March 2017 – Page 15 – Office of the President

East Coast Demerara Primary Teachers introduced to STEM Math app -say programe implemented at a very opportune time

Posted: March 03, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 3, 2017) Over three dozen teachers from several schools along the East Coast of Demerara, were today, introduced to the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) Mathematics digital application at the Lusignan Primary School. The application which was first introduced through the Science, Technology, and Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Guyana project on …

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President Granger engages Guyanese diaspora in Bahamas -urges investments in tourism, education and ICT

Posted: March 03, 2017
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Nassau, Bahamas – (March 3, 2017) President David Granger, last evening, engaged the Guyanese diaspora in The Bahamas, where he is currently on a state visit, urging them to invest in their country of birth, particularly in the areas of ‘green’ tourism, education and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The President, in delivering remarks at …

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Caribbean states must combine resources and expertise -President Granger on first day of official visit to The Bahamas

Posted: March 03, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 2, 2017) President David Granger, who arrived in The Bahamas on an official visit, this afternoon said that much of the economic and unemployment problems facing the Region can be solved if Caribbean States work to combine their resources, talents and expertise. The Head of State made these remarks, during an …

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National Grade Six Assessment application demo introduced at East Coast Demerara schools

Posted: March 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 2, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, attended a demo launch of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) Mathematics digital application at the Lusignan Primary and Friendship Primary Schools, on the East Coast of Demerara. The application, which was created by Information Technology (IT) Technician and Co-ordinator, Ms. Karen Abrams …

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MoTP calls for retraction of misleading statement in Guyana Times editorial

Posted: March 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 2, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency condemns the misinformation published in the Guyana Times editorial on March 2, under the headline ‘Democratic backsliding’ which purported that President David Granger will appoint his own Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). This statement is patently false. The Head of State, on …

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President Granger makes State Visit to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

Posted: March 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 2, 2017) His Excellency President David Granger and a delegation from Guyana will be hosted on a State Visit by the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas from March 2-4 2017. The President, who is accompanied by Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, Minister of Business, Mr. …

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President appoints acting Chancellor and Chief Justice following consultations with Opposition Leader

Posted: March 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 1, 2017) President David Granger, this evening, met with Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo, as is Constitutionally required, to consult on the appointment of an Acting Chancellor of the Judiciary and Acting Chief Justice. Following that meeting, Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon announced that effective today, March 1, 2017, …

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DoE must ensure Guyana achieve objectives of the green state in shortest possible time -President Granger at official launch

Posted: March 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 1, 2017) The Department of Environment (DoE) was officially launched, today, by President David Granger with the charge that it must seek to ensure that Guyana achieves the objectives of a ‘green’ state in the shortest possible time even as the world continues to grapple with the effects of global warming …

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Carter Centre country representative updates President on EITI, Constitutional Reform projects

Posted: March 01, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 1, 2017) President David Granger, today, met with the Carter Centre’s Country Representative, Mr. Jason Calder, who updated him on the status of the US$297,000 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) project, which is being spearheaded by the Centre. EITI is a global standard to promote the open and accountable management of …

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Righteous Invasion of Truth pays the First Lady a courtesy call

Posted: March 01, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (March 1, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call by Pastor Kwame Wilson and members of the Righteous Invasion of Truth (RIOT), a faith based organisation made up of members of the Kaneville Gospel Fellowship Church, which seeks to tackle social issues prevalent in Guyana. The meeting …

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