GUYANA has a long way to go in order to realise much-needed improvements in the education sector. After years of neglect, the current Government came to office to find poor examination results at both the primary and secondary levels, which has a direct impact on tertiary performance. There is no overnight fix and while there …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 27, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, this evening, said that Government has mandated the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to ramp up checks and inspections of aircrafts and facilities even as he expressed condolences to the relatives and friends of Captain Imran Khan, a pilot, who perished earlier today …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 26, 2017) President David Granger, this evening, hosted a reception for the Executives of the National Toshaos Council (NTC) and the residents of the hinterland, who participated in the week-long NTC Conference, where Chairman of the NTC, Mr. Joel Fredericks said that the Council is grateful to the President and the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 26, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this evening, attended ‘Emerge 6’, which is an evening of performances by children, held at the Theatre Guild Playhouse, Kingston. ‘Emerge 6’ is produced by Purple Arts Production, a children’s drama workshop aimed at providing a safe space for children ages six to sixteen …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 25, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, this afternoon, commended the 35 graduates of the five-day First Aid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training for persevering and completing the programme and equipping themselves with life-saving skills. Several of the graduates also pledged to become …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 25, 2017) Commander-in-Chief, President David Granger, this morning, congratulated the troops of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), who participated in the two week-long Field Tactical Exercise (FTX) ‘IRONWEED’, noting that the exercise has served to reaffirm and reassure the Defence Board and the people of Guyana, that the Force is always …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 25, 2017) His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, MSS, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana extends condolences to the relatives and friends of the late Ms. Petal Frank, a self-sponsored Guyanese craft-woman, who travelled to Barbados to participate in the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA). Ms. Frank died, today, at …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 25, 2017) First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, yesterday, met with Guyanese-Canadian and founder of the DeSantos Foundation, Ms. Veronica DeSantos to discuss possible areas of collaboration. The NGO provides school supplies and other basic necessities to children in need, especially those in New Amsterdam, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six). The First Lady …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 24, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, received a courtesy call from Executive members of the First Bauxite Corporation (FBX) at the Ministry of the Presidency, where he was updated on their project at Bonasika in Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region Seven), which is due to begin next year with an investment …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (August 23, 2017) President David Granger, today, expressed gratitude to Surinamese Ambassador, Mrs. Mehroen Nisa Kurban-Baboe for her service and work in advancing and strengthening the bilateral ties between Guyana and Suriname during a farewell courtesy call at State House. The President said that during Ambassador Kurban-Baboe’s time in Guyana, the two …
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