President David Granger and Opposition Leader, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, today met for the second time in just over a week to discuss the much talked-about appointment of a new chairperson for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). This meeting was a follow-up to one that was held between the two sides on March 1. Minister of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2017) Residents of the community of Agatash in Bartica, Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven) were on Monday, urged by Social Cohesion Minister, Dr. George Norton and regional officials to work together for the development of that community. The Chairman of the Community Development Council (CDC), Mark Ambrose and Constituency Representative, Sonia Simmons …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2017) Since taking Office almost two years ago, President David Granger has made significant strides to not only bring to the fore the challenges facing Guyanese women but to also recognise their contributions to national development. He has appointed women to leadership positions including at the helm of the Judiciary, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2017) Though not currently a critical issue for Guyana, the Government has begun taking preventative steps to tackle the threat of land degradation and desertification through the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission (GLSC), which commenced a Land Degradation Neutrality Target Setting workshop, earlier today at the Pegasus Hotel. Minister of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 8, 2017) Minister of Citizenship, Mr. Winston Felix, today, received the Policy Recommendations and Guidelines for the Setup of an Electronic Visa (E-Visa) and Work Visa System, which will aid in the implementation and development of a modern visa issuance policy and system in Guyana. Work to compile the report, which …
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