Georgetown, Guyana – (March 18, 2017) President David Granger, last evening, attended a special memorial service held in celebration of the life of the late Mr. Noel Gordon Sinclair, an eminent diplomat who once served as Guyana’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN). The service was held at the St. George’s Cathedral. The service saw …
Read DetailsIt has come to the attention of the Government of Guyana through a media report in the Venezuelan publication El Nacional of 15th March 2017 that a resolution of the Energy and Petroleum Commission of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela entitled ‘Approved Agreement to Reject Oil Operations in the Essequibo’ has …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 16, 2017) President David Granger, today, said that the Ministry of Social Cohesion holds the responsibility to support the development of an environment where“…diversities are embraced, conflicts resolved, networks and collaboration with stakeholders strengthened and decision-making processes, which result in equal opportunities for all.” The President made these comments at the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 16, 2017) President David Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call by Bishop Dr. E. Anne Henning Byfield and a delegation from the St. Peters African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. Some of the members of the delegation are in the country for the Guyana-Suriname Annual Conference, which is scheduled to commence …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 15, 2017) Stakeholders from across the country will tomorrow meet to validate the contents of the Ministry of Social Cohesion’s Draft Strategic Plan 2017-2021 at a National Validation Exercise at the Marriott Hotel. The one-day exercise will allow participants of the country-wide consultation sessions, held by the Ministry, to review and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 14, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, attended the opening of the Buxton Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programme at the Friendship Primary School. This skills training initiative is the first such programme for 2017 under the auspices of the Office of the First Lady and the Ministry of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 14, 2017) The Ministry of Social Cohesion has taken note of the horrendous act of violence committed against Dameion Gordon and Vernon Beckles on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Canal Number One on the West Bank of Demerara, as reported in the local media. The Ministry takes note of the seriousness …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 12, 2017) While the celebration of Holi has strengthened the bond among Hindus in Guyana, it has also extended that bond to other religious and ethnic groups. President David Granger, today, made these comments to hundreds of Guyanese of all races, who gathered at the Indian Cultural Centre in Bel Air, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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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