Georgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2017) President David Granger made it clear that the Government has no intention of rebuilding the Georgetown Prison as it was previously configured and assured Guyanese that his Administration will exhaust all efforts to ensure that the prison system is more secure and not susceptible to the cycle of disturbances, …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 11, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton, today, said that Councillors of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown are among the critical stakeholders that the Ministry has identified to partner with to foster unity at the community level. The Minister made these remarks during his address at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2017) The Ministry of Social Cohesion, in the wake of the Georgetown Prison unrest, wishes to urge all Guyanese to remain united and calm at this time. We condemn all efforts to use this opportunity to polarize and fracture us as a nation. This is not a time for division …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2017) First Lady Mrs., Sandra Granger, today, declared open the 17th Self Reliance and Success in Business workshop for 37 stakeholders from Buxton and its environs, who were eager to capitalise on the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to advance their small businesses. The five-day workshop is being held …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 10, 2017) In the aftermath of Georgetown Prison riot, the Government of Guyana has approved the immediate implementation of a four-part emergency plan, which includes the construction of temporary structures to house the displaced prisoners in the short term, the completion a recovery operation to account for and accommodate every single …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 9, 2017) President David Granger said that unlike many other parts of the world, Guyana can be considered an oasis when it comes to religious tolerance; noting that the three main religions, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity, have been active contributors to the atmosphere of tranquillity and harmony that citizens enjoy. He …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2017) President David Granger hailed the Paramakatoi Tomato Project Facility, which will produce sun dried tomatoes, as an ambitious move towards agro-processing and value added production for the Potaro-Siparuni region (Region Eight), which is a demonstration of Government’s commitment to transforming the economic landscape of hinterland regions and the country …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 8, 2017) Even as Guyana welcomes the continued support of the region with regard to the Venezuelan border controversy, the country is in full support of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) position on the political instability in the Bolivarian Republic. President David Granger, during the just concluded 38th Meeting of the Conference …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2017) President David Granger, tonight, attended a dinner in celebration of the Farfan and Mendes Group of Companies’ 50th anniversary, held at the company’s complex at Providence on the East Bank of Demerara. Managing Director, Mr. Andrew Mendes seized the opportunity to restate the company’s commitment to ‘green’ building and …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (July 7, 2017) Israeli Ambassador to Guyana, Mr. Mordehai Amihai-Bivas said that there is a growing interest among Israeli companies with regard to Guyana as a potential investment destination. He made this disclosure to President David Granger, during a farewell courtesy call, today, at State House. The Ambassador explained too that even …
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