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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, 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. …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 10, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger joined the Luminous Women’s Group, today, as they began the first leg of their school’s outreach programme, named after the International Women’s Day theme, #BeBoldForChangeGuyana at the St. Joseph High School, in Woolford Avenue. This group of students invited the First Lady for a …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 9, 2017) President David Granger outlined a tripartite approach to dealing with security threats, both internal and external, which would include: national self-defence, regional inter-dependence and international assistance and reinforced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has always been and will continue to be, the country’s first line of defence with …
Read DetailsPresident 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 …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (March 7, 2017) First Lady, Mrs Sandra Granger, today, attended a roundtable discussion for International Women’s Day, which will be observed tomorrow under the theme, ‘Women in the Changing World of Work; Planet 50-50 by 2030’, at the Carifesta Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue. The event which was hosted by the Women’s and …
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