1. BackgroundGuyana is globally recognized for its wealth of natural resources, high levels of biodiversity and for having one of the lowest rates of deforestation in the developing world. The Government of Guyana (GoG) has had a long history of instituting strategies for the effective management and conservation of these resources. It is a signatory …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2017) President David Granger has indicated that he has received a letter from the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo in response to his letter, requesting a new list of nominees for the post of Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) that meets the requirements of Article 161 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana -(January 10, 2017) President David Granger, earlier this evening, attended the Change-in-Command Parade for Brigadier George Lewis, former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), held at the Force’s Base Camp Ayanganna, Thomas Lands. Brigadier Lewis has been replaced by Brigadier Patrick West, who was sworn in, earlier today, by …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 10, 2017) President David Granger, this morning, promoted Colonel Patrick West to the rank of Brigadier, before swearing him in as the new Chief of Staff (CoS) of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). The new Chief of Staff was also conferred with the National Award, the Military Service Star (MSS) in …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 9, 2017) More than 40 women, today, joined First lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger for the opening of the twelfth Self Reliance and Success in Business workshop for 2017, at Kildonan East Berbice-Corentyne, Region Six. Speaking at that ceremony, Mrs. Granger said that women should value their skills and not only be …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The National Trust of Guyana, Ms. Nirvana Persaud, today, said that The Trust plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the country’s national patrimony is preserved and in fostering an appreciation for the nation’s heritage. “We really feel that monuments are a symbol of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) As per an Executive Notice issued, today, by His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana January 12 has been designated Chinese Arrival Day. In a second Executive Notice, also issued today, March 13 has been named Rose Hall Martyrs’ Day. According to the first …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 6, 2017) Current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), President David Granger, today, met with Secretary-General of the body, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque and a delegation from the Secretariat, which included Advisor to the Secretary-General, Mr. Neville Bissember and Executive Director, Human Resource Management at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms. Charmaine Atkinson-Jordan. Minister …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 5, 2017) The Government of Guyana, today, came in for high praise when 135 residents of the community of Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) received their ‘Permission to Occupy State Lands’ documents from Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon at a simple ceremony held at the Marks Supermarket. The document, which …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (January 4, 2017) Civil, Geotechnical and Groundwater Hydrology Engineer, Mr. Charles Ceres has said that the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) would be a heavy burden to tax payers should the project be given the go-ahead in its current configuration. Mr. Ceres said that while Guyana continues to push for a ‘green’ …
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