Day: <span>March 11, 2017</span>
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President honours 2017 SILK awardees at special luncheon at State House

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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 11, 2017) President David Granger, today, hosted a special luncheon in honour of the nine legal practitioners, who were elevated to the status of Senior Counsel, or awarded SILK in January. The event, which was held in the Baridi Benab at State House, saw the attendance of Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, …

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Land Rights Commission sworn in -President urges Commissioners to take mandate seriously

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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2017) Recognising the importance of resolving land rights issues, President David Granger, today, established a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to examine and make recommendations to resolve issues and uncertainties surrounding the individual, joint or communal ownership of lands, along with Amerindian land titling issues.. Rev. George Chuck-A-Sang has been appointed …

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Minister Norton meets with Christian Community

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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, met with core group members of the Christian community and said that he is pleased with the feedback and support that his Ministry is receiving from that group. Minister Norton listens intently as one of the attendees at the meeting makes …

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President appoints oil and gas expert as Advisor on Petroleum

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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2017) The Government of Guyana has appointed Dr. Jan Mangal, an expert in offshore and civil engineering, as Petroleum Advisor in the Ministry of the Presidency. A Guyanese by birth, Dr. Mangal brings with him a wealth of technical expertise and experiences in the area of oil and gas development. …

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