, please be seated. Thank you Madam Chairperson, herself a Former Mayor; Honourable Keith Scott, Minister within the Ministry of Social Protection; Mr. Hamilton Greene, Former Mayor; Mr. Sherod Duncan, Deputy Mayor of the City of Georgetown; Justice Oslyn Small; Justice Courtney Abel and of course Reverend Noel Holder of the …

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Remarks by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger at the Guyana Defence Force’s 51st Anniversary Route March D’urban Park 26th November, 2016

Posted: December 10, 2016
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President David Granger: Soldiers of the Guyana Defence Force, good morning. Look at that beautiful national flag, and it’s a great day. Honourable Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo; Honourable Vice President and Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan; Members of the Defence Board; Chief of Staff; Commanders of the Guyana Defence Force; soldiers: Today the Defence …

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‘GDF must not only defend but aid in community development’ -President Granger tells ranks at Base Everard, Mabaruma

Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 9, 2016) President David Granger, earlier today, told the ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) at Base Everard, Mabaruma, that while their primary role is defence of the country’s territorial integrity, they must also play a role in the country’s development, through cooperation with local residents in the areas in …

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$1M Science and technology education endowment handed over to North West Secondary

Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 9, 2016) President David Granger, earlier today, handed over $1 million to the North West Secondary school, to boost the institution’s science and technology facilities. The President said that a science based education is the key to the development of the Region and, by extension, the country. Presenting the cheque to …

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First Lady wraps up final Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop for 2016 -Urges women to ‘not only become Self-reliant but develop self-esteem’

Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 9, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, closed the curtain for 2016 on her successful Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop with the final graduating class of the year at the Blairmont Hindu Temple, West Coast Berbice. In her address to the participants, Mrs. Granger urged the women to take …

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Students of Bina Hill Institute call on President at State House

Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 9, 2016) President David Granger, today, met with students of the Bina Hill Institute at State House, who are currently in Georgetown on a tour as part of a project with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Head of State told the students that his Government believes in education and …

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First Lady helps spread cheer at Dharm Shala’s children’s Christmas party

Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 8, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, joined with Kella and Pamela Ramsaroop, donors and well-wishers of the Dharm Shala Home of Benevolence for All Races to help spread cheer at a Christmas party for children of the Albouystown community. The First Lady was warmly welcomed by about 100 children, …

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‘Budget 2017 will pay dividends’ – President Granger

Posted: December 09, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 8, 2016) President David Granger, today, called the 2017 $250B National Budget ‘sound’ and ‘courageous’ and one, which is focused not only on economic growth but also on development of the country’s physical infrastructure, provision of better social services, health care, education and ensuring the overall safety and security of all …

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First Lady, Mrs Sandra Granger supports young Entrepreneur

Posted: December 07, 2016
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Georgetown, Guyana – (December 7, 2016) First Lady, Mrs. Granger was today, presented with a sample of Golden Crunch Coconut Biscuit from Ms. Shaunda Yarde, Managing Director of Coconut Growth, at her office at State House. Ms. Yarde, who represented Guyana at the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) conference from October 4, 2016 …

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