Month: <span>June 2017</span>
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First female Chairperson of Public Utilities Commission sworn in

  • Posted: June 21, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 21, 2017) President David Granger, today, administered the oath of office to Attorney-at-Law, Ms. Dela Attakuma Britton as Guyana’s first female Chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The swearing-in ceremony, which accorded with Chapter 25:01 of the Constitution of Guyana, was held at State House in the presence of Minister …

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First Lady urges students to capitalise on learning experience -at fourth ICT workshop for Buxton youth

  • Posted: June 20, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 19, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, attended the opening ceremony for the fourth Buxton Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programme at the Friendship Primary School. The programme, which is a collaborative effort between the Office of the First Lady and the Ministry of Social Protection, is expected to …

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MOTP calls for retraction of mischievous Stabroek News editorial

  • Posted: June 20, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 19, 2017) The Ministry of the Presidency (MOTP) rejects outright, the misrepresentations and obvious discrepancies, which appear to be designed to damage the reputation of President David Granger and, by extension, the Coalition Government, in the Stabroek News Editorial published on Sunday, June 18 regarding the reassignment of Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine. …

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First Lady commends women enrolled in Early Childhood Development Workshop

  • Posted: June 19, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 19, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, today, commended the 38 women enrolled in the Early Childhood Development Workshop for utilising the opportunity to learn skills that will help them to become more nurturing mothers and caregivers to young children. The First Lady made these remarks in her opening address at …

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The Holy month of Ramadan fosters appreciation of differences -President Granger tells gathering at CIOG’s Iftar dinner

  • Posted: June 19, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 18, 2017) President David Granger said that the holy month of Ramadan helps Guyanese to recognise that harmonious relations have been built across religions and cultures, while respecting each other’s differences even as it helps Muslims to intensify their service to God. The Head of State was speaking, this evening, at …

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The church must ensure that communities do not falter -President Granger tells congregation at Stewartville, West Coast Demerara

  • Posted: June 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 18, 2017) President David Granger said that the church must recapture the spirit of community and should stand as beacons of hope to dispel despondency and contribute to the overall development of strong communities. He made these remarks today at the Freedom Congregational Church at Stewartville, West Coast Demerara where he …

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Social Cohesion Ministry hosts diversity workshop benefiting Region 10 youth

  • Posted: June 18, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 17, 2017) Programme Coordinator at the Ministry of Social Cohesion, Ms. Sharon Patterson, today, charged 40 youth at the 35th Diversity Education and Inclusion Regional Training Workshop to capitalise on this learning experience so that they can develop the skills that will help them to foster closer relations with their peers …

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WPA remains strong member of Coalition Government -communication mechanism reaffirmed at meeting with Head of State

  • Posted: June 17, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 17, 2017) The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) remains a strong an integral member of the Coalition Government and Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon said that this morning’s meeting between executive members of the party and President David Granger has served to reaffirm that the system of communication among parties will …

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President contemplating early release and reintegration for NOC youth

  • Posted: June 17, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (June 16, 2017) President David Granger has indicated that he has commenced a process to look at the early release of girls and boys housed at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) at Onderneeming in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region (Region Two). The Head of State visited the facility today to speak with the 85 …

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