(Georgetown, May 8, 2017) As the world observes World Red Cross day, First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger declared opened another training workshop in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), at the Guyana Red Cross Society (GRCS), in Kingston Georgetown for the recent graduates of the ‘Caregivers for …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 8, 2017) The Iwokrama Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development today marked the 21st anniversary of the passing of the Iwokrama Act of 1996 with an interactive sensitisation session with the children, who reside at Joshua House. The event, which was held at the Centre’s High Street, Kingston head office, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 6, 2017) Ambassador Dag Nylander, the Personal Representative appointed by Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) H.E. Antonio Guterres in the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela paid his second visit to Guyana over the period May 5-6, 2017. Ambassador Nylander met with a team headed by the Honourable Carl …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 5, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, met with residents of the Mon Repos and other surrounding communities on the East Coast of Demerara and assured them that the Government will not make any distinctions based on political affiliation or any other factor when it comes to the equitable …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 5, 2017) Even as the nation celebrates Arrival Day, Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, earlier this afternoon, visited the Mon Repos Shiv Mandir, where a Hindu worship site, which residents say was built by the first set of Indian indentured immigrants, is located. The site is located about two feet …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 5, 2017) President David Granger said that Arrival Day serves as a sharp reminder to all Guyanese that social cohesion cannot be taken for granted and that they should not hesitate to pay homage to each group that makes up the rich and diverse tapestry of the Guyanese society. He noted, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 5, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, urged women to recognise the importance of their role in the growth and sustainable development of their family, community and country, even as Guyana continues along the path towards becoming a ‘green’ state. The First Lady made these remarks while attending the National …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 5, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, yesterday, said that in order for Guyana to truly achieve solidarity every individual must put aside their biases and embrace diversity. The Minister made these comments during his address at the inaugural sensitisation meeting for regional and municipal councillors of Upper Demerara-Berbice …
Read DetailsArrival, survival and concord Arrival Day is a national celebration. All Guyanese should commemorate the chapter in our history when our peoples arrived in this country. This date, this event, this place remind us of the value we all place both on our otherness and on our togetherness. Arrival Day is observed as a national …
Read DetailsThe Cooperative Republic of Guyana celebrates ‘Indian Arrival Day’ on 5th May to acknowledge the achievements of the descendants of immigrants of Indian origin and their contribution to nation-building. This year, 2017, marks also the 100th anniversary of the abolition of Indian indentured immigration, the system which was responsible for bringing almost 240,000 Indians to …
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