Day: <span>October 2, 2017</span>

President calls for commitment to environmental protection -at tree planting exercise to kick off PNC’s 60th Anniversary Celebrations in Linden

  • Posted: October 02, 2017
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Linden, Guyana – (October 1, 2017) President David Granger, this morning, kicked off the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s National Congress (PNC) with a tree planning exercise on Burnham Drive in Wismar, Linden in Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region Ten). The event, which comes ahead of National Tree Day, which will be observed on …

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Government committed to changing Indigenous Peoples social and economic reality -Minister Harmon at Mainstay Heritage celebrations

  • Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (October 1, 2017) Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, said that the administration is fully committed to transforming the lives of all Guyanese, including the Indigenous peoples by creating empowerment and employment opportunities, preserving their culture and providing basic social services. The Minister made these comments as he joined with residents …

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Siparuta residents benefit from Social Cohesion sensitisation workshop

  • Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 30, 2017) Siparuta, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) villagers, on Friday, turned out in their numbers for a sensitisation workshop hosted by the Ministry of Social Cohesion. During the workshop, Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, also sought to address some needs within the …

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Minister Norton turns sod at site for Radio Orealla

  • Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 30, 2017) Minister of Social Cohesion, with responsibility of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. George Norton, today, with the help of Toshao of Orealla and Siparuta, Mr. David Henry turned the sod at the site earmarked for Orealla’s first radio station. Minister Norton, who visited the East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) communities …

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Minister Norton pleased that Orealla, Siparuta youth embracing cultural traditions -at Heritage Day celebrations

  • Posted: October 02, 2017
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Georgetown, Guyana – (September 30, 2017) The youth of Orealla and Siparuta, East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) dazzled Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sports, Dr. George Norton with their cultural performances, which were held as part of their annual Heritage Day celebrations. The Minister travelled to the far-flung Indigenous communities on …

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