Day: <span>September 19, 2017</span>

President calls for broader platform, better coordinated approach -to effectively manage disaster preparedness and relief efforts

  • Posted: September 19, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 19, 2017) President David Granger said that a broader platform is needed to effectively provide protection and relief to Caribbean States that are vulnerable to natural disasters. He noted that urgent efforts must be made to strengthen the capabilities of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the regional mechanism that …

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Guyana stands in solidarity with Dominica, ready to offer support

  • Posted: September 19, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 7, 2017) As Dominica becomes the latest hurricane-hit territory in the Caribbean region, President David Granger has said that Guyana stands in solidarity with the island state even as Guyana remains committed to extending support for the Caribbean States including Dominica, which have been affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Reports …

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Message of Condolence by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the passing of Mr. Yusuf Sankar

  • Posted: September 19, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 19, 2017) His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, MSS, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Government extend heartfelt sympathy to relatives of Mr. Yusuf Sankar, especially his children and his sister Mrs. Lyla Kissoon. Mr. Sankar died tragically on September 18, 2017. Mr. Sankar was a prominent businessman and …

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