Georgetown, Guyana – (May, 17 2017) Retired Justice Winston Patterson was, today, sworn in by President David Granger as Guyana’s new Ombudsman, during a simple ceremony at State House. The Head of State said that the position of Ombudsman is of significant importance to the nation, as the holder serves as an advocate for members …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May, 17 2017) After more than two decades of inactivity, the Public Service Appellate Tribunal, was today, re-convened with the swearing in of its Chairperson, Mr. Nandram Kissoon, and two members, Ms. Abiola Wong-Inniss and Mr. Winston Browne. The reconvening of the Tribunal will once again provide public servants with a means …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May, 17 2017) Two members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) were today, sworn in by President David Granger, at State House. The President has said that the Commission is an indispensable element of Guyana’s legal framework, the existence of which will ensure the maintenance of an independent judiciary. The JSC is …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 17, 2017) Two judges were, today, sworn in as Justices of the Court of Appeal of Guyana, bringing to an end the shortage, which arose following the retirement of Chancellor (ag) Carl Singh and Justice of Appeal B.S. Roy, earlier this year. President David Granger said that the installation ceremony of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 17, 2017) President David Granger, this morning, as mandated by the Constitution of Guyana, met with the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo at State House, to discuss the appointment of the Ombudsman. According to Article 191 (1) of the Constitution, “The Ombudsman shall be appointed by the President acting …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 15, 2017) Thirty-three young people, who hail from ‘A’ to ‘E’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown and further afield, this morning, assembled in the Cummings Park Multi-Purpose Centre to participate in the 16th Self Reliance and Success in Business Workshop. The participants, many of whom are young and unemployed, were selected to participate …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 15, 2017) President David Granger was, today, paid a courtesy call at State House by a visiting team of geologists from Chilean technical agency Sernageomin, who are in Guyana to conduct technical geological surveys, and field work to assess the conditions within Guyana’s mining sector. Later in the year, the project …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 13, 2017) President David Granger said that the commemorative arch, which was donated by the Ansa McAl Group of Companies for Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary sends a signal of a vibrant Caribbean economy and is a tribute to corporate investment. The Head of State made these remarks at a commissioning ceremony …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 12, 2017) The Guyana National Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (GNCIRT) confirms that a global ransomware attack is currently in progress. The self-spreading ransomware, known as ‘Wanna Cry’ or ‘Wanna Decryptor’, exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows operating system. It is believed that this ransomware is spread through phishing emails, malicious adverts …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 12, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, commended the graduates of the First Aid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training workshop for completing the programme and equipping themselves with a lifelong skill. The closing ceremony of the workshop was held at the …
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